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Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Aims to enhance employment opportunities for Illinois citizens by assisting Illinois employers in upgrading the technological skills of their workforce and introducing efficient business practices, allowing them to be more efficient and competitive and expand their market shares.
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ETIP - Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant NOFO Posting SCAM ALERT: DCEO has been made aware of organizations receiving fraudulent “notice of award” letters claiming to be from the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. These are not legitimate notices from DCEO. If your organization receives a notice, please report it to the Federal Trade Commission and/or the FBI’s Internet Crime Complaint Center .
ETIP - Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant NOFO Posting Sergio Talavera (sergio. talavera2@illinois. gov) Type of Assistance Instrument Funding Opportunity Number Funding Opportunity Title ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Anticipated Number of Awards Estimated Total Program Funding Restrictions on Indirect Costs https://gata.
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Application Documents – Please read the NOFO Supplement and complete the requirements NOFO Supplement 0516-3186 ETIP - Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Program Application 0516-3186 ETIP - Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Schedules 0516-3186 ETIP - Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Uniform Grant Application 0516-3186 ETIP - Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Uniform Budget 0516-3186 ETIP - Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Mandatory Disclosure 0516-3186 ETIP - Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Conflict of Interest Disclosure 0516-3186 ETIP - Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Disclosure of Financial Information Certificate (Word document) Disclosure of Financial Information Certificate (PDF) Application Submission Form https://app.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Illinois employers. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) is funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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