ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is offering grants to companies in Illinois through the Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP) – Single Company Grant Program. This program provides qualified companies with an award of up to 50% of the approved eligible costs to provide structured job training programs and job skill enhancement opportunities to their full-time Illinois-based workforce. The program aims to enhance employment opportunities for Illinois citizens by assisting Illinois employers in upgrading the technological skills of their workforce and introducing efficient business practices. • The grant program will provide funding for training activities such as instructor-led training, virtual classroom training, and e-learning computer-based training. • Eligible companies must have an active Tier II REV, EDGE, or MICRO program agreement and must be located in Illinois. • Priority will be given to applicants in targeted sectors, including Life Sciences, Quantum Computing, AI, and Microelectronics, Clean Energy Production and Manufacturing, Advanced Manufacturing, Next Generation Agriculture, Ag Tech, and Food Processing, Transportation, Distribution, and Logistics (TDL). • The grant program requires a 50% match from the grantee for all eligible training delivery-related expenditures. • The grant term is expected to be from December 15, 2025, to August 31, 2027.