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Illinois grants for County governments

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Childhood Cancer Research
$70,702
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $70,702.27 to Illinois-based nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions for research projects focused on childhood cancers affecting children from birth to age 14, emphasizing health equity and social determinants of health.

Health
Nonprofits
Family Advocate Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities in accessing community-based services and resources in Illinois.

Health
Nonprofits
Mirza/Arts & Culture Grants
Contact for amount
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports creative projects in art, music, theater, and literature that promote arts education and cultural enrichment for individuals and communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Megasites Development Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local government entities in Rochelle and Lee County, Illinois, for infrastructure improvements that prepare large industrial sites for development, fostering economic growth in the region.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation General Grants
$5,000
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, or Logan Counties that are implementing innovative programs focused on education, health and wellness, or youth development.

Education
Nonprofits
Illinois SNOW Mobile Grant Program
$120,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for developing and maintaining public snowmobile trails and related facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Breakfact After the Bell Grant Program
$300,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides funding to Illinois schools to establish breakfast programs that improve access to nutritious meals for students, particularly those eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Community Development
County governments
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
2024 GFPI Community Fund
$100,000
Metro Chicago Good Food Purchasing Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial and technical support to systemically marginalized local farmers and food businesses in Cook County, Illinois, to enhance access to healthy, sustainable food in community meal programs and institutions.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
State/Local Airport Improvement Program
$45,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

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
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
Firefighter Grant Program
$1,000
Illinois American Water
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local fire departments in Illinois to help them acquire essential safety equipment and training for improved community fire protection.

Safety
Special district governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

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
Sparking Change Grant
$10,000
USA for UNHCR
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Illinois Health Equity Zones (HEZ) Pilot
$500,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments and eligible organizations to create partnerships that address health disparities and implement preventative health measures in communities facing significant health challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Competitive Freight Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local, state, and governmental entities in Illinois to improve freight transportation infrastructure and enhance the state's role as a key freight hub.

Transportation
State governments
Recreation Trails Program (RTP)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to government agencies, nonprofits, and private operators for developing and maintaining public recreational trails, with a focus on enhancing outdoor access and conservation efforts.

Recreation
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