Illinois Board of Higher Education Bruce Rauner, Governor Tom Chair Dr. Al Bowman, Executive Director ● MEMORANDUM TO: The Illinois Higher Education Community FROM: Nyle Robinson, Deputy Director for Fiscal Affairs and Budgeting DATE: March 2, 2018 RE: Request for Proposals (RFP): Fiscal Year 2019 Grants Illinois Cooperative Work Study Program Due Date: April 24, 2018 at 9:00 am In anticipation of receiving funding for the Illinois Cooperative Work Study Grant (ICWS) in Fiscal Year 2019 (FY2019), the Illinois Board of Higher Education is seeking applications for the FY2019 ICWS grant program. The ICWS program aligns with Goal 2 of the by allowing students to reduce their reliance on Public Agenda student loans while providing a link between academic programs and employment; aligns with Goal 3 of the by prioritizing work study opportunities for students seeking degrees in high-demand fields; and Public Agenda aligns with Goal 4 of the by increasing the pool of funds for job training, which can result in Public Agenda businesses expansions in Illinois and full-time employment for students after graduation. Eligible Institutions: Applicants eligible to receive grants are approved public and private, associate- and baccalaureate-degree granting Illinois colleges and universities. Period: The grant period will be July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Application Deadline: Only one proposal per institution may be submitted for this program. The application materials for FY2019 must be emailed to and must be received by 9:00 a.m. on April 24, 2018. The application is included in this document and will also be available on the IBHE website at . Contact Person: For more information on this RFP, contact Bruce Bennett, Chief Budget Officer at or e-mail at or . Background and Program Specifications
Illinois Board of Higher Education Bruce Rauner, Governor Tom Chair ● Dr. Al Bowman, Executive Director MEMORANDUM TO: The Illinois Higher Education Community FROM: Nyle Robinson, Deputy Director for Fiscal Affairs and Budgeting DATE: March 2, 2018 RE: Request for Proposals (RFP): Fiscal Year 2019 Grants Illinois Cooperative Work Study Program Due Date: April 24, 2018 at 9:00 am In anticipation of receiving funding for the Illinois Cooperative Work Study Grant (ICWS) in Fiscal Year 2019 (FY2019), the Illinois Board of Higher Education is seeking applications for the FY2019 ICWS grant program. The ICWS program aligns with Goal 2 of the Public Agenda by allowing students to reduce their reliance on student loans while providing a link between academic programs and employment; aligns with Goal 3 of the Public Agenda by prioritizing work study opportunities for students seeking degrees in high-demand fields; and aligns with Goal 4 of the Public Agenda by increasing the pool of funds for job training, which can result in businesses expansions in Illinois and full-time employment for students after graduation. Eligible Institutions: Applicants eligible to receive grants are approved public and private, associate- and baccalaureate-degree granting Illinois colleges and universities. Period: The grant period will be July 1, 2018 to June 30, 2019. Application Deadline: Only one proposal per institution may be submitted for this program. The application materials for FY2019 must be emailed to and must be received by 9:00 a.m. on April 24, 2018. The application is included in this document and will also be available on the IBHE website at . Contact Person: For more information on this RFP, contact Bruce Bennett, Chief Budget Officer at or e-mail at or . Background and Program Specifications