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Illinois grants for City or township governments

Explore 257 grant opportunities

Acquisition of Land or Conservation Easements Grant Program
Contact for amount
Prairie State Conservation Coalition (PSCC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local government entities in Illinois for acquiring land or conservation easements to protect and enhance natural habitats and wildlife areas.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Highland Park Community Foundation Grant
$50,000
Highland Park Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that serve residents of Highland Park and Highwood, Illinois, focusing on areas such as education, human services, and cultural arts, particularly in response to community needs following the 2022 Highland Park Shooting.

Education
Nonprofits
Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD)
$1,125,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2025

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for acquiring and developing land dedicated to public outdoor recreation.

Recreation
City or township governments
Park & Trail Grant
$300,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
State

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
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
Greenway and Trails Technical Assistance Program
$20,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to coalitions of local governments, organizations, and stakeholders in Illinois to plan and develop greenways and trails that promote conservation, recreation, and community connectivity.

Recreation
State governments
Unsewered Communities Construction Grant (UCCGP)
$5,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Illinois local governments to construct essential wastewater collection and treatment facilities for communities lacking these services, ensuring public health and environmental protection.

Environment
County governments
Application schedule varies. Check the IDNR Grant Opportunities for application periods: https://dnr.illinois.gov/grants.html
$4,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to various organizations and groups in Illinois for projects aimed at reducing water pollution from nonpoint sources, such as agricultural runoff and urban stormwater.

Natural Resources
Individuals
IL Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations for small-scale transportation projects that improve alternative transportation options, preserve cultural resources, and enhance community quality of life in Illinois.

Transportation
City or township governments
Land & Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) Grant Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for acquiring land designated for public outdoor recreation, such as parks and natural areas.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ) Improvement Program
Contact for amount
East-West Gateway (EWG) Council of Governments
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations in the St. Louis region to improve transportation infrastructure and reduce air pollution and carbon emissions.

Transportation
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
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
Better Birth Outcomes - Comprehensive
$1,685,700
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 7, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Illinois to deliver comprehensive nursing support and services to pregnant and parenting individuals and their infants, focusing on reducing maternal and infant health disparities.

Health
Nonprofits
CFLL Historic Preservation Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Springfield, Illinois, to restore or preserve historically significant buildings and promote awareness of historic preservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2025 Access to Recreation Program
$3,000
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Sangamon County, Illinois, to create accessible recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Regional Arts Partner Grant Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations and community groups in Illinois to develop and expand arts programming that meets the unique cultural needs of their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$679,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Illinois-based nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities to enhance the specialty crop industry, focusing on food safety, research, and support for underserved farmers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (GIGO)
$2,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

Nov 5, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and government entities in Illinois for projects that implement green infrastructure practices to improve water quality and manage stormwater runoff.

Environment
City or township governments
Infection Prevention Liaison Program
$450,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to healthcare organizations in Illinois to improve infection prevention and control practices in long-term care facilities and acute care settings, promoting health equity and effective healthcare measures.

Health
Nonprofits