Illinois Grants

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.

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based for-profit businesses that have received a federal Phase I SBIR or STTR grant, helping them advance their innovative research and pursue further funding opportunities.

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized farms and food businesses in Illinois to improve processing, storage, and distribution capabilities, enhancing local food availability and supporting underserved communities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and eligible entities in communities affected by firearm violence to coordinate resources, develop safety plans, and implement strategies aimed at reducing violence and promoting equity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Cook and DuPage Counties that focus on improving economic security, combating gender-based violence, and ensuring access to health services for women and girls.

This program provides $10,000 salary supplements to qualified nursing faculty in Illinois to support their professional development and retention in nursing education.

This funding provides support for educational programs aimed at helping migratory children and youth in Illinois overcome learning challenges caused by their transient lifestyles during the summer months.

This grant provides funding to local governments in Illinois for roadway improvements that facilitate job creation and retention by supporting new or expanding businesses.

This program provides funding to reproductive health care facilities in Illinois for construction, renovation, and equipment upgrades to improve access to essential services like abortion care and prenatal support.

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to county and city governments in Illinois to join a task force aimed at reducing gun violence and illegal firearm possession through enhanced law enforcement efforts.

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.

This program provides financial support to small businesses in Illinois, particularly those owned by socially disadvantaged individuals and very small businesses, to help them modernize operations, improve infrastructure, and create or retain jobs.

This program provides funding to government agencies, nonprofits, and private operators for developing and maintaining public recreational trails, with a focus on enhancing outdoor access and conservation efforts.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for developing and maintaining public snowmobile trails and related facilities.

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based not-for-profit snowmobile clubs and organizations for developing and maintaining snowmobile trails and facilities accessible to the public.

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.

This program provides matching funds to Illinois-based businesses and organizations to help them secure federal grants for projects that promote economic growth, reduce equity gaps, and advance clean energy initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides $11.5 million to Rivian for roadway improvements or new construction near State Highway 150 in Illinois, aimed at enhancing public safety and promoting economic development.

This program provides funding to tech incubators in Illinois to improve their facilities and support services for startups in key growth industries like life sciences and artificial intelligence.

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations in Illinois to improve healthcare professionals' knowledge and practices in antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship, ultimately addressing antimicrobial resistance and promoting health equity.