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Search verified grants from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (awarded by U.S. Department of Labor) →Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training (QUEST) Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) is sponsored by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (awarded by U.S. Department of Labor). This grant, awarded to the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, provides comprehensive employment and training services to reemploy dislocated workers and other eligible individuals from underserved and marginalized communities impacted by the COVID-19 pande…
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Please update your browser to the latest version of Internet Explorer , or use one of the following browsers (Windows XP users will need to use one of these, since Internet Explorer 9 and above are not supported in Windows XP): Dislocated Worker Grant - Opportunities and Funding Announcements Dislocated Worker Grant - Opportunities and Funding Announcements Dislocated Worker Grants Overview (DWG) DWGs are time-limited funding assistance in response to major economic dislocations or other events that cause significant impact on states and local areas that exceed the capacity of existing formula funds and other relevant resources to address.
DWGs are supplemental resources that provide flexibility responding and recovering from qualifying events (disasters and layoff events) The projects align with existing state and local priorities, resources, and programs including coordination with local government, emergency management agencies, social service agencies, employers and industry organizations, education, faith-based organization, public health, etc. DWGs should not be stand-alone programs, the design should coordinate with existing efforts through Rapid Response/layoff aversion, formula-funded activities, business engagement efforts, and more Expectation that projects demonstrate intent to maximize positive outcomes for participants The Employment and Training Administration (ETA) identifies two categories under National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) program.
This includes Disaster Recover (DR) and Employment Recovery (ER). Employment Recovery DWGs include DWGs for Dislocated Service Members.
Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training (QUEST) Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity has been awarded two grants totaling $16,147,910 from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide comprehensive employment and training services to help reemploy dislocated workers and other eligible individuals from underserved and historically marginalized communities or groups as the state recovers from the unprecedented employment and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Services will be delivered through Illinois' Workforce System. Learn more on the QUEST DWG page .
Comprehensive and Accessible Reemployment through Equitable Employment Recovery (CAREER) National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity was awarded a $3,000,000 grant from the U.S. Department of Labor to provide employment and training services to help reemploy dislocated workers from historically marginalized communities or groups and those dislocated workers unemployed for an extended period as the state recovers from the unprecedented employment and economic impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Services will be delivered through Illinois' Workforce System, providing comprehensive career and training services and technological solutions to expand accessibility to diverse populations of job seekers to connect the unemployed to reemployment. Learn more on the CAREER DWG page .
Disaster Recovery (DR) and Employment Recovery (ER) Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) Disaster Recovery DWGs provide disaster-relief and humanitarian assistance employment, as well as employment and training services, as appropriate, to minimize the employment and economic impact of declared disasters and emergency situations, in disaster-declared areas as defined in 20 CFR 687. 110(b).
Employment Recovery DWGs include DWGs for Dislocated Service Members. This will accurately reflect the types of DWGs. If you are pulling information from the program guidance please make sure you pull the information to provide a complete context for the grants.
Learn more on the DR and ER DWG page . National Dislocated Worker Grant NOFO Population to be Served : Employers Eligible Applicants : Community Based Organizations Program Length : October 1, 2018 - September 30, 2020 The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity announced the release of the updated Notice of Funding Opportunity under the National Dislocated Worker Grant Program. For more information, click here.
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COVID-19 Employment Recovery Project If COVID-19 impacted your job, and you live in one of the following counties you may be able to get help with education and training or finding temporary employment. The Illinois workNet/American Job Centers have the support you need. Click on the LWIA below that serves your county to find out more.
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The Workforce Connection Boone, Stephenson, Winnebago Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership Will Kankakee Workforce Services Livingston Workforce Services Grundy Workforce Services Henry, Mercer, Rock Island Western Illinois Works Inc. Adams, Brown, Hancock, Henderson, Knox, McDonough, Pike, Schuyler, Warren United Workforce Development Board Fulton, Mason, Marshall, McLean, Peoria, Stark, Tazwell, Woodford Madison County , in partnership with St.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Dislocated workers and other eligible individuals from underserved and historically marginalized communities or groups. Services are delivered through Illinois' Workforce System. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $11,147,910 (Illinois award). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Quality Jobs, Equity, Strategy, and Training (QUEST) Disaster Recovery National Dislocated Worker Grant (DWG) is funded by Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (awarded by U.S. Department of Labor). 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.
On July 20, 2026, the EDA announced it intends to invest $169 million across six Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs — quantum, nuclear, critical minerals, biosecure manufacturing, pharmaceuticals, and forest bioproducts — after the Trump administration rescinded the Biden-era Phase 2 awards and reran the competition. Only two of the original winners survived. Here is the full breakdown of the six hubs, why four prior awardees were dropped, and what the re-award teaches regional coalitions about competing for the next round.
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