Job Training Economic Development Program (IL) Grant

Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)

The Job Training Economic Development Program (IL) aims to support under-employed, unemployed, and underrepresented individuals by providing career pathways and essential services for workforce re-entry. Administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, this program seeks to alleviate economic challenges through flexible funding for barrier reduction services, potentially assisting around 1,000 individuals in various Economic Development Regions. The initiative emphasizes accountability in fund usage to prevent fraud or misuse.

Notice of Funding Opportunity Intent
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to eligible entities under the Illinois Job Training and Economic Development Grant Program (JTED) 20 ILCS 605/605-415 (JTED Act) and the rules adopted in support of the JTED Act, 56 Ill. Admin. Code Part 2660 (JTED Rules). The objective of this NOFO is to address the economic impacts experienced by employers and individuals who are either under-employed, unemployed, or underrepresented individuals facing one or more barriers to employment by providing career pathway opportunities and support services needed for successful re-entry or advancement into the labor force. Additionally, the NOFO offers flexible funding through barrier reduction services, which will support accumulated emergency costs for basic needs. The organization seeking to use funds for barrier reduction services must have policies and procedures to account for the grant funds and prevent fraud or misuse of barrier reduction funds. It is anticipated that through this NOFO, approximatly 1,000 individuals from the target populations may be served. If feasible, the Department anticipates providing funding for services through this NOFO in as many Economic Development Regions (EDRs) as possible, proportional to their populations.