Illinois Community Development Grants

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in northern Illinois to enhance access to artistic programming for underserved communities.

This program provides financial assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners and residents in Urbana for essential home repairs and accessibility improvements to ensure safe and livable housing.

This grant provides funding to organizations working on sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty in specific areas, including international locations, the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis region, and West Central Illinois.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved areas of Illinois, helping them access resources, improve operations, and foster growth and innovation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations with expertise in juvenile justice to deliver training and technical assistance aimed at improving rehabilitation and reducing recidivism among youth in Illinois.

This program provides low-income homeowners and multifamily property owners in Illinois with access to affordable solar panel installations, ensuring they save on electricity bills while promoting renewable energy use in underserved communities.

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.

This program provides immediate financial assistance to nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County to address urgent community needs caused by unexpected events.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Illinois to deploy AmeriCorps members for community service projects that address critical needs in areas like education, health, and public safety.

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.

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.

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.

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.

This program provides financial assistance to coalitions of local governments, organizations, and stakeholders in Illinois to plan and develop greenways and trails that promote conservation, recreation, and community connectivity.

This program provides matching grants to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal funding in projects that support economic development and clean energy initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

This program provides funding to small food businesses, farms, and local governments in Illinois to improve their infrastructure for processing and distributing local agricultural products.

This grant provides funding to diverse and minority-owned small businesses in Illinois, offering loans between $10,000 and $50,000 to support economic growth and community development.