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Workforce Solutions is sponsored by City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD). This program offers grants to qualified Chicago businesses to subsidize job training for incumbent workers and new hires. It aims to support workforce development and address skill gaps.
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Workforce Solutions Program - Grant Application Notice: This application is no longer accepting new submissions. New applicants must apply using the current application "2026 Workforce Solutions Program Grant Application" available at: https://cocdpd. submittable.
com/submit ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Workforce Solutions Program Grant Application 2025: The Workforce Solutions grant is an economic development program overseen by the Small Business Development (SBD) Bureau within the City of Chicago's Department of Planning & Development (DPD).
The program subsidizes eligible businesses within Chicago's Small Business community who are interested in training and upskilling their employees. The program is administered in partnership with Employment & Employer Services (E&ES), who serves as the Program Administrator (PA).
E&ES staff facilitates the day-to-day operations of the program, which includes but is not limited to, reviewing applications to determine program participant eligibility, the providing of technical assistance, and the disbursing of City funds at the point of project completion. Workforce Solutions grants cover qualified trainings, including on-the-job (OJT) training, leadership development, technology skills, workplace safety and more.
This grant is a REIMBURSEMENT for up to 100% of eligible project costs. The maximum grant assistance is up to $250,000. The primary funding source for the program is derived from qualifying Tax Increment Financing (TIF) districts and/or proceeds from the City's Housing and Economic Development (HED) Bond.
The grant does not have to be repaid. To determine whether your property or business is located in a TIF district, please e-mail us at WorkforceSolutions@eesforjobs. com.
City-wide applications are now open. _________________________________________________________________________ Important Program Update Effective August 15, 2025 - Bond Funding Availability: Due to strong demand, funds for projects located outside of TIF districts have been fully allocated for the 2025 application cycle . We anticipate that additional funds will become available in Q1 of 2026.
At this time, any new applications for non-TIF district projects will be asked to reapply next year. To avoid confusion, please note that: Project proposals for businesses located within TIF districts are still welcome to apply. We appreciate your continued interest and look forward to supporting more projects in the next funding cycle.
If you have any questions about whether your address falls within a TIF district, please e-mail our Program Administrator: workforcesolutions@eesforjobs. com. For updates on when new funding will be available please continue checking our website .
_____________________________________________________________________________ For more information about what additional information will be required, please visit the program's website . Applicants must attend a webinar or watch a recording prior to submitting this application. Register for or watch the recording of the webinar here .
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Qualified Chicago businesses. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $250,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Workforce Solutions is funded by City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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