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Illinois grants for City or township governments

Explore 302 grant opportunities

National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments โ€“ National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Redeploy Illinois - Planning Grant
$25,000
Illinois Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to counties to develop local programs and services that offer alternatives to incarceration for juvenile offenders, aiming to reduce commitments to the Illinois Department of Juvenile Justice by at least 25%.

Youth
County governments
Site Improvements
$3,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for park districts in larger municipalities to improve infrastructure and enhance community spaces in Urbana, Illinois.

Infrastructure
Special district governments
Surface Transportation Program - Suballocated (STP-S)
Contact for amount
East-West Gateway (EWG) Council of Governments
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 6, 2026

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
Park & Trail Grant
$300,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and qualified organizations in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for the development and improvement of public parks, trails, and recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Federal Grant Support Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides $15 million to Illinois-based businesses and organizations to help them secure competitive federal grants by assisting with matching fund requirements.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
City-Funded Housing Programs Downtown Upper-Story Conversion Program
$5,000
City of Carbondale
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2023

This program provides financial incentives to commercial property owners in Carbondale's BPR Primary Business District to convert unused upper stories into livable apartments, promoting urban revitalization.

Housing
City or township governments
Economic Development Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for transportation infrastructure improvements that facilitate business growth and job creation.

Transportation
County governments
State/Local Airport Improvement Program
$45,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides federal funding to public-use airports in Illinois for essential infrastructure improvements, safety enhancements, and capacity upgrades to support aviation development and economic growth.

Transportation
State governments
Aviation Fuel Tax Program
$11,600,082
Illinois Transportation
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments for airport-related projects, with grants allocated based on passenger numbers, cargo volume, and airport operations.

Transportation
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
CDBG - Disaster Response Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments for urgent community needs following state-declared disasters, focusing on low-to-moderate income areas.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Creative Projects Grant
$12,000
Illinois Arts Council (IAC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Illinois to create and present arts projects that engage the public, while also providing professional development for artists.

Arts
Individuals
Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and public entities in Illinois to develop and plan community solar projects that benefit low-income households and historically disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
Lead Service Line Inventory (LSLI) Grant Program
$50,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois to create comprehensive inventories of lead service lines in their water systems, helping to reduce lead exposure risks in drinking water.

Environment
City or township governments
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Economic Development Program (EDP)
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to local governments in Illinois for roadway improvements that facilitate job creation and retention by supporting new or expanding businesses.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
$20,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at publicly accessible locations across Illinois, prioritizing projects in underserved communities and areas lacking existing infrastructure.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Land & Building Acquisition Grants Management Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to non-profit organizations in Cook County for acquiring land and making capital improvements to enhance community facilities near 6810 South Halsted Street, Chicago.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations and partners in Illinois to develop and implement solar energy projects that prioritize local ownership and benefit underserved populations.

Energy
Nonprofits