The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to support the Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program (“Program”).
Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/24/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
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 communities
- Identify 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 Act.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding: $1,500,000
- Award Range: $500000 – $500000.
Grant Period
December 1, 2025 through August 31, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
- Applicants must be a diversity-focused community organizations that have a record of successfully delivering job training and also meet the specific eligibility criteria. Only entities that meet the requirements of the application categories and properly operate in accordance with Federal, State, and local law, in the state of Illinois, may submit a proposal for consideration.
For more information, visit DCEO.
