Illinois Employment Labor and Training Grants
Explore 153 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Mar 28, 2026
Date Added
Oct 28, 2025
This grant provides funding to organizations working on sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty in specific areas, including international locations, the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis region, and West Central Illinois.
Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2026
Date Added
Dec 30, 2025
This program provides funding to downstate Illinois community colleges for establishing advanced manufacturing training facilities to support workforce development in high-demand sectors.
Application Deadline
Mar 19, 2026
Date Added
Feb 18, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit associations in Illinois to enhance workforce training programs for manufacturers, helping them improve employee skills and productivity.
Application Deadline
Mar 3, 2026
Date Added
Feb 3, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will train and deploy former mental health patients as peer ambassadors to assist individuals transitioning from institutional care to community living.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments to support private businesses in creating and retaining jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals in economically distressed areas.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jun 5, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to small commercial and mixed-use property owners and tenants in Aurora, Illinois, for essential property improvements and renovations.
Application Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Date Added
Dec 9, 2024
This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.
Application Deadline
Mar 23, 2026
Date Added
Dec 16, 2024
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Illinois to deploy AmeriCorps members for community service projects that address critical needs in areas like education, health, and public safety.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2026
Date Added
Jan 28, 2025
This program provides financial support to Illinois-based for-profit businesses that have received a federal Phase I SBIR or STTR grant, helping them advance their innovative research and pursue further funding opportunities.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 6, 2023
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Aurora, Illinois area that empower women, particularly women of color, through programs focused on education, economic empowerment, and racial equity.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2026
Date Added
Jul 1, 2025
This program provides financial support to businesses looking to relocate or expand in Illinois, encouraging significant job creation and investment in key industries like life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
Application Deadline
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
Nov 19, 2024
This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois to help create or retain jobs by supporting private businesses through infrastructure improvements and direct funding for projects.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 7, 2023
This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at colleges near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.
Application Deadline
Mar 3, 2026
Date Added
Feb 3, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Illinois to create permanent supportive housing for individuals with complex medical and behavioral health needs, particularly those transitioning from institutional care or at risk of institutionalization.
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
Mar 5, 2026
Date Added
Feb 25, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist individuals living with or at risk for HIV as they transition out of correctional facilities in Illinois, ensuring they receive essential medical and support services in the community.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 16, 2025
This program provides financial support to Illinois-based companies in strategic sectors for job training initiatives that enhance employee skills and promote economic growth.
Application Deadline
Apr 6, 2026
Date Added
Feb 2, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations delivering essential services to low-income residents in Urbana, Illinois, focusing on areas such as domestic violence, education, healthcare, and housing.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Feb 28, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support for healthcare programs that serve medically underserved communities in the Chicago area, prioritizing initiatives led by nurses.

