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Illinois Food and Nutrition Grants

Explore 48 grant opportunities

Finish Line Grant Program
$75,000
Invest Aurora
Private
Rolling

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.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Specialty Crop Block Grant
$679,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State
Closing Soon

Application Deadline

Jun 23, 20255 days left

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This program provides funding to Illinois-based nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities to enhance the specialty crop industry, focusing on food safety, research, and support for underserved farmers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
CHIditarod Foundation Grant Program 2025
Contact for amount
CHIditarod Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 202575 days left

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-led nonprofits in Northern Illinois that are focused on innovative solutions to combat hunger and improve food access.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
TAWF EXPLORE Grant
Contact for amount
The Arts Work Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County, particularly those led by and serving BIPOC communities, to help them adapt and build resilience in response to changing circumstances.

Arts
Nonprofits
TANF Employment & Training Program - Special Projects Program - Community Resource Development Program
$75,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in Illinois to improve access to services and enhance economic stability for TANF-eligible and low-income individuals and families.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
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
Internship & Workforce Upskilling Program for SMMs in Illinois
$2,600,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for small and mid-sized manufacturers in Illinois to develop internship and workforce training programs that enhance skills and address labor shortages.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Grants to Promote the Community Health Worker Profession in Illinois
$200,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create a campaign that promotes the community health worker profession in Illinois, aiming to increase awareness, integration, and workforce expansion in healthcare and social services.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Edwardsville Special Events Grant 2025-2026
$8,000
City of Edwardsville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides reimbursement funding to nonprofit organizations for marketing and municipal expenses related to free events that attract visitors to Edwardsville, fostering community engagement and economic growth.

Recreation
Nonprofits
David and Kay Williams Music Education Grants
Contact for amount
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support for music education initiatives in Central Illinois, focusing on diverse and inclusive programs that engage individuals of all ages and abilities, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Education
Nonprofits
Special Events Grant 2025-2026
$8,000
City of Edwardsville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for marketing and municipal fees related to free special events that attract visitors to Edwardsville.

Recreation
Nonprofits
UWLC Emergency Food and Shelter Program
$14,455
United Way of Lee County (UW)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Lee County to deliver emergency food, shelter, and utility services to individuals and families facing economic hardship.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
FY26 Community Grants
Contact for amount
United Way of Will County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Will County, Illinois, that provide innovative programs addressing youth opportunities, community health, and financial security to promote equity and long-term stability.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Emergency Food & Shelter Program (EFSP) – Iroquois County
Contact for amount
United Way of Kankakee & Iroquois Counties
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This program provides funding to local organizations in Iroquois County to enhance their existing food, shelter, and emergency assistance services for individuals and families in need.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
County governments
Northern Trust Foundation Grant Program 2025
Contact for amount
Northern Trust Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 202551 days left

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that assist low-income youth aged 16-24 in Chicago’s South and West Sides, focusing on essential needs like food security, affordable housing, education, and healthcare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant
$250,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to small food businesses, farms, and local governments in Illinois to improve their infrastructure for processing and distributing local agricultural products.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Illinois, benefiting farmers, nonprofits, and educational organizations focused on innovation, food safety, and community access to fresh produce.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Women for Women Fund 2025
$20,000
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in specific Illinois counties to support programs focused on improving the well-being of women and children.

Women & Girl Services
City or township governments
Support West Program for Minority owned Small Businesses in Illinois
$5,000
Chicago Blackhawks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 13, 2024

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This initiative provides financial support and mentorship to minority-owned small businesses in specific West Side neighborhoods of Chicago, helping them grow and contribute to their communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Small businesses
IFB Rural Development Grant Program in Illinois
$5,000
Illinois Farm Bureau
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve economic development and quality of life in rural Illinois communities, encouraging collaboration among local organizations to address challenges like funding shortages and infrastructure needs.

Science and Technology
Small businesses