Illinois State Grants

Illinois Arts Council · $9K–$43K

Illinois Arts Council · $9K–$43K

Illinois Arts Council · $3K–$550K

Illinois Arts Council · $9K–$43K

Illinois Community College Board · $5K–$500K

This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is intended to solicit a Request for Proposal from eligible programs (CFR 463.23) that work to achieve the purpose of Section 243, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education, of Title II of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA) of 2014, which is to provide adult education and literacy services to: • English Language Learners who are adults, including professionals with degrees and credentials in their native countries, that enables such adults to achieve competency in the English language and acquire the basic and more advanced skills needed to function effectively as parents, workers, and citizens in the United States. • Prepare adults who are English Language Learners for, and place such adults in, unsubsidized employment in in-demand industries and occupations that lead to economic self-sufficiency. • Integrate with the local workforce development system and its functions to carry out the activities of the program. The Components of an IELCE program include: • Literacy/English Language Acquisition • Civics Education • Workforce Preparation • Integrated Education and Training / Integrated Career & Academic Preparation System (ICAPS) Note: This Notice of Funding will provide Federal IELCE funding for the state Fiscal year 2025 through the state fiscal year 2028 and provides funding to carry out the expectations of IELCE – WIOA Section 243. Required deliverables, allowable activities, performance measures, and requirements for submitting a Request for Proposal are described throughout this NOFO. All funding is based on Federal appropriations. Years 3, and 4 of IELCE funding are contingent on successfully meeting all required programmatic requirements. The criteria will be published in the IELCE Provider’s Guide.

Illinois Community College Board · Amount varies

This Notice of Funding Opportunity is offered to solicit applications for federal and state adult education funds. The purpose of adult education services is to assist: 1. adults in becoming literate and obtaining the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and self-sufficiency. 2. adults who are parents or family members in obtaining education and skills that are necessary to become full partners in the educational development of their children, and lead to sustainable improvements in the economic opportunities for their family. 3. adults in attaining a secondary school diploma and in transitioning to post-secondary education and training, including through career pathways; and 4. immigrants and other individuals who are English language learners in a. improving their: a. reading, writing, speaking and comprehension skills in English. mathematics skills; and b. acquiring an understanding of the American system of Government, individual freedom, and the responsibilities of citizenship. Through this competitive process, ICCB seeks to strengthen Area Planning Councils through accountability, improve regional coordination, and ensure adult education services are aligned with career pathways, workforce demand, and measurable outcomes. (Illinois Policy). Eligible applicants for funding under this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) are organizations that meet the definition of an “eligible provider” under Section 203(5) of the Workforce Innovation and Opportunity Act (WIOA). Eligible providers include, but are not limited to: • Local educational agencies • Community-based organizations • Volunteer literacy organizations • Institutions of higher education • Public or private nonprofit agencies • Libraries • Public housing authorities • Nonprofit institutions that are not described above and have the ability to provide adult education and literacy activities • Consortia of eligible providers Eligible applicants must demonstrate the capacity to deliver adult education and literacy activities in accordance with WIOA Title II requirements, applicable state and federal regulations, and the Illinois Community College Board (ICCB) Adult Education and Literacy Provider Manual. As this is a competitive funding opportunity, eligible applicants must demonstrate fiscal, administrative, and programmatic capacity; past effectiveness as required by WIOA; and the ability to coordinate services within the Area Planning Council (APC) structure. Consortia and partnerships with Area Planning Councils are strongly encouraged and applicants proposing consortia arrangements must identify a lead agency responsible for fiscal, programmatic, and data accountability on behalf of all consortium partners. They must also identify the role and responsibilities of each partnering agency. An eligible individual to receive Adult Education and Literacy services is an individual: • who has attained 17 years of age. • who is not enrolled or required to be enrolled in secondary school under state law; and • who: o is basic skills deficient. o does not have a secondary school diploma or its recognized equivalent, and has not achieved an equivalent level of education; or o is an English language learner.

Emergency Mgt Agency · Amount varies

Illinois Emergency Management Agency · Amount varies

The grant program has been appropriated to the IEMA for the purpose of all approved costs associated with Homeland Security Preparedness and Response Grant Program.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency · Amount varies

The grant program has been appropriated to IEMA-OHS for the purpose of all approved costs associated with Homeland Security Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program.

Emergency Mgt Agency · Amount varies

The Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) grant program makes federal funds available to states, U.S. territories, federally recognized Tribal governments, and local governments for hazard mitigation activities.

Aging · $15K–$75K

To develop a program within the Adult Protective Services provider network of mentoring that includes an internship program for college students to develop their skillset and knowledge for potential permanent employment with their agency after college graduation. This intervention program addresses the consistent staffing issues experienced within the network agencies, and will aid in development of programs to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including adult protective services programs. Through this program, ACL hopes to demonstrate how existing research can be used to craft new, useful programs to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and improve and enhance adult protective services programming.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency · Amount varies

The grant program has been appropriated to IEMA-OHS for the purpose of all approved costs associated with Homeland Security Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program.

Aging · $15K–$30K

To develop a program within the Adult Protective Services provider network of mentoring that includes an internship program for college students to develop their skillset and knowledge for potential permanent employment with their agency after college graduation. This intervention program addresses the consistent staffing issues experienced within the network agencies, and will aid in development of programs to prevent elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation, including adult protective services programs. Through this program, ACL hopes to demonstrate how existing research can be used to craft new, useful programs to address elder abuse, neglect, and exploitation and improve and enhance adult protective services programming.

Commerce And Econ Opp · Up to $250K

Commerce And Econ Opp · $50K–$500K

Commerce And Econ Opp · $300K–$1M

Commerce And Econ Opp · Up to $500K

Commerce And Econ Opp · $10K–$2M

Commerce And Econ Opp · $150K–$10M

Commerce And Econ Opp · $80K–$525K