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Illinois grants for Nonprofits

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Hospital Preparedness- IL Medical Emergency Response Team
$500,000
Illinois Department of Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding is designed to ensure the Illinois Medical Emergency Response Team remains fully prepared to provide medical assistance during disasters, while also enhancing community training and collaboration with other emergency preparedness agencies.

Safety
Nonprofits
Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP)
$30,000,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to create employment and career development programs for at-risk youth in Illinois, helping them overcome barriers to success.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Network Anchors (CNA-26)
$100,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Illinois to strengthen community networks that improve access to mental and behavioral health services for families and children.

Health
Nonprofits
Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley Restoration Fund
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that restore and enhance forests, wetlands, and aquatic habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, benefiting wildlife and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
The Grove Foundation Annual Grant Program
$1,000
The Grove Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to grassroots organizations in Downers Grove, Illinois, to support community projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Family Planning Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This program provides funding to healthcare organizations in Illinois to deliver essential family planning and reproductive health services to low-income individuals, ensuring equitable access regardless of background or location.

Health
Nonprofits
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Earnfare
$170,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Illinois to create work-based learning programs for adult SNAP recipients, helping them gain job experience and meet federal work requirements.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Route 66 Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified convention and visitors bureaus in Illinois for enhancing and promoting the historic Route 66 tourism experience in preparation for its centennial celebration in 2026.

Recreation
Nonprofits
TANF Employment & Training Program - Support Services Program
$223,300
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations that help low-income individuals receiving TANF by offering daily transportation to and from jobs at large employers in Illinois and nearby states.

Transportation
County governments
Women’s Leadership Council Micro-Grant
$1,500
Southern Illinois University Foundation Women’s Leadership Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support for innovative, women-led projects at Southern Illinois University that empower women students, faculty, and staff, enhancing their learning experiences and campus engagement.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals
Dupaco Nonprofit Grant
$20,000
Dupaco Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that promote affordable housing, workforce development through education and training, or small business growth to enhance community well-being.

Housing
Nonprofits
235 Successful Reentry
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that assist individuals transitioning from incarceration to reintegrate into society, focusing on reducing recidivism through services like mental health support, employment assistance, and housing stability.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Land Bank Technical Assistance Network
Contact for amount
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to organizations involved in land banking to improve their operations and enhance community development efforts in managing vacant and abandoned properties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant
$250,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois school food authorities for purchasing or renovating equipment to improve the quality and safety of meals served to students.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Henrietta Lange Burk Fund
Contact for amount
Henrietta Lange Burk Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area that focus on arts, education, healthcare, and human services for underserved populations, particularly older adults.

Arts
Nonprofits
Dupaco’s Gift of Innovation Grant
$40,000
Dupaco Credit Union
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides tailored consulting services to nonprofit organizations in Iowa and select counties in Illinois and Wisconsin, helping them improve operational efficiency and community impact without offering direct financial support.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Boone County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Boone County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public service entities in Boone County, Illinois, for projects that improve community quality of life through health, education, arts, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Land & Building Acquisition
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Cook County that support at-risk youth through sports programs, specifically for acquiring or remodeling facilities in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Capitol Complex Construction Interruption Grant Program
$40,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides $40,000 to small public-facing businesses in the Illinois Capitol Complex to help them recover from revenue losses due to nearby construction.

Community Development
Nonprofits