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ETIP — Employer Training Investment Program

ETIP Employer Training Investment Program

Funds employer training costs in Illinois strategic sectors to build workforce capability through reimbursement support.

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The Employer Training Investment Program (ETIP), administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) through its Office of Employment and Training, reimburses Illinois employers for up to 50% of eligible workforce training costs incurred for workers in strategic industry sectors. The program operates on a rolling basis with no fixed annual application cycle publishe…

What this grant funds

Reimbursement grants covering up to 50% of employer-funded workforce training costs for Illinois workers in strategic industry sectors, administered by DCEO on a rolling basis.

Key facts
CycleiHow often this grant runs — e.g. annually, on a rolling basis, or a one-off call.Rolling
Next deadlineiThe next date applications are due. Rolling means you can apply any time.Rolling
Decision timeiTypical time from the deadline to the funder's decision.—
Project durationiHow long the funded work is expected to run.—
Award typeiThe form of funding — grant, equity, loan, tax credit, etc.Grant
Match fundingiThe share of project costs you must cover yourself. 0% = fully funded.50%
Funding pooliThe total budget available across all awards in this round.—
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Last verified: 24 Jul 2026Source: dceo.illinois.gov