Illinois Housing Grants

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) has introduced the Home Illinois Workforce Pilot as part of the Job Training Economic Development Program, with a $5 million budget to address homelessness and workforce development. This grant targets Continuum of Care (COC) areas, aiming to connect individuals experiencing homelessness with employment opportunities, thereby enhancing financial stability and access to permanent housing. The program prioritizes employment navigation, partnerships, support services, work readiness, and training and education. It seeks to create a system where homeless individuals can secure and retain quality jobs, contributing to their long-term economic and housing stability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois colleges and universities to help address and alleviate housing insecurity among their students.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is offering the Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Urban Shelter Program, focusing on constructing, reconstructing, rehabilitating, or acquiring properties for homeless shelters. With $15 million in federal funding, the program aims to return shelter capacities to pre-COVID levels. Eight awards, ranging from $500,000 to $2,000,000, are anticipated. The program prioritizes projects that address the impacts of COVID-19, with an emphasis on assisting the homeless population and enhancing public health and safety. Eligible applicants include local government units with direct HUD funding and entities with a strong homelessness support network.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide stable housing and empower low- and moderate-income communities, focusing on vulnerable populations such as working families, youth, seniors, and veterans.

This funding opportunity provides $2 million to the City of Chicago for capital improvements aimed at enhancing the quality of life for residents in the specified area along South Calumet Avenue.

This program provides financial and technical support to community investment vehicles and worker cooperatives in Chicago, enabling them to develop commercial real estate projects that empower local residents and promote equitable economic growth.

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.

The Promise Grant program, supported by the DeKalb County Community Foundation, provides funding to charitable community organizations that serve underserved populations in DeKalb County. The program aims to inspire, educate, and empower individuals facing challenges related to ethnicity, immigration status, and abilities. The grant is funded by two funds: The Promise Fund-El Fondo de la Promesa and the Howard and Mildred Eychaner Fund. Eligible applicants include 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County, school districts, schools, education facilities, churches (non-religious programs), and municipal or governmental entities. Grant applications open on August 15 with an October 1 deadline. Funding decisions are typically made within one month of the deadline. The maximum grant amount is $5,000, with the typical grant amount being under $800. Projects that increase participation of underserved populations, develop leadership skills in marginalized populations, increase understanding and tolerance, raise educational levels, enhance quality of life, and address healthcare and affordable housing needs within DeKalb Township are prioritized. Religious purposes, advertising purchases, capital or operation debt reduction, political campaigns or attempts to influence legislative issues are generally not funded. Grantees must submit a final grant report upon completion of the project or purpose for which the grant was requested. Any modifications to the originally proposed project require advance written approval from the Community Foundation. The grant application can be accessed online at https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=dekalbcountyfoundation

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers with employment services, training, and housing solutions.

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to solicit applications for Business Resiliency program funded by the federal Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus (CDBG-CV) Funds through the State of Illinois’ Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, Office of Community Development. Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity State: Illinois County: Cook County (IL), DuPage County (IL), Kane County (IL), Lake County (IL), Madison County (IL), McHenry County (IL), Saint Clair County (IL), Will County (IL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline:  07/31/2024 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: The objective of this program is to fund construction, reconstruction, rehabilitation, or acquisition of property for Homeless (as defined by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Shelters dedicated to the provision of stable, safe and adequate housing; with a goal of increasing capacity to pre-COVID levels. Performance Goals and Measures  The Community Development Block Grant-Coronavirus program is federally funded through the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development, and requires that all projects awarded must tie back to the to the prevention, preparation, and response to coronavirus. All grants must meet the National Objective of Low to Moderate Income for the benefiting business The number of grants will be determined based on the amounts requested. Funding Information Total amount of funding expected to be awarded through this NOFO is has yet to be determined but will be at least $15 million. Awards will range from $500,000 to $2 million. Project Period The period of performance is expected to be January 1, 2025 through December 31, 2026. Eligibility Criteria An entity must be registered in the Grant Accountability and Transparency Act (GATA) Grantee Portal, at the time of grant application. The portal will verify that the entity: Has a valid FEIN number Has a current SAM.gov registration, SAM.gov registrations must be marked as “public” to allow the GATA Grantee Portal to expedite the review of the federal information; Has a valid UEI number Is not on the Federal Excluded Parties List Is in Good Standing with the Illinois Secretary of State Is not on the Illinois Stop Payment list Is not on the Department of Healthcare and Family Services Provider Sanctions list Eligible Applicants include Be a unit of local government receiving, or in an area receiving direct “Entitlement” Community Development Block Grant funding from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Have a current Shelter Funding Strategy identifying needs, and plans to meet the needs. Have a strong collaborative relationship with all relevant local entities (service providers, community organizations, etc.) and have letters of support from a minimum of 5 community homelessness support services; Remain compliant with all applicable provisions of State and Federal laws and regulations pertaining to nondiscrimination, sexual harassment and equal employment opportunity including, but not limited to: The Illinois Human Rights Act (775 ILCS 5/1-101 et seq.), For more information, visit DCEO.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for rehabilitating homes occupied by low-to-moderate income households, promoting neighborhood revitalization and improving housing conditions.

The City of Naperville in Illinois is offering a Social Service Grant ranging from $500,000 to $1 million for a duration of one year, aimed at financially assisting non-profit 501(c)(3) organizations that provide services such as emergency assistance, senior care, self-sufficiency programs, support for special populations, and youth programs to benefit the Naperville community.

The Rural Shelter program provides funding for the creation, improvement, or purchase of homeless shelters in non-urban areas, aiming to restore their capacity to pre-COVID levels.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for water and sanitary system projects that improve public health and safety in communities with significant low-to-moderate income populations.

This funding opportunity provides community colleges in Illinois with up to $25,000 each to create programs that assist students facing homelessness or housing insecurity.

The City Council has approved $100,000 of these funds to be awarded in grants for opioid remediation programs and services. Donor Name: City of Naperville State: Illinois City: Naperville Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 05/31/2024 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Projects must qualify as an approved abatement program under settlement restrictions and must impact Naperville residents. Programs and services must qualify as an Approved Abatement Program and impact Naperville residents. Approved Abatement Programs include the following: Expanding training and increasing distribution of Naloxone or other FDA-approved drug to reverse opioid overdoses Distributing medication-assisted treatment to individuals who are uninsured or underinsured Providing or expanding treatment and recovery support services such as residential and inpatient treatment, intensive outpatient treatment, outpatient therapy or counseling, recovery housing, and harm reduction Providing or expanding screening, intervention and treatment services for pregnant and postpartum women and recovery for neonatal abstinence syndrome Providing or expanding warm hand-off programs and recovery services, including comprehensive wrap-around services for individuals in recovery Providing or expanding evidence-based education to school-based and youth-focused programs that discourage and prevent misuse of opioids Providing or expanding syringe service programs and expanding community drug disposal programs Media campaigns and public education to prevent misuse of opioids. Grants are reimbursement-based. Grantees must accrue costs prior to requesting reimbursement from the City of Naperville. Eligibility Criteria  Organizations applying are not required to be a non-profit 501(c)(3) or recognized by the State of Illinois as a non-profit organization. School districts, medical providers, coalitions and faith communities are welcome to apply, as are non-profit organizations and providers. Entities that have already received 2024 City of Naperville grant funding are eligible to apply for additional funding. For more information, visit City of Naperville.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small businesses and nonprofit organizations in Will County for exterior improvements and accessibility enhancements that promote community development and economic vitality.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist migrant and seasonal farmworkers, focusing on enhancing job training, education, employment services, housing stability, and youth development initiatives.