Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program Grant
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Funding Amount
US $500,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program Grant
Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Amount: US $500,000
Last Updated: January 02, 2026
Summary
The Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program aims to foster job growth in the clean energy sector by providing innovative training that combines education with work-based learning. It focuses on developing a skilled workforce, ensuring inclusive participation from targeted communities, and maximizing benefits through strategic partnerships. This initiative is part of a broader effort to enhance workforce development in renewable energy and energy efficiency, facilitating self-sustaining employment opportunities.Overview
Program Description The Future Energy Jobs Act (FEJA) and Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) were created to stimulate job growth in the clean energy economy with investments in energy efficiency, renewable energy, and clean energy workforce development. The Multi-Cultural Jobs Program provides an opportunity to take action toward providing innovative, employer-driven training approaches that pair education and occupational training with work-based learning and supportive services to individuals in need of self-sustaining employment. It is the goal and objective of the Multi-Cultural Jobs Training program to implement job training programs that: Assist in the development of a workforce with the requisite knowledge, skills, training, experience, and competence to work in the clean energy sector. Ensure participation of targeted populations and communitiesIdentify partnership opportunities within training programs to maximize the societal benefits of the funds provided pursuant to Section 16-108.12(a)(3) of the Public Utilities ActEligibility
We've imported the main document for this grant to give you an overview. You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website.Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
workforce-developmentenergy-efficiencyminoritiesbipoc
Categories
Browse similar grants by category
Related Grants
Similar grants from this funder and related organizations
Foundation
AARP Foundation Grantmaking Program
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Foundation
ABNY Foundation Grant Program
Amount
$10,000
Deadline
May 31, 2026
Semi-annual
Foundation
National Scholarship and Trades Stipend Program
Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Annual
Foundation
2026 Capacity Building Grants
Amount
Up to $10,000
Deadline
November 14, 2026
Annual
Foundation
Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Training Reimbursement
Amount
Full reimbursement
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Rolling (Quarterly)
Foundation
Advocate Bethany Community Health Fund
Amount
$1,000,000 per year
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Annual
Ready to apply for Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program Grant?
Grantable helps you assess fit, draft narratives, and track deadlines — so you can submit stronger applications, faster.