Advanced Manufacturing Grant

The Illinois Community College Board is offering the FY2026 Advanced Manufacturing Grant with approximately $4.5 million in funds. This initiative supports the growth and innovation of Advanced Manufacturing programs across Illinois' community colleges. It aims to enhance collaboration within the system, creating flexible learning pathways that respond to industry needs, thereby strengthening workforce training and contributing to local economies.

The Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) is inviting eligible applicants to apply for the FY2026 Advanced Manufacturing Grant and will be awarding approximately $4.5 million dollars in competitive grant funds. The purpose of this funding is to support the development, scale, and innovation of Advanced Manufacturing programs throughout the Illinois community college system. Modeled off the IMWE proposal, this grant prioritizes system collaboration to promote flexible pathways for learners and responsive programming to the manufacturing industry.