Apprenticeship Expansion Program
CSFA Number: 420-30-0082
STATE AGENCY INFORMATION
Agency Name
Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (420)
Agency Identification
Program 11
Agency Contact
PROGRAM INFORMATION
Short Description
Grants to local workforce areas and other qualified grantees for projects that demonstrate innovative strategies or replicate effective evidence-based strategies that align and strengthen the workforce investment system in order to improve program delivery and education and employment outcomes for program beneficiaries.
Federal Authorization
National Apprenticeship Act 29 U.S.C. 50
Illinois Statue Authorization
ILCS 605/605-30,605-807
Illinois Administrative Rules Authorization
44 Ill. Admin. Code 7000
Objective
The goals of the project are outlined in the applicable federal Solicitation for Grant Application and restated in the State of Illinois Notice of Funding Opportunity.
UGA Program Terms
The Program-Specific Terms and requirements are included in the Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for this grant opportunity.
Eligible Applicants
Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations;
Applicant Eligibility
The eligibility requirements are outlined in the federal Solicitation for Grant Applications and State Notice of Funding Opportunity. Eligible project participants are WIOA-eligible participants that are located within the project's pilot areas.
Beneficiary Eligibility
Job Seekers, Employers
Types of Assistance
Project Grants
Subject / Service Area
Economic Development
Credentials / Documentation
N/A
Preapplication Coordination
A Notice of Funding Opportunity is issued by the Office of Employment and Training soliciting applications for grant Funds.
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
Renewals
Renewal terms are outlined the NOFO and in the Award Terms
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 Part 652; Part 660 et. al. 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 Notice of Funding Opportunity and Grant Agreement.
Records
Typically three years from the date of the submission of the final expense report. See Award Terms
Account Identification
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 105-220) and the final regulations at 20 CFR Part 652; Part 660 et. al. All grantees must follow the uniform administrative requirements applicable to their organization
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 INFORMATION
Funding By Fiscal Year
FY 2015 : $418,050
FY 2016 : $308,679
FY 2017 : $200,674
FY 2018 : $1,300,000
Federal Funding
Notice of Funding Opportunities
| Agency ID | Award Range | Application Range |
TOP 5 ACTIVE AWARDS
| Agency ID | Grantee Name | Start Date | End Date | Amount |
| 21-111012 | Calumet Area Industrial Commission | 01/01/2022 | 12/31/2024 | 475,000 |
| 21-111017 | OAI Inc | 01/01/2022 | 12/31/2024 | 475,000 |
| 21-111011 | HIRE360 | 01/01/2022 | 12/31/2024 | 450,000 |
| 21-111020 | Management Training & Consulting Corporation | 01/01/2022 | 12/31/2024 | 375,000 |
| 21-111009 | St. Clair County | 01/01/2022 | 12/31/2024 | 350,000 |