Illinois grants for Special district governments
Explore 87 grant opportunities
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Sep 16, 2025
This program provides funding to community organizations in the Greater St. Louis area for outdoor recreation projects that promote access and engagement with nature.
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May 9, 2025
This funding opportunity provides $70,702.27 to Illinois-based nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions for research projects focused on childhood cancers affecting children from birth to age 14, emphasizing health equity and social determinants of health.
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Feb 17, 2025
This state-funded initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in accessing essential community-based services in Illinois.
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Feb 11, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to enhance infrastructure in Gallatin County, specifically for electrifying a dewatering pump system to improve land readiness for commercial and industrial development.
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May 15, 2025
This grant provides funding for collaborative projects that improve the Skokie community, focusing on sustainable initiatives that benefit local residents.
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Jan 27, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for developing and maintaining public snowmobile trails and related facilities.
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May 22, 2025
This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for the construction and rehabilitation of public recreational facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for community parks and recreation infrastructure.
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Sep 13, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to local fire departments in Illinois to help them acquire essential safety equipment and training for improved community fire protection.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments and eligible agencies in northeastern Illinois for developing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that enhances non-motorized transportation.
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Jul 4, 2025
This funding opportunity supports individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Illinois to create and present public arts projects, fostering a vibrant cultural landscape across the state.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for the development and improvement of public, off-road bicycle paths and related facilities to promote safe and accessible biking.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides funding to local, state, and governmental entities in Illinois to improve freight transportation infrastructure and operations, enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability across various modes of transport.
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May 16, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Illinois that train and assist underserved populations in gaining employment in the clean energy sector.
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Jun 13, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations for small-scale transportation projects that improve alternative transportation options, preserve cultural resources, and enhance community quality of life in Illinois.
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Jun 13, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for acquiring and developing land dedicated to public outdoor recreation.
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May 31, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments for essential emergency response equipment and life-safety tools to enhance their capabilities and ensure responder safety.
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Oct 17, 2024
This program provides up to $1,000 to K-12 educators in Illinois for innovative technology projects that enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
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May 21, 2025
This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.
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Jul 29, 2025
This funding program provides financial support for technical studies aimed at improving public and intermodal transportation planning in non-metropolitan areas of Illinois, specifically targeting local governments and mass transit agencies.

