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GrantIllinois DCEO FY27 Illinois Works Pre-Apprenticeship Program
Atlas Opportunity Score82/100
Funding$12,000,000 estimated total program funding; 25 anticipated awards; award range $150,000-$550,000; no required cost share or match.
DeadlineOctober 2, 2026 at 5:00 PM CST via the DCEO Smartsheet application form.
Required next actionIdentify qualifying Illinois community-based nonprofits, accredited public colleges/universities, and eligible coalitions with construction-trades training capacity; verify GATA prequalification, target geography/population, partner agreements, curriculum, staffing, participant supports, and exact application requirements before outreach or package work.
Current statusActiveSource verificationSeptember 20, 2026Tracked applicant typesCommunity College, Community-Based Organization, Educational Institution, Institution of Higher Education, Nonprofit Organization
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How Atlas Scores Fit
Useful enough to guide action, structured enough to scale.
Strategic Alignment
How directly the organization's goals and use case match the funder's priorities.
Funding Potential
Available dollars, allowable uses, match burden and the amount that can realistically support the project.
Actionability
Deadline, documentation burden, readiness and the practical work required to submit a strong application.
A High Score Is the Beginning
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