Illinois Employment Labor and Training Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist individuals with criminal charges who are released before trial, helping them access essential behavioral health services and improve their chances of appearing in court and avoiding reoffending.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations delivering essential services to low-income residents in Urbana, Illinois, focusing on areas such as domestic violence, education, healthcare, and housing.

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address education, economic opportunity, health, and veteran support.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in the Chicago area that focus on community organizing and advocacy for racial and economic justice, particularly those led by BIPOC individuals and serving marginalized communities.

This program provides financial support for eligible students to access short-term, career-focused training programs in Illinois that lead to high-demand jobs, using Pell Grant funding.

This grant provides financial support to mid-career visual artists with disabilities in the Midwest, promoting their artistic development and community engagement.

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 supports Chicago-area colleges in developing innovative transfer models to significantly increase bachelor’s degree completion rates for community college students, particularly those from Black, Latine, and low-income backgrounds.