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Illinois Returning Residents Clean Jobs Program (CEJA)

The Returning Residents Program will deliver clean jobs training in Illinois Department of Corrections facilities to individuals within 36 months of their release to prepare them to work in clean energy and related sector jobs upon release.

Grant (non-repayable) Check the official page for current intake dates

Funder

Department Of Commerce And Economic Opportunity (State of Illinois)
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Amount

Award amounts are not published in the catalog listing; see the official page.

Where

Illinois

Eligibility

Open to nonprofits, colleges, universities, schools or research institutions and state, provincial, local or tribal governments. Type of assistance: Project Grants. Listed in the Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance; funding opportunities and dates are announced by the agency.

Sectors

Education and training, Energy and clean tech, Nonprofits and charities, Employment and workforce

Deadline

Varies: check the official page for current dates

Source

Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA) (420-30-3361)

Last checked

2 November 2026

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