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Trade Adjustment Assistance Program - Formula
CSFA Number: 420-30-0074
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
Program 66 - Formula
Agency Contact
Susan Boggs
217-558-2474
Susan.Boggs@illinois.gov
Short Description
Grants to local workforce areas and other qualified grantees to provide training and other assistance to qualified workers that are adversely affected by foreign trade to help them to obtain suitable employment. Funds are provided by the United States Department of Labor authorized by the Trade Act of 1974 as amended (Public Law 93-618).
Federal Authorization
Trade Act of 1974, P. L. No. 93-618, as amended
Illinois Statue Authorization
ILCS 605/605-30,605-807
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000
Objective
The Program provides services to businesses and workers impacted by or at risk of being impacted by company closures or layoffs due to foreign trade.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Information about the Program Specific Terms and requirements can be found in the State of Illinois Trade Program Funding Policy and Procedures.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Organizations with the administrative capacity and a track record of serving individuals enrolled in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and Trade Adjustment Assistance Act are eligible to apply for funding.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Workers that are impacted by layoffs due to foreign trade as outlined in the program regulations
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
Applicants must be Local Workforce Areas
Preapplication Coordination
The State issues formal guidance that includes the policy and eligibility for Trade Adjustment Assistance funding. The policy letter also includes and application procedures and instructions.
Application Procedures
Application procedures outlined in the formula funding notice
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Application Criteria is outlined in the formula funding notice
Award Procedures
Based on the Administrative Review of the Application for the compliance to the funding notice
Deadlines
The application deadline is posted in the formula funding notice
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Approval Timelines are generally 2-4 weeks
Appeals
N/A
Renewals
N/A
Formula Matching Requirements
The grantees are selected based on the criteria outlined in the funding policy and the number of trade impacted layoffs in a local workforce areas. Grant funds are provided to qualified organizations based on the actual number of Trade impacted workers that will be served during the grant period.
Uses and Restrictions
Expenditures and authorized activities are defined by the Trade Act and all amendments, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and all applicable regulations. All grantees must comply with the program guidance and the uniform administrative requirements. Pre-award costs for allowable activities may be incurred as outlined in the grant agreement. Pre-award costs may not exceed the total grant award amount.
Reports
Applicants must enter into a grant agreement with the Department of Commerce and follow the program requirements outlined in the Trade Funding Policy, NOFO, and Grant Agreement as applicable
Audits
N/A
Records
Typically three years from the date of the submission of the final expense report. See Award Terms
Account Identification
Various
Obligations
Various
Range and Average of Financial Assistance
The range of Financial Assistance depends on the number of impacted workers that are served
Program Accomplishments
Program Performance Outcomes are outlined in the NOFO
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Expenditures and authorized activities are defined by the Trade Act and all amendments, the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act and all applicable regulations. All grantees must comply with the program guidance and the uniform administrative requirements.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
Grants are typically awarded to Local Workforce Areas Grantees
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701
Program Website
Additional information regarding the Disability Employment Initiative is posted at: http://www.dol.gov/dol/topic/training/tradeact.htm https://www2.illinois.gov/dceo/workforcedevelopment/businessindustry/pages/1-trade.aspx
Example Projects
See Program Website
Published Date
10/19/2021
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2015 : $6,733,879
FY 2016 : $6,428,372
FY 2017 : $9,513,461
FY 2018 : $9,000,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range