Illinois Community Development Grants
Explore 363 grant opportunities
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Apr 4, 2025
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.
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Oct 17, 2025
This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.
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Sep 13, 2025
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.
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Mar 24, 2025
This funding opportunity supports local organizations in the St. Louis area that are implementing projects to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability.
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Apr 29, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that help integrate immigrants and refugees into communities across Illinois.
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Oct 13, 2025
This program provides financial incentives to Illinois farmers for adopting sustainable no-till and strip-till agricultural practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
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Nov 22, 2023
This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific areas to promote children's well-being, cultural enrichment, and essential community services.
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Nov 19, 2024
This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois to improve public infrastructure or assist businesses that create or retain jobs for low-to-moderate income residents.
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Apr 29, 2025
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.
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Jan 27, 2025
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.
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Nov 6, 2024
This program provides funding to projects that improve tourism attractions in Illinois, helping local communities increase visitor traffic and boost economic growth.
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Oct 18, 2024
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.
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Apr 10, 2025
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.
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May 19, 2025
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.
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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 operations, enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability across various modes of transport.
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Mar 8, 2026
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Feb 3, 2026
This funding opportunity supports Illinois farmers, food banks, and community organizations in enhancing their capacity to deliver fresh, nutritious food to those in need through infrastructure improvements and logistical upgrades.
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Apr 10, 2025
This funding opportunity supports Illinois-based organizations in developing telementoring programs to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved and rural communities.
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Oct 20, 2025
This program provides financial support to hotels in DuPage County to attract new meetings, conferences, and sports events, boosting local tourism and economic activity.
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May 16, 2025
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.
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Nov 19, 2024
This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois to improve and rehabilitate homes for low-to-moderate income families in communities that do not receive direct federal assistance.

