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Illinois Community Development Grants

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Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grant
$10,000
Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Washington County, Oklahoma, that focus on preventing and treating negative influences on physical and mental health through specific programs.

Youth
Nonprofits
Creative Placemaking Grants
$250,000
Cook County Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in suburban Cook County for community-driven arts projects that enhance local culture and public spaces.

Arts
Nonprofits
Untold Stories Grants
$5,000
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is offering the Untold Stories Grants, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, to institutions in Coles County that aim to preserve, educate, and disseminate stories of historically underrepresented individuals, thereby promoting racial equity and social justice.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
In Youth We Trust Youth Grants
$3,000
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties that empower young people to address community challenges and develop leadership skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
Citi Foundation Community Finance Innovation Fund
$500,000
Citi Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides over $1 million to nonprofit organizations focused on improving financial inclusion and health in low-income communities across the U.S. through innovative projects and solutions.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Micro-Grants
$5,000
River City Outdoors
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Financial Education and Asset Building in Missouri and Illinois
$200,000
St. Louis Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Missouri and Illinois that provide financial education and access to financial products for low-to-moderate-income individuals and families, helping them improve their financial well-being and increase their net worth.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
QCCF Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants
$100,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help nonprofit organizations in Rock Island and Scott Counties improve their operations and sustainability through capacity-building projects in areas like fundraising, leadership, and strategic planning.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Family Advocate Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Foot Locker Foundation’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
$100,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Foot Locker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support youth in low-to-moderate income communities through mentorship, education, and health services in select U.S. cities.

Youth
Nonprofits
Chi–Cal Rivers Fund
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions in the Chicago and Calumet region to implement conservation projects that improve waterways, enhance natural habitats, and engage communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Megasites Development Program
$56,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover from challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Envisioning Justice Grants - Organizations
$10,000
Illinois Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in Illinois that use the arts and humanities to promote justice and address the impacts of mass incarceration, particularly for marginalized populations.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Breakfact After the Bell Grant Program
$300,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This grant provides funding to Illinois schools to establish breakfast programs that improve access to nutritious meals for students, particularly those eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.

Community Development
County governments
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tree Inventory and Urban Forest Management Plan
$25,000
Trees Forever
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for Illinois communities to create a detailed tree inventory and develop a strategic urban forest management plan, focusing on enhancing environmental quality and supporting disadvantaged areas.

Environment
County governments
Operations and Programs Grant Program
$20,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, to support their operations or specific programs that address community needs and promote equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Iris Krieg F.A.I.R. Fund
$20,000
Bright Promises Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that empower youth in the Chicagoland area to lead initiatives promoting fairness, access, inclusion, and resiliency in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AgForward Grant Program
$15,000
Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit educational institutions and organizations in a 12-county area to support innovative agricultural education projects that engage students and promote careers in production agriculture.

Agriculture
Nonprofits