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WIOA Statewide Rapid Response - Formula
CSFA Number: 420-30-0081
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
Program 65-1
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 Dislocated Workers as well as employers seeking skilled workers by improving the workforce system. 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
The Rapid Response program helps laid off workers transition to new employment as quickly as possible. The program emphasizes the use of layoff aversion (proactive measures to avoid/minimize layoffs) and its critical role in creating high-performing Rapid Response systems. Rapid Response supports the goals of retaining jobs that meet the needs of Illinois employers, and expanding career opportunities for youth and adults throughout the state.
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.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations; Other; For-Profit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
Illinois Local Workforce Investment Boards, or their designated fiscal agent, are eligible respondents for a region. Eligible project participants are WIOA-eligible Dislocated Workers. Non-formula rapid response grants are awarded based on the requirements outlined in the Rapid Response Funding Policy.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Workers that are impacted by layoffs
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
Applicants must be Local Workforce Areas
Preapplication Coordination
Statewide rapid response grants are awarded based on the WIOA Rapid Response funding policy and procedures.
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
Statewide rapid response grants are awarded based on the specific needs of the local workforce area or other qualified organization in providing Rapid Response services.
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 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 number of impacted workers
Program Accomplishments
Program Performance Outcomes are outlined in the Funding Notice
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 : $11,039,446
FY 2016 : $11,687,621
FY 2017 : $9,573,435
FY 2018 : $10,000,000
FY 2019 : $5,000,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
Agency IDAward RangeApplication Range
Agency IDGrantee NameStart DateEnd DateAmount
22-651007Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership01/01/202406/30/20251,000,000
23-651007Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership01/01/202406/30/20251,000,000
23-651025Management Training & Consulting Corporation01/01/202406/30/2025702,905
23-651023Lake Land College01/01/202406/30/2025673,000
22-651018Danville Area Community College08/01/202306/30/2025618,508