FY24 Continuation Application CFSA 444-80-0689
Due Date: May 10, 2023 @ Noon
Program Description: The Employment Barrier Reduction Program provides supportive services expenses (homelessness prevention, utilities, transportation/gas, uniforms, tools/equipment, etc.) to SNAP, TANF, and Medicaid recipients and applicants for DHS services who are either identified by the Community Partner or referred by the Family and Community Resource Center (FCRC). These services are designed to reduce barriers to gaining employment and to assist customers in securing and maintaining employment. In addition, the program provides access to resources which allow families to eliminate the need for TANF cash assistance or SNAP assistance and the opportunity to improve their overall financial well-being through employment.
Eligibility is limited to Bureau of Employment & Training grantees currently funding under CFSA 23-444-80-0689.
To be eligible to apply, all current grantees must be registered in the Illinois GATA Grantee Portal, meet the Pre-Qualification Process, and complete the FY24 Internal Control Questionnaire (in the GATA Grantee Portal). See Grant Application Information and Instructions webpage for more detail.
At the time of application, all Bureau grantees must submit for each grant program the following documents:
The completed documents are to be emailed by May 10, 2023, 12:00 pm (noon) to the Bureau email address Kathy.L.Jackson@illinois.gov with the subject line stating:
- Last 4 digits of CSFA #0689
- Provider Organization Name
For Example: 0689 ABC Agency
The Bureau of Employment and Training reserves the right to request additional information from the applicant to assist in FY24 funding and programmatic decisions.
