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Explore 810 grant opportunities available in Illinois

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
Community Health Center Construction Grants - Rebuild Illinois
$3,000,000
Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Federally Qualified Health Centers and Look-Alikes in Illinois for improving and expanding their facilities to enhance access to essential healthcare services in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for urgent disaster response projects that ensure public health and safety in communities affected by state-declared disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
County Fairground Improvement Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to county fair organizations for improving agricultural facilities that support exhibitions and education at county fairs within Compeer Financial's service area.

Agriculture
County governments
Beginning with Compeer Grant Program
$2,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This program provides financial support to beginning farmers in the Midwest to help them access essential business development resources and services for long-term success.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Farmers Market Organization Grant
$1,000
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports established farmers markets in a designated rural area, helping them enhance marketing, technology, education, and community engagement to strengthen local economies and foster community connections.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Next ACRE Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to middle and high school agriculture programs in rural communities to enhance hands-on learning through modern equipment and facility improvements.

Education
Independent school districts
Emergency First Responder Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments for essential emergency response equipment and life-safety tools to enhance their capabilities and ensure responder safety.

Safety
Special district governments
Dark Sky Grant Program
$500
Village of Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides funding to residents and businesses in Westmont, Illinois, for home and property improvements that promote responsible lighting practices to reduce light pollution and enhance nighttime visibility.

Environment
Individuals
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
Youth Behavioral Health Grants
Contact for amount
The St. Clare Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Southern Illinois that provide innovative and sustainable solutions to address the behavioral health needs of youth aged 5 to 18.

Health
Nonprofits
Manufacturing Training Academies
$6,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

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.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

The Regional Site Readiness Program is a grant aimed at providing flexible funding for planning, due diligence activities, and infrastructure improvements to prepare various sites across 10 Economic Development Regions for future industrial development.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
FY26-1 Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local governments, organizations, and landowners in Illinois to improve infrastructure and prepare industrial sites for investment and job creation.

Community Development
City or township governments
Small Business Development Centers
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved areas of Illinois, helping them access resources, improve operations, and foster growth and innovation.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Clean Energy Contractor Incubator
$2,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Feb 16, 2026

Date Added

Dec 19, 2025

This program provides funding to community-based nonprofits and accredited colleges in Illinois to help develop clean energy contractors and support workforce growth in economically challenged areas.

Energy
Nonprofits
Pre-Development Fund
$100,000
The Chicago Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 12, 2026

Date Added

Nov 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for community-driven development projects in historically underinvested neighborhoods of Cook County, Illinois, to help enhance local economic growth and quality of life.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Site Improvements
$3,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jan 5, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for park districts in larger municipalities to improve infrastructure and enhance community spaces in Urbana, Illinois.

Infrastructure
Special district governments
Job Training Economic Development Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jan 16, 2026

Date Added

Nov 22, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations in Illinois to offer job training and support services for unemployed, underemployed, and underrepresented individuals, helping them gain skills for stable employment in high-demand industries.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant
$10,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

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.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses

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