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Illinois Community Development Grants

Explore 238 grant opportunities

High Risk Family Case Management
$1,053,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

May 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support local organizations in Illinois that provide essential nursing care and support services to high-risk pregnant and postpartum individuals and their infants, aiming to improve health outcomes and reduce disparities in maternal and infant health.

Health
Nonprofits
DHS/DRS Independent Living Services for Older Individuals Who are Blind
$150,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

May 2, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that offer independent living services to help older individuals who are blind or visually impaired maintain their independence and quality of life.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Youth Services
$100,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

May 7, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides $10,000 to small U.S. towns and nonprofit organizations to engage residents in shaping their community's future through a structured participatory model, requiring a matching contribution to ensure local investment.

Health
Nonprofits
EMS Assistance Grant FY26
$5,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This state-funded initiative provides financial support to licensed Emergency Medical Services providers in Illinois for training and essential equipment improvements to enhance emergency medical care.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant 2025
Contact for amount
Town of Cicero
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This program provides federal funding to support affordable housing, public services, and community improvements for low- and moderate-income residents in Cicero, Illinois.

Community Development
City or township governments
Better Birth Outcomes - Navigation
$7,920,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

May 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Chicago that provide personalized assistance to pregnant and parenting individuals, helping them access healthcare and community resources to improve maternal and infant health outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Better Birth Outcomes - Comprehensive
$17,424,425
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

May 5, 2025

Date Added

Apr 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Illinois to deliver comprehensive nursing support and services to pregnant and parenting individuals and their infants, focusing on improving health outcomes and reducing disparities.

Health
Nonprofits
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Illinois
Contact for amount
The Coleman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

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.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
TANF Employment & Training Program - Job Placement with Retention Program
$310,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help individuals receiving TANF benefits find and keep jobs, promoting economic self-sufficiency.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Community Projects in Cook County Suburbs
$250,000
Cook County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in suburban Cook County for community-driven arts projects that enhance local culture and public spaces.

Community Development
City or township governments
Overdose Fatality Review Team Development and Implementation
$75,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local organizations in Illinois to establish and expand teams that review overdose deaths and develop strategies to prevent future fatalities through collaboration among various community partners.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Clinician Health System Capacity Building Overdose Prevention
$75,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to enhance clinician training and health system capacity for effectively addressing opioid and stimulant use disorders through evidence-based practices and systemic improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Statewide Planning and Research Funds
$50,000
llinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Business Growth Initiative Grant
$30,000
The Lake County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This program provides funding and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed sustainably while positively impacting their local communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Land & Building Acquisition
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Cook County that support at-risk youth through sports programs, specifically for acquiring or remodeling facilities in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Supportive Housing Program
$1,500,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 24, 2026

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer housing and essential services to individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or living with chronic disabilities in Illinois.

Community Development
State governments
TANF Employment and Training Special Projects - College Scholarship Program
$350,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

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.

Community Development
State governments
Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program - Earnfare
$170,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 25, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Illinois to create work-based learning programs for adult SNAP recipients, helping them gain job experience and meet federal work requirements.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
HCD Special Project Contracts
$550,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

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.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Domestic Violence Prevention and Intervention Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Illinois that offer essential services such as shelter, counseling, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and their children.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits