Illinois Workforce Development Grants

This program provides up to $1,000 to K-12 educators in Illinois for innovative technology projects that enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible nonprofit organizations, government units, educational institutions, and for-profit entities to develop community resources and services that help low-income families in Illinois achieve self-sufficiency through employment and education.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as education, health, and workforce development.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Illinois to enhance workforce training for employees in the manufacturing sector, helping them develop essential skills and improve industry competitiveness.

This program provides resources and professional development opportunities for Black and Latine-led nonprofit organizations in Chicago that focus on workforce development in their communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Sangamon, Christian, and Montgomery Counties, Illinois, to enhance their leadership and management capabilities through professional development opportunities.

This program provides funding to organizations in Illinois to recruit and manage AmeriCorps members who deliver community services in areas like education, economic opportunity, and health, addressing local needs through volunteerism and national service.

This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary research teams at the Cancer Center at Illinois to develop innovative cancer therapies and diagnostics, fostering collaboration among faculty members from diverse academic backgrounds.

This program provides funding and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed sustainably while positively impacting their local communities.

This funding opportunity provides $3 million to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Illinois to help low-income individuals overcome barriers to employment, such as transportation and childcare, enabling them to achieve sustainable jobs and financial independence.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-profit organizations to improve sports facilities in underserved neighborhoods, promoting youth access to organized sports and related development programs.

This program provides funding to community organizations and educational institutions to train incarcerated individuals nearing release for jobs in the clean energy sector, helping them reintegrate into society and reduce recidivism.

This program provides funding and support to small, equity-eligible contractors in Illinois, particularly those from underserved communities, to help them grow and succeed in the clean energy sector.

This program provides funding to local governments and public agencies in Cook County for various transportation improvement projects, including planning, engineering, and construction, to enhance connectivity and infrastructure.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to improve antibiotic prescribing practices and promote effective stewardship programs in healthcare settings, particularly in long-term care facilities.

This funding program provides financial support and resources to innovative startups focused on clean energy and environmental sustainability solutions that benefit communities within Exelon's service areas.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Illinois to develop a strategic plan that promotes and strengthens the community health worker workforce, enhancing their integration into public health and healthcare systems.

This grant provides financial support to first and second-year K-12 teachers in southeastern Illinois to help strengthen the pipeline of quality educators in rural communities.