& TANF E&T Training and Technical Assistance
🏛 Illinois Department of Human Services
Can you apply?
This grant is for training and technical assistance providers serving SNAP and TANF employment programs in Illinois. Community-based organizations, workforce development providers, direct service workers, and units of local government may apply. Funded activities include staff training, capacity building, data systems support, resource centers, and technical assistance for employment and training programs serving low-income families.
This grant is for training and technical assistance providers serving SNAP and TANF employment programs in Illinois. Community-based organizations, workforce development providers, direct service workers, and units of local government may apply. Funded activities include staff training, capacity building, data systems support, resource centers, and technical assistance for employment and training programs serving low-income families.
Program description
To ensure that employment & training programs are providing exceptional services to SNAP and TANF customers and their families in Illinois, E&T Training, Technical Assistance(E&T-TTA) is provided to community-based organizations, direct service workers, units of local government, system stakeholders, etc. in regard to Department program models, data collection systems, best practices in collaborative career planning, employability assessments, employment placement, education & training, trauma-informed motivational interviewing, principles and practices of racial equity and various other provider identified trainings and support activities. Additional E&T-TTA functions include an online resource center, networking activities, a training advisory group and the capacity to provide the staff support for various ad-hoc committees to ensure provider input related to program development and improvement activities. The services provided by this contract will assist grantees and workforce development providers generally in maintaining high quality of community-based E&T services. Training, technical assistance and support activities will improve the efficiency and effectiveness of SNAP and TANF employment and training providers which in turn will increase engagement, reduce state costs associated with administering SNAP and TANF benefits, reduce the number of families living in poverty and food scarcity, reduce the number of unemployed, and ultimately create safer more prosperous communities across Illinois. Training, Training Needs Assessments, Meetings, Website, Research and Technical Assistance
Refer to Article VII of the Uniform Grant Agreement for requirements related to allowable costs and program exhibits. Refer to the Uniform Grant Agreement for restrictions.
Refer to the Uniform Grant Budget for total allowable costs and allowable costs by budget expenditure category.
The Department’s program staff may have additional policies/requirements applicable to the program.
CODE of FEDERAL REGULATIONS Title 2: Grants and Agreements PART 200 – Uniform Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards (2 CFR 200) Beneficiaries: N/A Federal Assistance Listing: 93.667 — Social Services Block Grant. Administered by the Illinois Department of Human Services via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance (CSFA 444-80-2538).
Who can apply
Eligible applicants
Demographic focus
Details
This grant is for training and technical assistance providers serving SNAP and TANF employment programs in Illinois. Community-based organizations, workforce development providers, direct service workers, and units of local government may apply. Funded activities include staff training, capacity building, data systems support, resource centers, and technical assistance for employment and training programs serving low-income families.
How to apply
Application links
Required documents
- Illinois GATA Application
- Project Narrative
- Budget and Budget Narrative
- Organizational qualifications and experience documentation
- Proof of 501(c)(3) status or government entity designation
- Uniform Grant Agreement signed (or evidence of commitment to sign)
Program contact
- 👤 Sheena Panoor
- 📧 sheena.panoor@illinois.gov
Funding track record
No recent recipient data available for CFDA 93.667 in our database.
This can happen for newer programs, programs that use non-standard award types (loans, direct payments, fellowships), or those funded through sub-agencies under different codes.
Funding history
Annual funding for this program — Illinois state appropriations. How funding has trended year over year.
| 2022 | $363,000 | |
| 2023 | $266,911 | |
| 2024 | $248,079 | |
| 2025 | $350,000 | |
| 2026 | $350,000 | |
| 2027 | $850,000 |
FAQ
Who can apply for this grant?
Community-based organizations, direct service workers, units of local government, and workforce development providers in Illinois serving SNAP and TANF programs. Focus is on organizations providing or supporting employment and training services.
What activities does this fund?
Training on program models, best practices, trauma-informed practices, racial equity principles, employability assessments, and employment placement. Also funds online resource centers, networking activities, and technical assistance to providers.
Is cost-sharing required?
No, cost-sharing is not required for this grant.
What is the typical award range?
Awards typically range from $250,000 to $850,000, though this varies by year.
When is the deadline?
The deadline is July 6, 2026. Applicants should confirm exact dates with the Illinois Department of Human Services.
💡 Tips for applicants
- Clearly explain how your organization will provide training and technical assistance to SNAP/TANF providers in Illinois. Focus on outcomes.
- Emphasize experience with workforce development, SNAP, TANF, or related employment programs serving low-income populations.
- Demonstrate knowledge of trauma-informed practices, racial equity principles, and collaborative career planning approaches.
- Detail your proposed online resource center, networking activities, or training advisory group structure if applicable.
- Use Illinois GATA Catalog requirements and 2 CFR 200 compliance language throughout your budget and narrative.
⚠️ Common mistakes
Applying without clear experience serving SNAP/TANF programs or workforce development in Illinois. Weak narrative connecting training activities to improved employment outcomes and poverty reduction. Unclear budget alignment with allowable costs under Illinois GATA and 2 CFR 200.
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