NOFO- Film and TV Workforce Training Program Grant

NOFO- Film and TV Workforce Training Program Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Amount: US $50,000 - US $180,000
Last Updated: July 04, 2025

Summary

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is offering the Film and TV Workforce Training Grant Program to enhance the film industry's workforce. This program aims to recruit, hire, and train a diverse workforce, providing vital job skills to meet industry demands. With a total funding of $1,000,000, grants ranging from $50,000 to $180,000 will be awarded to support training initiatives across Illinois, especially beyond Chicago, to ensure equitable opportunities.

Overview

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity The mission of the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is to create equitable economic opportunities across the State of Illinois. By attracting and supporting major job creators, investing in communities, strengthening Illinois’ world-class workforce, fostering innovation, and ushering in the new clean energy economy, DCEO works to fortify Illinois’ reputation as a global economic powerhouse while ensuring Illinois is the best state to live, work and do business. Film and TV Workforce Training Grant Program - Notice of Funding Opportunity Program Description The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is issuing a Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) for the Film and TV Workforce Training Grant Program funded through the Illinois Production Workforce Development Fund 35 IlCS 16/46. The training program will fund proposals to recruit, hire, promote, retain, develop, and train a diverse and inclusive workforce in the film industry. The training program will provide real-world, practical job skills to fulfill the demand of producers and studios, while providing job opportunities for Illinois residents, including unemployed individuals and individuals with barriers to employment. Through this NOFO, the Department will fund training programs to meet the growing need for a skilled and knowledgeable workforce in the film and TV industry. DCEO will prioritize geographic diversity to help grow and guide workforce training programs outside of Chicago. Of the appropriated funds in a given fiscal year, 50% of the appropriated funds shall be reserved for organizations that meet a given set of criteria. Beside these criteria, all applicants must: Make a good-faith effort to recruit from a diverse population pool;Provide hands-on training with qualified industry professionals;Provide at least 80 hours of instruction. Funding Information This grant program is utilizing the Illinois Production Workforce Development Fund appropriated by General Assembly. Total amount of funding expected to be awarded through this NOFO is $1,000,000. Awards will range from $50,000 to $180,000. The Department expects to make (8) eight awards through this NOFO.

Eligibility

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