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Explore 742 grant opportunities available in Illinois

Site Improvements
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Nov 21, 2025

Date Added

Oct 8, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for school districts in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties to improve recreational and educational facilities through infrastructure upgrades like playground renovations and gym improvements.

Infrastructure
Independent school districts
Bettendorf Rotary Grant Program
$5,000
Rotary Club of Bettendorf
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Oct 7, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, focusing on programs that address basic human needs, benefit youth, or enhance community welfare.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
$50,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based businesses and organizations for new or improved tourism events that attract visitors from outside the state, promoting regional economic development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dupaco’s Gift of Innovation Grant
$40,000
Dupaco Credit Union
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 14, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides tailored consulting services to nonprofit organizations in Iowa and select counties in Illinois and Wisconsin, helping them improve operational efficiency and community impact without offering direct financial support.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Promotion of Illinois Tourism
$100,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to counties, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local promotion groups in Cook County to promote tourism and increase overnight stays in paid accommodations through marketing and promotional activities.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and businesses in Illinois for developing and improving tourism attractions that draw visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
McDonald’s Chicago Community Impact Grants
$150,000
McDonald’s
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to Chicago-based nonprofits that empower youth aged 16 to 24 through workforce readiness and food security initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
510-FEPP First Episode Presentation Program
$131,630
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2025

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and government organizations in Illinois to expand early intervention services for young individuals experiencing early serious mental illness, particularly those at risk of or already facing first episode psychosis.

Health
Nonprofits
Route 66 Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified convention and visitors bureaus in Illinois for enhancing and promoting the historic Route 66 tourism experience in preparation for its centennial celebration in 2026.

Recreation
Nonprofits
International Tourism Grant Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 26, 2025

This program provides funding to certified local tourism organizations outside Chicago to boost international marketing efforts and attract global travelers to Illinois.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Seniors Community Revitalization & Development Fund
$30,000
Community Health Commission of Missouri and Deaconess Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 17, 2025

Date Added

Sep 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in the Greater St. Louis region for projects that improve transportation, safety, and access to services for seniors aged 55 and older.

Health
Nonprofits
The Grove Foundation Grant Program
$1,500
The Grove Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to grassroots organizations in Downers Grove, Illinois, to support community projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strategic Economic Development Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a Chicago-based electric vehicle component manufacturer to invest in machinery and equipment for lithium metal battery production, aligning with state initiatives in renewable energy.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Social Service Grant
$750,000
City of Naperville
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 10, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential social services to residents of Naperville, Illinois, with a focus on areas such as emergency assistance, mental health, and support for seniors, youth, and individuals with disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Micro-Grants
$5,000
River City Outdoors
Local

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in the Greater St. Louis area for outdoor recreation projects that promote access and engagement with nature.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Expanding Access & Resources to Behavioral Health Impact Grant
$40,000
United Way of the Wabash Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofits and community organizations in Indiana and Illinois to develop and expand programs that improve mental health and substance use outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Postsecondary Perkins Title I Leadership Grant - Federal CTE
$150,000
Illinois Community College Board
State

Application Deadline

Oct 24, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community colleges in Illinois to enhance career and technical education programs, improve student success, and foster partnerships with secondary institutions and employers.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Route 66 Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to certified convention and visitors bureaus in Illinois to enhance tourism and promote activities related to the 100th anniversary of Route 66.

Arts
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Community Revitalization Grant
$15,000
Will County
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
JCS Fund Visual Arts and Music Mini-Grant Program
$2,500
DuPage Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2025

Date Added

Sep 15, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofits and government entities in DuPage County, Illinois, to enhance community engagement through high-quality visual arts and music programs.

Arts
Nonprofits

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