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Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

The Regional Site Readiness Program is a grant aimed at providing flexible funding for planning, due diligence activities, and infrastructure improvements to prepare various sites across 10 Economic Development Regions for future industrial development.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Energy Efficiency Assessment Program
$60,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This program provides funding to Illinois public housing authorities, municipalities, counties, townships, and nonprofits to conduct energy assessments for residential properties that assist low-income residents, helping identify improvements to reduce energy consumption.

Energy
Nonprofits
Residential Sharps Collection Program
$35,000
Illinois Environmental Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for the collection, storage, and disposal of used sharps from residents, helping to ensure safe and responsible waste management.

Environment
Special district governments
Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program
$500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public housing authorities, local governments, and nonprofit organizations for energy efficiency upgrades in single-family or duplex homes that assist residents in areas facing environmental justice challenges.

Energy
City or township governments
Community Building Grant Program
$10,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for construction or major renovations of community facilities in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, focusing on projects that promote agriculture, education, and food security.

Community Development
Nonprofits
State Planning Funds
$12,000,000
Illinois Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding supports public agencies in Illinois to enhance transportation planning and investment decisions across the state.

Transportation
City or township governments
Emergency Management Performance Grants
$1,071,280
Illinois Emergency Mgt Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to state and local governments to strengthen their emergency management capabilities for effectively handling various hazards.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Unsewered Communities Planning Grant (UCPGP)
$30,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois to develop comprehensive plans for improving wastewater infrastructure in small and disadvantaged communities lacking adequate facilities.

Environment
County governments
Crossing Safety Improvement Program (CSIP)
$12,000,000
Illinois Commerce Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local public agencies in Illinois for safety improvements at highway-rail crossings on local roads, helping to reduce accidents and enhance safety.

Transportation
County governments
Small Business Development Centers
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved areas of Illinois, helping them access resources, improve operations, and foster growth and innovation.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Community Needs Grant Program
$20,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to undertake community projects that improve the quality of life for residents in DeKalb County, Illinois.

Community Development
Nonprofits
510-RTLR Regions The Living Room
$1,200,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Community Mental Health Centers and Recovery Community Organizations to establish 24/7 crisis respite services in a welcoming, non-clinical environment for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

Health
Nonprofits
710 Outreach Peer Ambassador Program
$1,969,245
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will train and deploy former mental health patients as peer ambassadors to assist individuals transitioning from institutional care to community living.

Health
Nonprofits
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
DeKalb County Community Foundation Emergency Grants
$2,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides immediate financial assistance to nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County to address urgent community needs caused by unexpected events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen
$17,700,000
Illinois Environmental Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to projects in Illinois that aim to reduce nitrogen oxide emissions from mobile sources, benefiting local governments, non-profits, and businesses focused on environmental improvement.

Transportation
City or township governments
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
ComEd Green Region Grant
$10,000
Openlands
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for conservation projects that enhance public open spaces and promote climate resiliency and pollinator habitat in Northern Illinois.

Environment
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois to address urgent public health and safety needs following state-declared disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Farmers Market Organization Grant
$1,000
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports established farmers markets in a designated rural area, helping them enhance marketing, technology, education, and community engagement to strengthen local economies and foster community connections.

Community Development
Nonprofits