2011 CSBG Scholarship Program

CEDA through our Community Service Block Grant program offers scholarships to income and program eligible individuals. Scholarships are available to income-eligible residents of suburban Cook County who are already enrolled or planning to attend an accredited institution of higher education or occupational training in Illinois.

This year’s scholarship program offers financial aid up to $1,000 until funds are exhausted to low-income students who demonstrate academic achievement, career potential and educational motivation.  High school seniors and graduates (or equivalent) aspiring to higher education are invited to apply.

Please note that aspiring students must meet established income guideline based upon 3 months of 2011 income and reside within our service area located in suburban Cook County. 

Candidates must submit a CEDA CSBG scholarship application. The DEADLINE for application submissions for the 2011-2012 academic year has passed. Applications will be accepted again next Spring [May 2012].

Vocational Scholarships

Vocational Scholarships for occupational training are available to income-eligible residents of suburban Cook County who are already enrolled or planning to attend accredited Suburban Cook County Community Colleges or certified vocational training schools in Illinois for the 2011-2012 academic year. (*Awardees must use funds by March 2012.)

The CEDA/CSBG vocational scholarship program offers financial aid up to $1,500 to income-eligible students who demonstrate academic achievement, career potential and educational motivation. Displaced and under employed workers, high school graduates (or equivalent) aspiring to higher education and employment are invited to apply.

Candidates must submit a CEDA/CSBG vocational scholarship application, references and proof of income eligibility (see chart). Candidates must apply in person and complete an intake at any of the application sites. Additional documentation may be required.

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CEDA Community Development Fund

The Community Development Fund provides capital, economic development services, financial literacy, and technical assistance to small businesses in Suburban Cook County and the City of Chicago who suffer social and financial obstacles.

 

Energy Efficiency Community Block Grant [EECBG] Program

CEDA in partnership with AKT Peerless Environmental and Energy Services will be completing a series of energy audits for residential, commercial and industrial facilities located in Cook County. Additionally, CEDA and AKT Peerless will provide implementation assistance. Energy Audits will be at no charge for those owners selected in the program.

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Self-Employment Training Program (SETP)

The Self-Employment Training Program is a three phase program that provides comprehensive training on business start-up skills and assists participants in completing feasibility and business plans.

PHASE 1
During Phase 1, participants receive training on business start-up skills and complete a feasibility plan. Topics covered include: Business Concept, Market Analysis, Price and Profitability.

PHASE 2
Throughout Phase II, participants develop start-up business plans. Topics covered include: Target Market, Competition and Financials

PHASE 3
In Phase III, participants receive one on one mentoring and advanced business plan research training. This phase includes intense business coaching and mentoring by the instructor and outside professionals.

Documents needed for intake include:

• Proof of household income for past 3 months
• Social security cards for every member of the household
• Government-issued photo ID for the head of household and anyone receiving direct services
• Proof of residency such as a utility bill (cell phone bills are not accepted as proof of residency).

The 2011 Self Employment Training Program will be administered in three locations; Evanston, Robbins, and Cicero, Illinois. Enrollment is open now and classes will begin June 2011. Space is Limited. For More Information call (708) 371-1220 x 3026