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Illinois grants for Nonprofits

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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
Fine Arts Fund Grant
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualified agencies in the Greater Kankakee River Valley Area to support artistic projects that promote community engagement and cultural enrichment.

Arts
Nonprofits
Donaldson Foundation Organizational Grants
$20,000
Donaldson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations focused on educational initiatives in communities where Donaldson Company operates, helping to enhance access to education and address local educational needs.

Education
Nonprofits
TANF Employment & Training - Parent Mentor Program
$241,142
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist low-income parents, especially African American and Latino individuals, in becoming mentors and tutors to improve their leadership skills, education, and employment prospects while enhancing student engagement in schools.

Education
Nonprofits
We Rise Together – Advancing Youth Workforce Development in Chicago’s Communities
$200,000
The Chicago Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Chicago that provide workforce development programs for young people aged 14 to 24, particularly those facing barriers to employment and education, to help them gain skills and secure jobs in high-demand fields.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community Access and Workforce Readiness Initiative
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Illinois to help low-income and marginalized individuals gain education, training, and employment skills for sustainable self-sufficiency.

Education
Nonprofits
Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants in Illinois
Contact for amount
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public organizations in Illinois, particularly in DeKalb County, to enhance music education initiatives for underserved communities.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Social Service Grant
$750,000
City of Naperville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential social services to residents of Naperville, Illinois, with a focus on areas such as emergency assistance, mental health, and support for seniors, youth, and individuals with disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction and Window Replacement (CLEAR-Win)
$4,000,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to reduce lead hazards in low-income homes across Illinois by replacing windows and addressing other lead-related issues.

Environment
City or township governments
CDBG for Economic Development Activities in Illinois
$100,000
City of Waukegan
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local government departments and nonprofit organizations in Waukegan for economic development projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents and address urban challenges.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Apprenticeship Expansion Competitive Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to develop and expand apprenticeship programs that connect individuals, especially those from underrepresented groups, with career pathways in various industries.

Community Development
City or township governments
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides funding to various organizations in Illinois to develop or improve tourism attractions, boosting local economies and increasing visitor engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant
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Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Illinois, benefiting farmers, nonprofits, and educational organizations focused on innovation, food safety, and community access to fresh produce.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Consolidated Communications Fund for Economic Development and Community Leadership in Illinois
Contact for amount
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Consolidated Communications Fund for Economic Development and Community Leadership Grants, provided by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, offers financial support to nonprofit organizations in Coles County, Illinois, that aim to enhance workforce skills, entrepreneurship, and business development environment, with a focus on projects that build organizational strength and leadership capacity in areas like fundraising, governance, finance, marketing, and technology.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
David and Kay Williams Music Education Grants
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Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support for music education initiatives in Central Illinois, focusing on diverse and inclusive programs that engage individuals of all ages and abilities, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Education
Nonprofits
The Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation Grant
$25,000
The Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Henry County, Illinois, focusing on educational assistance for local students, historic preservation, religious initiatives, and nursing home care for those in need.

Education
Nonprofits
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Kane County Food and Farm Resiliency Grant Program
$50,000
Kane County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to food-growing businesses and nonprofits in Kane County to help them recover from pandemic impacts and improve food security through fresh produce donations.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Reproductive Health Security Grant
$450,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to reproductive health organizations in Illinois to improve security measures against violence and harassment, ensuring the safety of their facilities and services.

Health
Nonprofits
Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)
$4,000,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide adult education and literacy services to help English language learners improve their language skills while gaining knowledge for economic independence and civic engagement.

Education
City or township governments