Please see the information below regarding DCEO’s continued efforts to identify grantees for available clean energy jobs workforce program funding opportunities.
Apply for Funding
The Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity encourages organizations to apply to deliver the following Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) workforce programs in select regions. The deadline to be considered for the second round of reviews is February 23, 2024.
- Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program (Workforce Hubs). Application link. Regions accepting applications: Waukegan, Aurora, Joliet, Peoria, Danville, Carbondale, East St. Louis
- Energy Transition Navigator Program. Application Link. Regions accepting applications: Waukegan, Aurora, Joliet, Peoria, Champaign, Danville, Decatur, East St. Louis, and Alton
Attend a Networking Event
Applicants are encouraged to partner with other local organizations to ensure adequate coverage and capacity that will lead to successful grant programs. To build stronger, more inclusive partnerships, DCEO is hosting a series of local networking events in January. The events will raise awareness of the funding opportunities and provide a venue for organizations to connect.
- Carbondale: January 8, 1-3 p.m.
- Waukegan: January 9, 1-3 p.m.
- Champaign: January 9, 1-3 p.m.
- East St. Louis: January 9, 1-3 p.m.
- Joliet: January 11, 1-3 p.m.
- Peoria: January 11, 1-3 p.m.
- Aurora: January 16, 1-3 p.m.
- Alton: January 16, 1-3 p.m.
- Decatur: January 17, 1-3 p.m.
- Danville: January 22, 1-3 p.m.
Get Technical Assistance
Technical assistance for applicants will be available in January and February.
- Request one-on-one technical assistance by completing this form.
- Attend the following technical assistance webinars:
- “CEJA Workforce Network Hubs and Energy Transition Navigator Programs Technical Assistance Webinar: Apply for Funding, Round 2.” Friday, January 5, 12 p.m. Register here.
- “Developing a CEJA Program Budget: Avoiding Pitfalls.” Friday, January 12, 12 p.m. Register here.
- “Rolling Back the Curtain: What CEJA Grant Reviewers are Looking For.” Friday, January 19, 12 p.m. Register here.
Please see the CEJA Updates and Program Status page for more CEJA announcements. Questions may be directed to ceo.ceja@illinois.gov.