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Deadline is April 30, 2026 at 5:00 PM CT; matches stored deadline of 2026-04-30.
"Manufacturing Training Academies" is currently closed and not accepting applications.
Manufacturing Training Academies is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. Provides grants to establish manufacturing training academies in Illinois to enhance workforce skills.
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Manufacturing Training Academies 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 .
Manufacturing Training Academies Travis Grupe ( travis. grupe@illinois. gov ) Type of Assistance Instrument Funding Opportunity Number Funding Opportunity Title Manufacturing Training Academies Manufacturing Training Academies Anticipated Number of Awards Estimated Total Program Funding Restrictions on Indirect Costs 12/29/2025 - 04/30/2026 : 5:00 PM https://gata.
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Application Documents – Please read the NOFO Supplement and complete the requirements NOFO Supplement 2361-4221 Manufacturing Training Academies Program Application 2361-4221 Manufacturing Training Academies Uniform Grant Application 2361-4221 Manufacturing Training Academies Uniform Budget 2361-4221 Manufacturing Training Academies Mandatory Disclosure 2361-4221 Manufacturing Training Academies Conflict of Interest Disclosure 2361-4221 Manufacturing Training Academies Application Submission Form https://app.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations in Illinois establishing manufacturing training academies. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $3,000,000 - $6,000,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was April 30, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Manufacturing Training Academies is funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity. 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.
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