Illinois Community Development Grants

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public-serving organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties through various charitable activities.

This program provides $5,000 grants and support to creative entrepreneurs in Illinois and Indiana who are focused on sustainability and business growth.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations in Coles County, Illinois, for projects that promote social justice, human rights, religious tolerance, and environmental protection, with a preference for initiatives that engage local youth and address significant, unmet needs.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to offer free tax preparation services and education on tax credits to low-income individuals in Illinois, particularly those served by the Department of Human Services.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri to enhance community services in areas such as arts, education, health, and youth development.

This program provides a free civic education opportunity for community members in Normal, Illinois, to learn about local government and engage in civic participation.

The Jasper County Community Endowment, managed by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, offers grants to 501(c)(3) public charities, school districts, municipalities, or unincorporated groups serving Jasper County, Illinois, for projects with a clear charitable purpose.

This funding opportunity is designed for private sector businesses in Illinois to develop projects that boost tourism and drive economic growth in the state.

This program provides federal funding to schools and local organizations in Illinois to create safer walking and biking routes for K-12 students.

This funding provides financial support for small businesses and property owners in Chicago to make permanent improvements and repairs to their commercial and industrial properties.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Mount Carroll, Illinois, through various charitable projects and programs.

This program provides funding to certified local tourism organizations outside Chicago to boost international marketing efforts and attract global travelers to Illinois.

The Siemer Milling Company Fund, managed by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in Effingham County, Illinois, Christian County, Kentucky, and Dearborn County, Indiana, that operate programs aimed at developing leadership skills in youth aged 19 and under, with applications due by October 1, 2024.

This program provides financial support to women-owned or operated businesses along Route 66 to help maintain operations, aid in reopening, and promote new ventures.

This funding opportunity is designed to support nonprofit organizations in Illinois that aim to develop a strategic plan to enhance and promote the community health worker workforce, focusing on increasing demand, improving integration into health services, and fostering diversity within the profession.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance civic, cultural, educational, health, and social services for the residents of Teutopolis, Illinois.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and eligible entities in communities affected by firearm violence to coordinate resources, develop safety plans, and implement strategies aimed at reducing violence and promoting equity.

This program provides funding for community organizations to help connect individuals from underserved populations to job training and contractor opportunities in the clean energy sector.

This funding opportunity provides $750,000 to a nonprofit organization in Illinois to improve colorectal cancer screening rates among adults aged 45-75, particularly focusing on underserved populations and health equity initiatives.