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WIOA Statewide Activities - Service Integration and Innovation - Nonformula
CSFA Number: 420-30-0075
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
Program 63-3
Agency Contact
John Barr
312/814-8428
John.W.Barr@illinois.gov
Short Description
Grants that are awarded to local workforce areas and other qualified organizations to provide the required and/or allowable statewide workforce activities as outlined in the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Funds are provided by the United States Department of Labor authorized by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128).
Federal Authorization
Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act - Public Law 113-128
Illinois Statue Authorization
ILCS 605/605-30,605-807
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000
Objective
Statewide activities grants support projects that address the priorities identified in the State of Illinois Unified Workforce Plan including pilots that integrate workforce, education and economic development services; that break down barriers to accessing job-driven training resulting in employment opportunities; and, that assist in the effective and efficient implementation of WIOA regulations within Illinois’ economic development regions.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
For Non-Formula Grants: The program-specific terms and requirements were included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this grant opportunity.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; For-Profit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Eligible applicants include Local Workforce Innovation Areas (including their designated fiscal agents), Local Workforce Innovation Boards, and other qualified organizations with the capacity to administer the project or provide the services outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Job Seekers, Employers, Workforce Partners
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
Grants are awarded based on the requirements outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity and the impact on the local workforce area and the State of Illinois.
Application Procedures
Application procedures outlined in the NOFO
Criteria Selecting Proposals
Application Criteria is outlined in the NOFO
Award Procedures
Office of Employment and Trainings conducts the merit review, develops a funding recommendation, and DCEO Director makes final award
Deadlines
The application deadlines are outlined in the NOFO
Range of Approval or Disapproval Time
Approval Timelines are outlined in the NOFO
Appeals
N/A
Renewals
Renewal terms are outlined the NOFO and in the Award Terms
Formula Matching Requirements
Grants are awarded based on the requirements outlined in the Notice of Funding Opportunity and the impact on the local workforce area and the State of Illinois.
Uses and Restrictions
Expenditures and authorized activities are defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128) and the final regulations at 20 CFR 20 CFR Parts 603, 651, 652, 653, 654, 658, 675, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, and 688. All grantees must comply with the program guidance and the uniform administrative requirements.
Reports
Local workforce areas must enter into a grant agreement with the Department of Commerce and follow the program regulations and the terms of the Grant Agreement.
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 is outlined in the NOFO
Program Accomplishments
Program Performance Outcomes are outlined in the NOFO
Regulations, Guidelines, and Literature
Expenditures and authorized activities are defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (Public Law 113-128) and the final regulations at 20 CFR 20 CFR Parts 603, 651, 652, 653, 654, 658, 675, 679, 680, 681, 682, 683, 684, 685, 686, 687, and 688. All grantees must comply with the program guidance and the uniform administrative requirements and state workforce policies.
Regional or Local Assistance Location
N/A
Headquarters Office
500 East Monroe Springfield, IL 62701
Program Website
Additional information regarding the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity act is posted at: http://www.doleta.gov/WIOA/ https://www.illinoisworknet.com/
Example Projects
See Program Website
Published Date
10/19/2021
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2015 : $5,948,893
FY 2016 : $5,591,765
FY 2017 : $802,153
FY 2018 : $2,000,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
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