Illinois grants for Special district governments
Explore 90 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Mar 5, 2026
Date Added
Feb 24, 2026
This grant provides funding to eligible tax-exempt and governmental organizations in Illinois to improve access to HIV care and support services, enhancing health outcomes for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois to develop comprehensive plans for improving wastewater infrastructure in small and disadvantaged communities lacking adequate facilities.
Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
Date Added
Feb 13, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to publicly owned wastewater treatment plants in Illinois for implementing solar energy and battery storage systems to enhance energy resilience and operational efficiency.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 6, 2023
This program provides immediate financial assistance to nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County to address urgent community needs caused by unexpected events.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 24, 2024
This program provides funding to businesses and government entities in designated areas of Illinois to replace older diesel trucks with all-electric models, promoting cleaner air and reduced emissions.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
Date Added
Mar 18, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support for conservation projects that enhance public open spaces and promote climate resiliency and pollinator habitat in Northern Illinois.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jan 27, 2026
This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for urgent disaster response projects that ensure public health and safety in communities affected by state-declared disasters.
Application Deadline
Mar 15, 2026
Date Added
Jan 19, 2026
This funding opportunity supports established farmers markets in a designated rural area, helping them enhance marketing, technology, education, and community engagement to strengthen local economies and foster community connections.
Application Deadline
May 29, 2026
Date Added
Jun 13, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments and qualified organizations in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for the development and improvement of public parks, trails, and recreational facilities.
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 24, 2024
This program provides funding to public airports in Illinois for projects that improve aviation infrastructure and operations, ensuring safe and efficient air travel.
Application Deadline
Apr 17, 2026
Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
This program provides funding to the Illinois Department of Transportation for projects that enhance the state's freight infrastructure, promoting economic growth and improving transportation efficiency.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Mar 7, 2024
This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Application Deadline
Mar 5, 2026
Date Added
Feb 25, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist individuals living with or at risk for HIV as they transition out of correctional facilities in Illinois, ensuring they receive essential medical and support services in the community.
Application Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Date Added
May 5, 2025
This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Oct 8, 2024
This program provides substantial funding to support the development of commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and services.
Application Deadline
Mar 13, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jun 12, 2024
This grant provides financial support to public radio and television stations in Illinois to help sustain their operations and enhance their ability to deliver educational and cultural programming to the community.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 4, 2024
This program provides funding for projects that electrify mobile sources to improve air quality and reduce emissions in Illinois.
Application Deadline
May 1, 2024
Date Added
Mar 24, 2024
The Illinois EPA is seeking proposals for projects aimed at addressing nonpoint source (NPS) pollution to enhance the quality of Illinois' surface and groundwater. Funded through the Clean Water Act's Section 319(h), this program supports the development and implementation of watershed-based planning projects. These projects may include creating new watershed-based plans, updating existing plans, providing technical assistance for NPS pollution control, and conducting environmental and social indicator monitoring. The goal is to prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments through strategic planning and community engagement. Grant renewed every year.

