Grant · State & Local

Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program (CEJA)

Illinois - DCEO (420) IL

  • Status Closes in 8 days
  • Amount $6,500,000
  • Set-aside None (open competition)

Scope

Illinois GATA funding opportunity. Application window 09/22/2026 - 10/30/2026.

Timeline

  1. Posted

    Sep 22, 2026

  2. Status

    Closing soon

How to apply for this

This is a grant, not a contract. You are not submitting a priced bid against competitors; you are applying for funding against the eligibility rules the grant program sets. Read the eligibility requirements on the official listing closely before you spend time on an application, since grants are commonly restricted to specific kinds of organizations (state or local governments, universities, nonprofits) rather than open to any small business.

  1. Confirm your organization is actually eligible before applying. Eligibility is stated on the official listing linked above.
  2. Read the full notice of funding opportunity, including the application requirements and any required forms.
  3. Prepare and submit your application through the method the official listing describes, before the deadline.

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