Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA)

$250,000 - $600,000
Applications Due: Closed
State
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity

Description

The Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program, funded by the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to establish a network of community-based providers throughout Illinois to facilitate community education, outreach, and recruitment. These providers will connect individuals to clean energy workforce and contractor development programs, with a focus on equity investment eligible communities and individuals. The program has a budget of $6 million and expects to award 13 grants ranging from $250,000 to $600,000. It targets specific hub regions and operates on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.

Eligibility

States
Illinois
Regions
Chicago, Waukegan, Rockford, Aurora, Joliet, Peoria, Champaign, Danville, Decatur, Carbondale, East St. Louis, and Alton Cities
Eligible Entities
Nonprofits, For profit organizations other than small businesses, Small businesses

Funding

Program Funding
$6,000,000
Award Ceiling
$600,000
Award Floor
$250,000
Award Count
13

Timing

Posted Date
March 21, 2024
App Status
No Longer Accepting Applications
Pre-app Deadline
Application Deadline
June 30, 2024

Funder

Funding Source
Source Type
State
Contact Name
John Barr
Contact Email
Contact Phone
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