FY27 TLS Workforce Development

The FY27 TLS Workforce Development grant opportunity aims to promote greater development of work readiness skills and success in employment for DCFS youth in care. The program will provide career readiness training, job placement, and employment mentoring services. The grant award will have an initial period of performance starting in FY27 and will be subject to state statutory requirements that limit administrative costs to 20%. The opportunity is open to county governments, city or township governments, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations. Key requirements include registration in SAM, provision of a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI), and maintenance of an active SAM registration. The application must include a program narrative, budget, and supplemental questions. • The program will serve DCFS youth in care between the ages of 17 ½ - 21. • The program will provide career readiness training, job placement, and employment mentoring services. • The grant award will be subject to state statutory requirements that limit administrative costs to 20%. • The opportunity is open to county governments, city or township governments, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit organizations. • Registration in SAM and provision of a valid Unique Entity Identifier (UEI) are required. • Maintenance of an active SAM registration is required. • The application must include a program narrative, budget, and supplemental questions.