The insignia group academy IGA for returning citizens goal is to increase the number of people who have been impacted by the criminal legal system to have access to long term quality and sustainable…

The federal Project Grant award of $450,000 from the Delta Regional Authority's Delta Area Economic Development program (CFDA 90.201) aims to increase access to long-term, quality, and sustainable employment for individuals impacted by the criminal legal system through effective, equitable, and culturally responsive practices. The grant, awarded to the Southern Illinois Community Foundation on April 18, 2024, will fund the Insignia Group Academy IGA for Returning Citizens program over a 2-year period through April 18, 2026. The program will focus on providing workforce development, job training, and employment-related education services to support economic development and build strong local economies in the Delta region.

The insignia group academy IGA for returning citizens goal is to increase the number of people who have been impacted by the criminal legal system to have access to long term quality and sustainable employment through effective equitable and culturally responsive practices