To create a qualified, diverse pipeline of workers prepared for careers in clean energy, the Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program creates at least 13 regional Clean Jobs Workforce Hubs throughout the State to provide clean energy and related workforce and training opportunities to participants, engage with potential employers, and form partnerships to ensure participants have dedicated an
To create a qualified, diverse pipeline of workers prepared for careers in clean energy, the Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program creates at least 13 regional Clean Jobs Workforce Hubs throughout the State to provide clean energy and related workforce and training opportunities to participants, engage with potential employers, and form partnerships to ensure participants have dedicated and sustained support to build careers in clean energy and related sector jobs. The main objective of the Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program is to increase access to and opportunities for education, training, and support services to help program-eligible individuals succeed in the labor market generally and the clean energy sector specifically. Upon completion, participants will be prepared for entry-level clean energy jobs
Type of assistance: Grant Award: not published as a range Total funding: $50900000.00 Cost sharing or matching: No Applications: 2026-09-22 to 2027-12-31 Apply: https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/3197-4343.html Source: Illinois's list of open state funding notices (GATA, omb.illinois.gov).
Our reading of the listing: for-profit businesses are not eligible for this one.
Eligible applicant types: Government Organizations; Education Organizations; Nonprofit Organizations
“Community-based organization” organization that: 1. provides employment, skill development, or related services to members of the community; 2. includes community colleges, nonprofits, and local governments; 3. has at least one main operating office in the community or region it serves; and 4. demonstrates relationships with local residents and other organizations serving the community
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