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Illinois grants for State governments

Explore 102 grant opportunities

State/Local Airport Improvement Program
$45,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

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.

Transportation
State governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and transportation agencies in northeastern Illinois for projects that enhance bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure, promoting non-motorized travel and connectivity within the region.

Transportation
City or township governments
Competitive Freight Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local, state, and governmental entities in Illinois to improve freight transportation infrastructure and enhance the state's role as a key freight hub.

Transportation
State governments
Recreation Trails Program (RTP)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to government agencies, nonprofits, and private operators for developing and maintaining public recreational trails, with a focus on enhancing outdoor access and conservation efforts.

Recreation
Individuals
IL Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Transportation
City or township governments
LGBTQ Community Fund
$40,000
The Chicago Community TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area that serve the unique needs of LGBTQ youth and seniors, aiming to address service gaps and promote leadership within these communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
Statewide Planning & Research (SPR)
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports planning and research activities for sustainable transportation systems in Illinois, primarily aimed at state agencies and local public agencies involved in transportation infrastructure development.

Transportation
State governments
CFCI Community Needs Grants
$15,000
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as education, health, and workforce development.

Community Development
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
Latino Outreach
$165,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist Latino/Hispanic individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in accessing culturally appropriate services and resources.

Health
Nonprofits
TANF Employment and Training Special Projects - College Scholarship Program
$350,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help low-income individuals, particularly TANF recipients and guardians, access college education and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

Community Development
State governments
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG)
$200,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois local, tribal, and state government entities for programs that assist individuals involved in the justice system by addressing their behavioral health and substance misuse disorders, along with housing needs.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Expanding Access & Resources to Behavioral Health Impact Grant
$40,000
United Way of the Wabash Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofits and community organizations in Indiana and Illinois to develop and expand programs that improve mental health and substance use outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Interfacility Communication and Infection Prevention Efforts Via XDRO Registry
$212,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the maintenance and enhancement of a registry that facilitates infection surveillance and communication among healthcare facilities in Illinois, particularly focusing on those serving high-risk communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Congestion Mitigation and Air Quality Improvement Program (CMAQ) and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
$358,000,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local governments and transit agencies in northeastern Illinois to implement projects that reduce air pollution and traffic congestion while promoting sustainable transportation options.

Transportation
State governments
Women to Women Giving Circle Grants
$20,000
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in central Illinois that assist women and children facing challenges related to housing, food, transportation, and childcare insecurity.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Driving a Cleaner Illinois Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State

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.

Environment
State governments
Highland Park Community Foundation Grant
$50,000
Highland Park Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that serve residents of Highland Park and Highwood, Illinois, focusing on areas such as education, human services, and cultural arts, particularly in response to community needs following the 2022 Highland Park Shooting.

Education
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Contact for amount
East-West Gateway (EWG) Council of Governments
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides federal funding to local governments, schools, nonprofits, and other eligible entities for projects that improve transportation options, safety, and environmental quality in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Transportation
City or township governments