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Illinois grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses

Explore 25 grant opportunities

Leaking Underground Storage Tank (UST) Fund
$1,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to owners and operators of leaking petroleum underground storage tanks in Illinois to help cover the costs of site investigation and cleanup to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
$24,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to eligible entities for the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations in Illinois, with a focus on promoting equitable access to EV infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Nicor Gas Illinois Innovator Award
$25,000
Evergreen Climate Innovations
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides $25,000 and mentorship to early-stage climate technology companies in Illinois, helping them develop innovative solutions that positively impact the environment.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This program provides funding to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Illinois, specifically targeting disadvantaged communities and organizations that serve them.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Illinois Electric Vehicle Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (RAA) Program
$200,000
Illinois Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to private companies, site hosts, and local public agencies in Illinois for repairing or replacing non-operational electric vehicle chargers to enhance the state's EV charging network.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grants to Promote the Community Health Worker Profession in Illinois
$200,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create a campaign that promotes the community health worker profession in Illinois, aiming to increase awareness, integration, and workforce expansion in healthcare and social services.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
FY26 Community Grants
Contact for amount
United Way of Will County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Will County, Illinois, that provide innovative programs addressing youth opportunities, community health, and financial security to promote equity and long-term stability.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
$250,000
City of Chicago
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides financial support for businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve commercial and cultural spaces in underserved neighborhoods of Chicago.

Science and Technology
For profit organizations other than small businesses
State Participation in Local Lead Projects Program
$11,500,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT).
State

Application Deadline

Feb 7, 2025

Date Added

Jan 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $11.5 million to Rivian for roadway improvements or new construction near State Highway 150 in Illinois, aimed at enhancing public safety and promoting economic development.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Business Attraction Prime Sites
$25,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to businesses relocating or expanding in Illinois, focusing on significant job creation and investment in targeted industries like life sciences and clean energy.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2025 Legal Information for the Public Grant
$1,380,000
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2024

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to Illinois nonprofit organizations to create legal information centers and projects that help residents understand and navigate the legal system, particularly in areas like family law, housing, and immigration.

Law Justice and Legal Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Development Grant – Medium (CDG-M)
$5,000,000
City of Chicago – Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use development projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community development and economic growth.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Development Grant – Small (CDG-S)
$250,000
City of Chicago – Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to private and non-profit developers, property owners, and businesses for commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects that enhance community vitality in Chicago.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Strategic Economic Development Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2024

Date Added

Sep 5, 2024

A grant provided through this opportunity will support business retention investments needed for the continuation of a company’s operating presence in Illinois. Mandatory requirements: β€’ Minimum employee retention level:100 β€’ Eligible entities: 1. Must be a private for-profit business entity 2. Must be the legal owner of and have the authority to implement investments in a manufacturing complex already located and operating in Bushnell, IL. 3. Must have extensive direct applicable experience in operating a successful tool manufacturing firm. 4. Business entity must have less than 1,000 employees in Illinois. 5. Must have acquired a 100 full-time equivalent tool manufacturing firm in in McDonough County. In order to maximize the effectiveness of this retention investment, the applicant must maintain the operational production status of current product lines and not relocate these to other physical sites outside of an existing manufacturing plant located within Bushnell, IL. Expenses related to this grant must be directly tied to the retention of employees or improvements of the facilities located in Bushnell. For example, reimbursements for payroll and facility improvements may be acceptable under this grant.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible contractors for developing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that benefit low-income communities and promote workforce training in Illinois.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program
$700,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Sep 3, 2024

Date Added

Jul 22, 2024

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is the SSBCI implementing entity for the State of Illinois. Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO), DCEO is seeking grantees to provide technical assistance to eligible VSB and SEDI-owned businesses that are applying for, preparing to apply for, or have previously applied for a SSBCI capital program or other federal or other jurisdiction small business program.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Chicagoland Job Creators Grant
$5,000
Founders First Community Development Corporation (FFCDC)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support and educational resources to diverse-led businesses in Illinois, helping them grow and create new jobs.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Finish Line Grant Program in Illinois
$50,000
Invest Aurora
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 19, 2024

Date Added

Jun 21, 2024

The Aurora’s Finish Line Grant Program offers gap financing solutions to commercial businesses and property owners seeking to complete permanent property rehabilitation and improvement projects. Donor Name: Invest Aurora State: County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 07/19/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Purpose of the Finish Line Grant Program is to increase the economic viability of the City of Aurora by assisting business and property owners in their completion of commercial rehabilitation projects. The Finish Line Grant Committee will consider each case on its individual merits. Funding Information A project up to a maximum grant amount of $50,000. Geographic Areas Eligible rehabilitation projects must be performed on commercial properties located within the limits of the City of Aurora. Qualified Expenses Qualified Expenses that are eligible for reimbursement under the Finish Line Grant are:Β  Build out costs for new or expanded retail space resulting in fixed capital improvements that will remain permanent to the property.Β  Building materialsΒ  Internal and external lightingΒ  HVAC, electrical, and plumbing new system installation and upgrades onlyΒ  Β  Exterior signageΒ  Repair/rehabilitation of building exterior, including tuckpointing Qualifications Eligibility Criteria The property proposed for rehabilitation must be zoned for commercial use and be located within the limits of the City of Aurora. To be eligible for reimbursement of project costs under this grant program, the following requirements and conditions must be met:Β  Control of the property must be proven.Β  Good Standing with the City of Aurora must be established.Β  No existing code violations on the subject property must be proven.Β  All required permits and certificates must be issued by the COA before funds will be distributedΒ  Project cost must exceed $5,000Β  Only Qualified Expenses will be reimbursed.Β  Projects started prior to April 15, 2024 are not eligibleΒ  Business must generate retail sales tax (51% of annual revenue must generate sales tax – annual sales tax reporting required)Β  All work must be permanent to the building.Β  For more information, visit Invest Aurora Illinois.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Illinois Public Radio and Television
$600,000
Illinois Illinois Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public radio and television stations in Illinois to help them sustain and improve their operations and programming for local audiences.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Rockford Business Growth Program
$25,000
City of Rockford
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Jun 11, 2024

The City of Rockford’s Business Growth Program offers forgivable loans to for-profit businesses for advancement of business operations. Donor Name: City of Rockford State:Β Illinois City:Β Rockford Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The City of Rockford’s Business Growth Program (Program) offers up to $25,000 in gap funding to business growth projects. The Program is to encourage business development and advancement with job creation for low-to-moderate income individuals. Business must be located in an eligible census tract to apply. Eligible ProjectsΒ  Eligible Projects Include: Purchase of equipment. Operating expenses associated with business expansion (inventory, employee salaries, rent, operating expenses and advertising/marketing expenses). Eligibility CriteriaΒ  Eligible Applicants Include: For-profit businesses legally established and operating within the City of Rockford’s municipal boundaries. Business is located in a property zoned Commercial or Industrial Business was established by May 1, 2024 documented through registration by the State or County. Business is registered with the Official U.S. Government System for Award Management (SAM.gov), and will have an Active status at the time of assistance. Ineligible Applicants Include: Home-based businesses. Businesses established after May 1, 2024. Businesses that primarily engage in speculative activities that develop profits from fluctuations in price rather than through normal course of trade. Non-profits. For more information, visit City of Rockford.

Arts
For profit organizations other than small businesses