Film and TV Workforce Training Program

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Awarding Agency Name Commerce And Econ Opp Agency Contact Crystal Barnes (Crystal. Barnes2@Illinois.gov) Announcement Type Initial Type of Assistance Instrument Grant Agency Opportunity Number FY27-1 Agency Funding Program Film and TV Workforce Training Program CSFA_Number 420-45-2336 CSFA Popular Name Film and TV Workforce Training Program Anticipated Number of Awards 8 Estimated Total Program Funding 1000000.00 Single Award Range $50000 - $180000 Source of Funding State Cost Sharing or Matching Requirements No Indirect Costs Allowed Yes Restrictions on Indirect Costs Yes Posted Date 07/14/2026 Application Date Range 07/14/2026 - 08/13/2026: 5:00 PM Grant Application Link Please copy the entire address below and paste it into the browser... https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/2336-4302.html Technical Assistance Session Offered: Yes; Mandatory: No; Date: 07/20/2026: 10:00 AM; Registration link: https://illinois.webex.com/weblink/register/r933f3b7297110b61625d7b2b744df9ff Attachments Opportunity.pdf

Topic areas: Education and Training, Arts and Culture, Workforce Development.

Funding amount

This grant provides $50K-$180K in funding, up to $180K per award.

Deadline

Applications are due Aug 13, 2026. Confirm the exact closing time on the official program page before applying.

Who can apply

This opportunity is open to the following applicant types:

• Not specified by the program.

Eligibility

The program did not publish a separate eligibility statement. See the official opportunity page for the full eligibility criteria.

Agency

Film and TV Workforce Training Program is administered by DCEO (420) (DCEO), listed via DCEO (420).