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Illinois Environment Grants

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Statewide Planning and Research Funds
$24,750
Illinois Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

May 24, 2024

The State Planning and Research Program funds are federal funds for States' statewide planning and research activities. The funds are used to establish a cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive framework for making transportation investment decisions and to carryout transportation research activities throughout the State. Please note: when other CSFA program funds are used as a match (typically 1437), they will be awarded/recorded under the specific CSFA program such as this one. Matching funding totals should be reduced from the matching program and added to the specific program.

Transportation
City or township governments
Illinois Clean Energy Jobs Workforce Network Program
$4,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations focused on developing a skilled workforce in Illinois' clean energy sector, particularly for underserved communities.

Energy
County governments
2025 Legal Information for the Public Grant
$1,380,000
Illinois Equal JU.S.tice Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2024

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to Illinois nonprofit organizations to create legal information centers and projects that help residents understand and navigate the legal system, particularly in areas like family law, housing, and immigration.

Law Justice and Legal Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Fiscal Year 2025 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance
$963,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states and U.S. territories with high seismic risk to improve earthquake safety through mitigation, preparedness, and educational initiatives.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
FY24 Equitable Energy Future Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Mar 23, 2024

The Equitable Energy Future Grant Program, initiated by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to promote renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in historically disadvantaged communities. With an estimated total program funding of $25.5 million, the program offers grants ranging from $250,000 to $1 million. These grants are designed to support equity investment eligible communities, provide on-the-job training, and facilitate the development of projects that benefit low-income households and community-based businesses. The program encourages projects that generate or save energy, with a significant focus on involving equity eligible contractors and workforce from CEJA or FEJA programs. Applicants are encouraged to leverage other funding sources to enhance cost-effectiveness and project impact.

Energy
Nonprofits
FY24 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program - Watershed-Based Plan Implementation and Other Activities (Section 319(h))
$4,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) offers the Section 319(h) Grant Program to address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution affecting Illinois’ water resources. This program, funded through the Clean Water Act, supports projects that prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments caused by NPS pollution. Prioritized projects include those implementing approved watershed-based plans or Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plans, with activities ranging from BMP implementation to monitoring and outreach efforts. The program encourages applications that demonstrate a comprehensive approach to NPS pollution control and offer sustainable environmental benefits. Grant renewed every year.

Environment
Nonprofits
Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA)
$600,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Mar 21, 2024

The Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program, funded by the state's Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, aims to establish a network of community-based providers throughout Illinois to facilitate community education, outreach, and recruitment. These providers will connect individuals to clean energy workforce and contractor development programs, with a focus on equity investment eligible communities and individuals. The program has a budget of $6 million and expects to award 13 grants ranging from $250,000 to $600,000. It targets specific hub regions and operates on a rolling, first-come, first-served basis.

Environment
Nonprofits
Illinois Electric Vehicle Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (RAA) Program
$200,000
Illinois Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to private companies, site hosts, and local public agencies in Illinois for repairing or replacing non-operational electric vehicle chargers to enhance the state's EV charging network.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Regional Site Readiness Program’s Capital Ready Grant Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2024

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

The Regional Site Readiness Program’s Capital Ready Grant Program, funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, offers between $250,000 to $3,000,000 to local governments, economic development organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and private landowners for infrastructure and capital improvements to prepare sites for future industrial and manufacturing development across all counties in Illinois.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
2024 Community Commitment Grants
$7,500
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2024

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

The Community Foundation of East Central Illinois is accepting applications for the 2024 Community Commitment Grant. Donor Name: Community Foundation of East Central Illinois State: Illinois County: Champaign County (IL), DeWitt County (IL), Ford County (IL), Grundy County (IL), Iroquois County (IL), LaSalle County (IL), Livingston County (IL), McLean County (IL), Shelby County (IL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 08/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Community Foundation of East Central Illinois invites proposals in the areas of arts and humanities, environment, education, health and human services, urban affairs and youth activities. While applications in any of these categories will be considered, awards may not be made in every category. Successful proposals will address problems to be solved or opportunities to be seized upon in the east central Illinois area. You are encouraged to submit proposals that: Suggest practical approaches to addressing community problems. Promote collaboration and cooperation among agencies. Generate community support, both professional and volunteer. Strengthen an agency’s effectiveness or stability. Funding Information Grants have historically ranged from $500 to $7,500. Eligibility Criteria  Any organization with an IRS Letter of Determination of a charitable tax-exempt 501(c)(3) status or other comparable non-profit public charity that serves the residents of east central Illinois is eligible to apply. For more information, visit CFECI.

Arts
Nonprofits
Trees Forever Tree Removal Grant
$25,000
Trees Forever
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2025

Date Added

May 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to Illinois communities designated as Tree City USA to remove dead or diseased trees and support future replanting efforts in disadvantaged areas.

Environment
City or township governments
Enter Friends’ 2024 Photo Contest in Illinois
Contact for amount
Friends of the Forest Preserves
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This contest invites photographers of all skill levels to showcase their images of the Cook County Forest Preserves, with a focus on capturing the area's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
2024 Giving in Action Grants
$50,000
Moline Regional Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to charitable nonprofits in various sectors, including arts, education, and health, to help them implement programs or expand initiatives within the community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community organizations to educate and assist underserved communities in Illinois with accessing clean energy programs and initiatives.

Energy
County governments
Unsewered Communities Construction Grant (UCCGP)
$5,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to Illinois local governments to construct essential wastewater collection and treatment facilities for communities lacking these services, ensuring public health and environmental protection.

Environment
County governments
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2024

Date Added

May 23, 2024

The Hubbell-Waterman Foundation is seeking grant applications from nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island Country, Illinois. Donor Name: Hubbell-Waterman Foundation State: Illinois, Iowa County: Rock Island County (IL), Scott County (IA) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/01/2024 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The foundation has three long-term funding priorities: Culture and the arts Cultivating and supporting the visual and performing arts Investing in landmark cultural institutions Supporting new and innovative programs and initiatives that enrich their community Education Supporting pre-K–12 education through: After-school and summer programs Creative learning initiatives Life skills and career training Environmental education with a focus on sustainability Mental health programs for students and their families Social welfare Supporting programs that are accessible to individuals and families through: At-risk and low-income family services Food and nutrition support Housing security Immigrant and refugee community support Physical and mental health services. Funding is awarded to support three areas of focus: culture and the arts, education, and social welfare. Within these areas, they provide support for: Capital campaigns and capital acquisitions, including construction and renovations. Operational and/or program grants not to exceed three years resulting from the completion of a capital campaign grant. Multi-year program grants not to exceed three years. Program grants may include general operating expense reimbursement. The Foundation does not fund Because Foundation believes in transparency, they have also identified projects that the foundation will not fund, including: Debt retirement Membership or affiliation campaigns, dinners, or special events Conferences, symposia, and related travel Grants that further political doctrine Grants that further religious doctrine Grants to individuals Individual scholarships or sponsorships Medical, scientific, or academic research Endowments Organizations that discriminate based on race, color, religion (creed), gender, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity or military status, except to serve an historically disadvantaged group. (Note: Inclusiveness is one of the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation’s values. Therefore, they wish to fund organizations that are inclusive in their policies and practices.) For more information, visit Hubbell-Waterman Foundation.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible contractors for developing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that benefit low-income communities and promote workforce training in Illinois.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2025 Disability Accessibility Improvement Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Supreme Court Commission on Access to JU.S.tice (ATJ Commission)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to Illinois courts and related offices to improve accessibility for individuals with disabilities, ensuring they can fully participate in court activities and receive necessary accommodations.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Impact100 Grant Program
$50,000
Heart of Illinois Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 13, 2024

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Impact100 Grant Program Donor Name: Heart of Illinois Community Foundation State: Illinois County: Macon County (IL), Moultrie County (IL), Piatt County (IL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  09/13/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Types of Projects or Programs Supported The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation invites proposals in the areas of arts/culture/recreation, social services, conservation/environment, health, youth, and education. This application accepts proposals for operating funds. What is your organization’s greatest need right now? Do you have a one-time project that would address a critical need? Are you starting a new program or expanding a current one? Do you have an improvement project that’s beyond your organization’s means? Funding Information $200,000 available funding for 2024. Funding range per grant: no minimum to $50,000. Eligibility Criteria Have 501(c) 3 status from the Internal Revenue Service or be a qualified charitable, religious or government organization. Organization must be located in Macon, Piatt, or Moultrie counties or Paris, IL The grantmaking process of The Heart of Illinois Community Foundation prioritizes 501c3 organizations that are recognized by the IRS as operating public charities for a minimum of 3 years. For more information, visit HICF.

Arts
Nonprofits
Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant
$150,000
Illinois Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2024

Date Added

May 24, 2024

The purpose of the EECBG Program is to assist eligible local governments ("eligible entities") in implementing strategies to reduce fossil fuel emissions, reduce total energy use, improve energy efficiency, and build a clean and equitable energy economy. The Illinois EPA Office of Energy identified the following project topic areas for funding eligibility: Energy Planning and Energy Efficiency: Energy Audits, Building Upgrades. Entities may develop various programs and projects that address one or more of the purposes in a cost effective manner that is of maximum benefit to the population served. Funding may not be used for regularly scheduled maintenance.

Energy
City or township governments