Illinois Community Development Grants

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Illinois that assist low-income individuals in expunging cannabis-related convictions, helping them regain access to employment, housing, and personal dignity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations in Illinois that operate a network of rape crisis centers, enabling them to deliver essential services for sexual assault prevention and survivor assistance.

This program provides financial assistance to Certified Local Governments in Illinois to develop and improve their local historic preservation initiatives.

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.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in the St. Louis area that are implementing projects to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that help integrate immigrants and refugees into communities across Illinois.

This grant provides financial support to small to mid-sized arts and culture organizations in Chicago, helping them advance equity and sustainability within the local creative community.

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based not-for-profit snowmobile clubs and organizations for developing and maintaining snowmobile trails and facilities accessible to the public.

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit media organizations in the Chicago area to help them grow their audiences and develop sustainable business models for community-centered journalism.

This grant provides financial support to small, community-led nonprofits in Northern Illinois that are focused on innovative solutions to combat hunger and improve food access.

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.

This funding opportunity supports Illinois-based organizations in developing telementoring programs to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved and rural communities.

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.

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and public entities in DeKalb County, Illinois, to support the construction and expansion of facilities that address community needs.

This program provides funding to local governments to help improve the safety and livability of homes for low-to-moderate income families in their communities.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for acquiring and developing land dedicated to public outdoor recreation.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve residents in Clark County, Missouri, Hancock County, Illinois, and Lee County, Iowa, focusing on projects that improve education, health, and financial stability in the community.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Illinois that are focused on developing and implementing training and evaluation programs to improve service delivery and workforce effectiveness.