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Illinois grants for City or township governments

Explore 124 grant opportunities

Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund
$1,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides no-interest or low-interest loans to municipalities in Illinois for the cleanup of contaminated sites that have already been assessed and have an approved remediation plan.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (IDCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments to support private businesses in creating and retaining jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals in economically distressed areas.

Community Development
City or township governments
Safe Routes to School Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides federal funding to schools and local organizations in Illinois to create safer walking and biking routes for K-12 students.

Transportation
City or township governments
Boat Access Area Development (BAAD)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for developing and improving public access areas for boats and canoes on state waterways.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Community Planning Grant
$40,000
Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local public agencies in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for developing comprehensive plans focused on parks, recreation, and environmental management.

Recreation
City or township governments
Wastewater/Stormwater Loans and Drinking Water Loans
Contact for amount
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to local governments and entities in Illinois for improving wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water infrastructure to enhance public health and environmental quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Surface Transportation Program (STP)
$160,000,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and agencies in northeastern Illinois for transportation projects that improve regional mobility, safety, and sustainability.

Transportation
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and transportation agencies in northeastern Illinois for projects that enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, promoting non-motorized travel and connectivity within the region.

Transportation
City or township governments
Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
$32,750,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local public agencies in Illinois for safety improvement projects aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries on local roads.

Safety
City or township governments
Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC)
$2,800,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for the construction and rehabilitation of public recreational facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for community parks and recreation infrastructure.

Recreation
City or township governments
Truck Access Route Program (TARP)
$900,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for upgrading roadways to support the movement of heavy trucks, enhancing freight mobility and infrastructure.

Transportation
City or township governments
Wastewater Treatment Plant Energy Efficiency (WWTP)
$500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to publicly-owned wastewater treatment facilities in Illinois for implementing energy efficiency projects that reduce energy consumption and operational costs.

Energy
City or township governments
Coastal Competitive Grants Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect coastal habitats, improve public access, and enhance community resilience along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Bike Path Grant Program (BIKE)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for the development and improvement of public, off-road bicycle paths and related facilities to promote safe and accessible biking.

Recreation
City or township governments
Certified Local Government (CLG) GrantS Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Certified Local Governments in Illinois to develop and improve their local historic preservation initiatives.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Volunteer Fire Assistance (VFA)
$10,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to rural fire departments in Illinois to enhance their firefighting capabilities through the purchase of essential equipment and materials.

Safety
City or township governments
Surface Transportation Program - Suballocated (STP-S)
Contact for amount
East-West Gateway (EWG) Council of Governments
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, counties, and state entities in the St. Louis metropolitan area for various transportation infrastructure projects, including road improvements, bridge rehabilitation, and the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities.

Transportation
City or township governments
RTA Community Planning and CMAP Technical Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides technical planning assistance to local governments and community partners in northeastern Illinois to enhance equity, resilience, and sustainability in their communities.

Community Development
City or township governments
IL Special Bridge Program (ISBP)
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for the rehabilitation or replacement of deficient bridges on public highways.

Transportation
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Contact for amount
East-West Gateway (EWG) Council of Governments
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides federal funding to local governments, schools, nonprofits, and other eligible entities for projects that improve transportation options, safety, and environmental quality in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Transportation
City or township governments