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Illinois Income Security and Social Services Grants

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Light a Single Candle Grants
Contact for amount
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Private

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.

Youth
Nonprofits
590 Crisis Care System
$2,000,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to approved mental health organizations in Illinois to enhance mobile crisis response services for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies, ensuring accessible and timely intervention regardless of insurance status.

Health
Nonprofits
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Ryan White Part B HIV Care Connect
$100,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Mar 5, 2026

Date Added

Feb 24, 2026

This grant provides funding to eligible tax-exempt and governmental organizations in Illinois to improve access to HIV care and support services, enhancing health outcomes for individuals living with HIV/AIDS.

Health
Nonprofits
Expense Based Substance Use Disorders and Gambling Disorder Services
$300,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Illinois for delivering treatment and recovery services for individuals struggling with substance use and gambling disorders.

Health
Nonprofits
510-RTLR Regions The Living Room
$1,200,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Mar 4, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Community Mental Health Centers and Recovery Community Organizations to establish 24/7 crisis respite services in a welcoming, non-clinical environment for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

Health
Nonprofits
710 Outreach Peer Ambassador Program
$1,969,245
Illinois Human Services
State

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.

Health
Nonprofits
DeKalb County Community Foundation Emergency Grants
$2,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides immediate financial assistance to nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County to address urgent community needs caused by unexpected events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Service Grant
$10,000
The Rotary Club of Naperville
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that address essential humanitarian needs such as food, shelter, and health support for vulnerable populations in Naperville and surrounding communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

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.

Environment
City or township governments
834 Jail Based Mental Health Services
$520,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will deliver mental health services in county jails for individuals deemed Unfit to Stand Trial, helping them maintain their mental health while awaiting transfer to psychiatric hospitals.

Health
County governments
225 Housing is Recovery
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support for organizations to help adults with serious mental illness or substance use disorders secure stable housing and access recovery services, reducing the risk of homelessness and institutionalization.

Housing
Nonprofits
Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust Grant Program
$50,000
Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Quincy, Illinois, and surrounding areas for projects in the arts, education, health, and human services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program
$13,500
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Apr 10, 2026

Date Added

Feb 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Cook County that help low-income seniors in Chicago access fresh, locally grown produce, promoting their nutritional health and food security.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
DCCF Build the Future Grants
$100,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and public entities in DeKalb County, Illinois, to support the construction and expansion of facilities that address community needs.

Arts
Nonprofits
Ryan White Part B Lead Agents
$10,129,837
Illinois Department of Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Mar 12, 2026

Date Added

Jan 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that deliver essential medical and supportive services to individuals living with HIV/AIDS, particularly those from underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
785 Cluster Permanent Supportive Housing (PSH)
$586,000
Illinois Human Services
State

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.

Housing
Nonprofits
200 Housing Bridge Subsidy Administrator
$28,238,034
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Mar 3, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will help individuals with serious mental illnesses transition into stable, permanent housing by managing rental subsidies and coordinating housing services.

Housing
Nonprofits
125 Pretrial Success Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Illinois to deliver comprehensive case management and services for individuals granted pretrial release, aiming to reduce recidivism and improve community-based outcomes.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Community Services Grant Program
$75,000
Illinois City of Urbana Community Development Services Department
Local

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.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits