Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program

Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity · State of Illinois

At a glance

Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program is an open Illinois state grant opportunity from the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (State of Illinois). Applications are due October 30, 2026. Total estimated funding is $50.9M across about 20 awards. It is listed on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance. Cost sharing is not required.

Summary assembled from the official notice's fields. The official notice governs.

Key facts

Sep 22, 2026Posted
Oct 30, 2026Application deadlinenext date

Opened: Sep 22, 2026
Close date: Oct 30, 2026
Award floor: Not specified
Award ceiling: Not specified
Est. total funding: $50,900,000
Implied average award: $2,545,000 calculated
Expected awards: 20
Matching funds: Not required
Funding instrument: Grant

Program details (as published on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance)

CSFA number: 420-30-3197
Program: Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program
Announcement type: Initial
Source of funding: State
Indirect costs allowed: Yes
Technical assistance session: Offered : Yes; Mandatory : No; Date : 09/29/2026 : 10:00 AM; Registration link : https://illinoisstate.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_eBkidr0FRVuS-xh2ReMqGg#/registration
Beneficiaries: “Equity investment eligible person” or “eligible person” is a person who would most benefit from equitable investments by the State designed to combat discrimination and foster sustainable economic growth. Specifically, eligible persons mean: 1. persons whose primary residence is in an equity investment-eligible community; or 2. persons who are graduates of or currently enrolled in the foster care system; or 3. persons who were formerly incarcerated
Types of assistance: Project Grants
Deadline details: The application due date will be outlined in the NOFO
Award procedures: DCEO will follow the GATA merit review process. Grants will be negotiated by DCEO.

Implied average = estimated total funding ÷ expected number of awards, calculated by GrantsJunction. Actual awards vary.

Who can apply

The source record does not list applicant types. See the official notice.

Additional information on eligibility (from the listing)

“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

Also named in the notice's eligibility text

County governments
City or township governments
Public colleges & universities
501(c)(3) nonprofits
Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status
Private colleges & universities

Matched from the wording above by GrantsJunction — confirm in the full announcement.

Can your organization apply?

A quick check against the listed applicant types — other requirements in the notice still apply.

Based on the published notice. Review the official notice for complete eligibility requirements.

What it funds

Purpose and description as published on the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance.

Summary

The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will identify a network of at least 14 Illinois Clean Jobs Program delivery hub sites (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the State to recruit and provide clean energy and related workforce training to jobseekers. Workforce Hubs will engage with potential employers, community-based organizations, educational institutions, and community-based and labor-based training providers to ensure program-eligible individuals across the State have dedicated and sustained support to enter and build clean energy careers.

Objective

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

Program terms

Terms and conditions are outlined in the NOFO and Grant Agreement

Application procedures

The application procedures are outlined in the NOFO.

How proposals are selected

The application criteria are outlined in detail in the NOFO under the headings of Applicant Capacity, Need, Project Quality, and Cost Effectiveness.

Program record in the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance ↗

Full announcement & documents

The full announcement has the complete rules — page limits, required attachments, evaluation criteria and any letter-of-intent dates. Files download directly from Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance.

Full notice of funding opportunityFull Announcement · Notice of Funding Opportunity (PDF)PDF

How to apply

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Read the program guidelinesThe agency's solicitation or guidelines set eligibility details, scoring criteria and required documents. Open ↗
Confirm eligibility and fitCheck your organization type and location (applicants are generally expected to be in Illinois).
Find out how to submitSee the agency's program page for the application portal or submission address. Open ↗
Prepare the application and budgetFollow the guidelines' format exactly; state programs often require specific forms and attachments.
Ask the program contact any questions earlyDiana Fuller · Diana.Fuller@illinois.gov Open ↗
Submit before October 30, 2026Due by 5:00 p.m. Central time. Submit early and keep your submission confirmation.

Program contact (as published)

Diana Fuller
Diana.Fuller@illinois.gov

Quick answers

When is the deadline for “Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program”?

According to the official notice, applications are due October 30, 2026. The notice adds: “Due by 5:00 p.m. Central time.” Confirm the deadline and submission time with the agency before applying.

How much funding is available through “Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program”?

Per the notice, total estimated program funding is $50,900,000 and the agency expects to make about 20 awards.

How do I apply for “Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program”?

Applications go directly to Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, not through GrantsJunction. Read the program guidelines on the agency's site first; state programs set their own forms and registration requirements.

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