The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity to support Illinois Local Workforce Innovation Areas (LWIAs) in designating qualified staff as trainers to effectively implement the Illinois Workforce Development System (IWDS) 2.0 reporting and case management system.
Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/06/2025
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: 2 Years
Details:
The DCEO Office of Employment & Training (OET), in collaboration with the Illinois WorkNet (IwN) team, is upgrading the Illinois Workforce Development System (IWDS) platform to create “IWDS 2.0.” This new application will serve as the reporting and case management system for Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) Title I programs, beginning in July 2026. It will feature a modern, user-friendly interface designed with accessibility and responsive design standards in mind, focusing on a streamlined customer workflow to meet federal and state reporting and case management requirements.
This system update is part of OET’s commitment to providing a consistent, statewide, customer-centered service delivery approach. This approach emphasizes the unique strengths, needs, goals, and challenges of each participant, ensuring efficient services for all, regardless of their entry point. To support this transition, OET is implementing a training and capacity-building initiative for career planners, offering curriculum resources, online courses, mentorship opportunities, and train-the-trainer support.
Funding Information
- Estimated Total Program Funding $2,000,000
- Award Range $50000 – $500000.
Grant Period
The period of performance is expected to be October 1, 2025 through June 30, 2027.
Eligibility Criteria
Eligible Applicants include LWIA grantees of the WIOA Title I grant funds.
- The Department complies with all applicable provisions of state and federal laws and regulations pertaining to nondiscrimination, sexual harassment and equal employment opportunity including, but not limited to: The Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.), The Public Works Employment Discrimination Act (775 ILCS 10/1 et seq.), The United States Civil Rights Act of 1964 (as amended) (42 USC 2000a-and 2000H-6), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 (29 USC 794), The Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 (42 USC 12101 et seq.), and The Age Discrimination Act (42 USC 6101 et seq.).
For more information, visit IDCEO.
