Illinois Community Development Grants
Explore 364 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Jan 12, 2026
Date Added
Nov 27, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven development projects in historically underinvested neighborhoods of Cook County, Illinois, to help enhance local economic growth and quality of life.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 11, 2023
This program provides financial incentives to commercial property owners in Carbondale's BPR Primary Business District to convert unused upper stories into livable apartments, promoting urban revitalization.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 8, 2024
This program provides funding to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County to help them adapt and strengthen their operations in response to changing circumstances, with a focus on BIPOC-led groups and innovative capacity-building projects.
Application Deadline
Jan 16, 2026
Date Added
Nov 22, 2025
This program provides funding to organizations in Illinois to offer job training and support services for unemployed, underemployed, and underrepresented individuals, helping them gain skills for stable employment in high-demand industries.
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Not specified
Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for transportation infrastructure improvements that facilitate business growth and job creation.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 29, 2025
This program provides federal funding to public-use airports in Illinois for essential infrastructure improvements, safety enhancements, and capacity upgrades to support aviation development and economic growth.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jun 12, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments for urgent community needs following state-declared disasters, focusing on low-to-moderate income areas.
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Date Added
Jun 9, 2025
This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and public entities in Illinois to develop and plan community solar projects that benefit low-income households and historically disadvantaged communities.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jan 31, 2025
This grant provides financial support for businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve commercial and cultural spaces in underserved neighborhoods of Chicago.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Mar 7, 2024
This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jan 27, 2025
This grant provides funding to local governments in Illinois for roadway improvements that facilitate job creation and retention by supporting new or expanding businesses.
Application Deadline
Jan 5, 2026
Date Added
Dec 9, 2024
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.
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Date Added
May 27, 2025
This program provides funding to community organizations and partners in Illinois to develop and implement solar energy projects that prioritize local ownership and benefit underserved populations.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Mar 7, 2025
This program provides funding to individuals and groups for small-scale projects that improve neighborhood accessibility, promote environmental stewardship, and foster community connections.
Application Deadline
Dec 19, 2025
Date Added
Nov 14, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois pharmacies to enhance diabetes prevention and management programs, particularly for underserved communities, by improving services and training staff.
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Date Added
Jun 9, 2025
This program provides funding to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Illinois, specifically targeting disadvantaged communities and organizations that serve them.
Application Deadline
Dec 15, 2025
Date Added
Sep 16, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofits and community organizations in Indiana and Illinois to develop and expand programs that improve mental health and substance use outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Oct 8, 2024
This program provides substantial funding to support the development of commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and services.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 24, 2024
This program provides funding to Illinois communities to address their most pressing economic and community development needs, particularly benefiting low-to-moderate income individuals.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 17, 2023
This grant provides financial and in-kind support to 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the U.S. that promote social good, global health, and assistance for military members.
