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Illinois grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses

Explore 111 grant opportunities

Strategic Economic Development Program
$2,375,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a designated electric vehicle component manufacturer in McLean County, Illinois, to enhance their facilities and equipment for EV production.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Illinois
Contact for amount
The Coleman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in the greater Chicago area that are working to enhance support for tech-based startups, improve access to capital, and advocate for reducing barriers to entrepreneurship.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Land & Building Acquisition Grants Management Program
$6,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
ComEd Powering Safe Communities Grant Program
$10,000
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and partnered non-profits in the ComEd service area for projects that improve public safety, community resilience, and sustainability through electrification initiatives.

Safety
City or township governments
Off-Highway Vehicle Program (OHV)
$500,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development and maintenance of off-highway vehicle trails and facilities in Illinois, targeting local governments, non-profits, businesses, and individuals committed to enhancing public access to OHV recreation.

Recreation
County governments
Antibiotic Stewardship Campaign
$150,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to improve antibiotic prescribing practices and promote health equity in healthcare settings, particularly in long-term care facilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Climate Change Investment Initiative (2c2i)
$300,000
Exelon Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding program provides financial support and resources to innovative startups focused on clean energy and environmental sustainability solutions that benefit communities within Exelon's service areas.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
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
Route 66 Extraordinary Women Micro-Grant
$2,000
Road Ahead Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 25, 2024

This program provides financial support to women-owned or operated businesses along Route 66 to help maintain operations, aid in reopening, and promote new ventures.

Community Development
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