The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is accepting applications for its Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program.
Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/14/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The Energy Transition Navigators Program will provide outreach and recruitment for the CEJA workforce and contractor programs. The Department seeks to contract with the community-based provider(s) (“Navigator Teams”) to connect people to the CEJA workforce and contractor programs. Navigator Teams will provide outreach and recruitment services to eligible populations to ensure they are aware of and engaged in the statewide and local workforce and contractor development programs. Navigator Teams will prioritize individuals eligible for the following programs:
- Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program (20 ILCS 730/5-20). Provides clean jobs training and a career pipeline for eligible participants.
- Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program (20 ILCS 730/5-40). Trains equity investment eligible individuals for careers in clean energy sector construction and building trades.
Funding Information
Total amount of funding expected to be awarded through this NOFO is $750,000. Awards will range from $200,000 to $500,000.
Grant Period
Anticipated start date for awards is September 1, 2025. The period of performance is expected to be September 1, 2025 through August 31, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible applicants are community-based providers. One organization may propose to deliver all services or may subcontract with or partner with other entities to provide program elements or conduct outreach to specific populations or communities.
For more information, visit DCEO.
