Illinois Community Development Grants
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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 transit agencies.
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Jul 28, 2025
This funding program provides financial support to local public agencies in Illinois for safety improvements at highway-rail crossings on local roads, helping to reduce accidents and enhance safety.
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Jul 28, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for transportation infrastructure improvements that facilitate business growth and job creation.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides no-interest or low-interest loans to municipalities in Illinois for the cleanup of contaminated sites that have already been assessed and have an approved remediation plan.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments to support private businesses in creating and retaining jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals in economically distressed areas.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides federal funding to schools and local organizations in Illinois to create safer walking and biking routes for K-12 students.
Application Deadline
May 29, 2026
Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local public agencies in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for developing comprehensive plans focused on parks, recreation, and environmental management.
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Jul 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development and maintenance of off-highway vehicle trails and facilities in Illinois, targeting local governments, non-profits, businesses, and individuals committed to enhancing public access to OHV recreation.
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Jul 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect coastal habitats, improve public access, and enhance community resilience along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to Certified Local Governments in Illinois to develop and improve their local historic preservation initiatives.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides funding to improve transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the St. Louis region through various capital and operational projects.
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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 enhance the state's role as a key freight hub.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides technical planning assistance to local governments and community partners in northeastern Illinois to enhance equity, resilience, and sustainability in their communities.
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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.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides funding to local public agencies in Illinois for transportation projects that improve safety, support complete streets, and enhance local infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged areas.
Application Deadline
Feb 2, 2024
Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local public agencies in Illinois for improving safety at rail-highway crossings through various infrastructure enhancements and safety measures.
Application Deadline
Aug 15, 2025
Date Added
Jul 22, 2025
This program provides funding to community-based food banks in Illinois to improve access to nutritious food for adults by enhancing food offerings and implementing nutrition-focused policies.
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2025
Date Added
Jul 18, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support and capacity-building resources to small or emerging nonprofits in McHenry County, helping them strengthen their operations and enhance their community services.
Application Deadline
Aug 18, 2025
Date Added
Jul 17, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments, nonprofits, and educational institutions in Illinois to develop partnerships and implement public health strategies that address health disparities in underserved communities outside of Cook County and Chicago.
Application Deadline
Sep 3, 2025
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.