Illinois Community Development Grants

This grant provides funding to organizations in the greater Chicago area that are working to enhance support for tech-based startups, improve access to capital, and advocate for reducing barriers to entrepreneurship.

This program provides financial support to municipalities and partner organizations in Illinois for community-based holiday lights events that celebrate local culture and foster community belonging.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.

This grant provides financial support to local non-profit organizations that serve children in the St. Charles area, focusing on specific programs rather than administrative costs.

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized family farms in the Midwest that focus on sustainable practices and sell their products in the Chicago market.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

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.

This funding opportunity supports arts-related projects, programs, and events in the Town of Normal, Illinois, with a focus on enhancing accessibility for seniors, students, and low-income individuals.

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.

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to non-profit organizations in Cook County for acquiring land and making capital improvements to enhance community facilities near 6810 South Halsted Street, Chicago.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations promoting seven designated National Scenic Byways in Illinois, enhancing awareness and visitor engagement with these scenic routes and their attractions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist Latino/Hispanic individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in accessing culturally appropriate services and resources.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help low-income individuals, particularly TANF recipients and guardians, access college education and achieve economic self-sufficiency.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will establish a Technical Assistance Center to help implement strategies for preventing and ending homelessness in Illinois through training, best practices, and data-driven support.

This program provides technical planning assistance to local governments and community partners in northeastern Illinois to enhance equity, resilience, and sustainability in their communities.

The City of Naperville's Special Events & Community Arts Grant Fund Program is a one-year grant available to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and individual artists, aimed at supporting special events and artistic cultural experiences that promote inclusivity and diversity, with applications due by October 4, 2024.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to enhance professional development and resources for early childhood educators and families serving young children with disabilities.

This program provides resources and professional development opportunities for Black and Latine-led nonprofit organizations in Chicago that focus on workforce development in their communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.