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WIOA Formula Grants
CSFA Number: 420-30-0076
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
Program 68
Agency Contact
John Barr
312/814-8428
john.w.barr@illinois.gov
Short Description
Formula grants that are distributed to local workforce areas to deliver a broad array of integrated services to eligible Youth, Adults and Dislocated Workers as defined by the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act. Grant funds may also provide services to employers seeking skilled workers. 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
WIOA provides services to three distinct participant groups including adults, dislocated workers, and youth. Title 1A (adult) funds provide training services for individuals who meet low-income criteria established by the Act. Title 1D (Dislocated Workers) provides services to individuals that have lost their jobs due to business closure or substantial layoffs that require skills up-grade training to regain employment. Title 1Y (youth) serves low-income youth who have educational and employment barriers.
Prime Recipient
Yes
UGA Program Terms
Information about the Program-Specific Term and requirements are included from the US Department of Labor at https://wdr.doleta.gov/directivesm; the State of Illinois at: https://apps.il-work-net.com/WIOAPolicy/Policy/Home. Additional information and guidance is provided as part of the annual funding notice and the Grant Agreement.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Illinois Local Workforce Innovation Boards, or their designated fiscal agent, are eligible respondents for a region. The Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) combines federally-funded job training programs into a “workforce development” system where individuals can find a job or train for a career. Services are coordinated through 22 Local Workforce Innovation Areas (LWIAs) throughout Illinois.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Job Seekers, Employers
Types of Assistance
Formula Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
Applicants must be Local Workforce Areas
Preapplication Coordination
Grants are awarded to designated Local Workforce Innovation Areas on a federal formula basis. The grant planning and award procedures are published in a State of Illinois workforce notice.
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
Grants are awarded to designated Local Workforce Innovation Areas on a federal formula basis.
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 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
Applicants must enter into a grant agreement with the Department of Commerce and follow the program requirements outlined in the funding notice and 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 determined by the federal allotment and the funding formula
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 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
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 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 : $111,518,412
FY 2016 : $105,592,278
FY 2017 : $103,862,993
FY 2018 : $100,000,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
24-681007Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership07/01/202406/30/202657,125,445
23-681007Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership07/01/202306/30/202556,722,939
24-681005Kane County07/01/202406/30/20267,296,167
24-681001Lake County07/01/202406/30/20266,847,873
23-681005Kane County07/01/202306/30/20256,583,693