Employer Training Investment Program
ETIP
CSFA Number: 420-45-0516
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
17, 86
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) enhances employment opportunities for Illinois citizens by assisting Illinois employers in the training of their workforce and assisting multiple companies' training projects in addressing common employee training needs.
Federal Authorization
N/A
Illinois Statue Authorization
20 ILCS 605/605-800
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
N/A
Objective
Provide training grants to large businesses operating or locating in Illinois in conjunction with planned permanent expansion, location, or retention activities.
UGA Program Terms
For competitive grants: Program-Specific Terms and requirements were included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this grant opportunity
Grantees must provide quarterly reporting demonstrating:
• Number of employees trained using State funds
• Types of training offered
• Information regarding the impact of training received through the program
• Statistical information to demonstrate training was delivered to employees across the State.
Eligible Applicants
For-Profit Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Any business locating, expanding, or having facilities in Illinois that is undertaking one or more of the training activities detailed in the Illinois Administrative Code: Title 56 Part 2650.30 a.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Employers located or locating in Illinois.
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
Application availability is publicized and made available throughout the fiscal year until funds are depleted. Applications are reviewed by program staff using standardized review instruments, including project cost comparison, needs analysis, training effectiveness, and project readiness.
Application Procedures
Applicants will be required to complete and submit application materials through Smartsheets as described within the NOFO.
Criteria Selecting Proposals
N/A
Award Procedures
Merit review selection, funds will be awarded on a reimbursement basis.
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
N/A
Appeals
The Merit-Based Review process is subject to appeal. However, competitive grant appeals are limited to the evaluation process. Evaluation scores may not be protested. Only the evaluation process is subject to appeal. The appeal must be submitted in writing to the Department within 14 calendar days from the date of the denial letter. The written appeal shall include the name and address of the appealing party, the identification of the grant, and a statement of reasons for the appeal. To file an appeal, applicants must submit the appeal in writing and in accordance with the Merit-Based Application Review Appeals Process listed on the Grant Opportunities page of the DCEO website: https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/AboutDCEO/GrantOpportunities/Pages/MeritAppReview.aspx.
Uses and Restrictions
Provide grant funds to Illinois-based businesses to pay no more than 50% of the eligible costs to train Illinois-based employees. Retail operations are not eligible for participation.
Allowable costs can be found in the Illinois Administrative Code: Title 56 Part 2650.40.
Reports
A formal agreement will be entered into between the Department and the eligible grantee(s). The agreement will require a 50% match in eligible expenditures, a requisite number of employees to be trained within the grant term, and quarterly PFR and PPR reports. Repayment requirements will be included in all agreements for failure to train employees and/or create and maintain jobs as specified.
Account Identification
Various
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
Various
Program Accomplishments
N/A
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Illinois Administrative code: Title 56 part 2650
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe, Springfield IL 62701
Published Date
10/19/2021
FUNDING INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2015 : $793,753
FY 2018 : $1,466,300
Federal Funding
None
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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ACTIVE AWARDS