This is a Formula Grant awarded by the U.S. Department of Labor's Employment and Training Administration (ETA) under the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC) Program (CFDA 17.271). The purpose of this $467,350 grant, with a performance period from October 1, 2024 to September 30, 2026, is to allow the Illinois Department of Employment Security (IDES) to administer the WOTC program in the state. Specifically, IDES will use the grant funds to designate a state coordinator, determine eligibility of individuals in targeted groups, issue employer certifications or denials, and establish a quality review process for managing WOTC certification requests. The expected outcomes are for IDES to increase efficiency in processing employer certification requests and develop plans to eliminate existing backlogs. The intended beneficiaries include job seekers with barriers to employment, employers seeking to hire qualified applicants, and partner agencies in the American Job Center network that promote the WOTC program.
Mod # | Description | Reason For Modification | Federal Obligation (Click to sort descending) | Date (Click to sort ascending) |
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| Not listed | $159.6k | 5/5/25 | ||
| Not listed | $153.9k | 1/17/25 | ||
| Not listed | $153.9k | 1/17/25 |