As set forth in the Long-Term Plan and the Program Guidebook, in Program Year 2024-25, at least 10% of the project workforce for each Approved Vendor and Designee participating in the Illinois Shines program must be composed of Equity Eligible Persons. The Minimum Equity Standard (“MES”) applies to all Approved Vendors and Designees participating in the 2024-25 Program Year, with specific exceptions for Equity Eligible Contractors.
A Mid-Year Report should be submitted by all participating entities to demonstrate progress toward meeting the Minimum Equity Standard for the Program Year. If your organization faces challenges in fulfilling these obligations, the Program Administrator is available to provide additional resources and guidance tailored to your needs. To ensure compliance with the MES, all participating entities are encouraged to submit a Mid-Year Report, which should take 10-15 minutes to complete.
Please submit your MES Mid-Year Report via this form by December 31, 2024: https://forms.office.com/r/GrZX1kpgPA
Sincerely,
Illinois Shines Program
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