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Explore 784 grant opportunities available in Illinois

Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Public Infrastructure
$1,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for essential infrastructure projects that improve water and sewer systems, benefiting low-to-moderate income residents.

Community Development
Special district governments
Capitol Complex Construction Interruption Grant Program
$40,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides $40,000 to small public-facing businesses in the Illinois Capitol Complex to help them recover from revenue losses due to nearby construction.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois to improve public infrastructure or assist businesses that create or retain jobs for low-to-moderate income residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Health Equity Zones (HEZ) Pilot
$500,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments and eligible organizations to create partnerships that address health disparities and implement preventative health measures in communities facing significant health challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Housing Rehabilitation
$650,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois to improve and rehabilitate homes for low-to-moderate income families in communities that do not receive direct federal assistance.

Community Development
County governments
Non-Profit Security Program
$210,000,000
Illinois Emergency Mgt Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks for security enhancements and preparedness initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
2025 Community Development Block Grant for Public Services in Illinois
Contact for amount
City of DeKalb
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in DeKalb, Illinois, that provide essential services to help homeless individuals, low-income residents, the elderly, and people with disabilities achieve greater independence and self-sufficiency.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Thriving Youth, Stronger Communities Grant
$1,000,000
Lohengrin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Chicago to create or improve youth and community centers, addressing the urgent need for safe spaces for young people in areas with high youth populations.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Tourism Attractions Grant Program and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 20, 2024

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to improve tourism attractions and events in Illinois, helping local economies thrive by increasing visitor engagement.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Chicago Grants for Families of Students with Disabilities
$500
City of Chicago
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to low-income families with children who have disabilities, helping them cope with challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.

Education
Individuals
EXPLORE Arts Grants
Contact for amount
The Arts Work Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County to help them adapt and innovate their operations and practices, with a focus on supporting BIPOC-led initiatives and fostering long-term sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
Arts Capacity Grant Program
$40,000
The Arts Work Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides funding to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County to help them adapt and strengthen their operations in response to changing circumstances, with a focus on BIPOC-led groups and innovative capacity-building projects.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Community Investment Grants
$100,000
United Way Quad Cities
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance youth education, promote financial stability, and improve community health.

Recreation
City or township governments
Residential Sharps Collection Program
$35,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This funding provides local governments in Illinois with financial support to safely collect and dispose of household medical sharps, ensuring public health and safety.

Health
City or township governments
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This program provides funding to projects that improve tourism attractions in Illinois, helping local communities increase visitor traffic and boost economic growth.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This funding opportunity is designed for private sector businesses in Illinois to develop projects that boost tourism and drive economic growth in the state.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grants
$100,000
City of Waukegan
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations in Waukegan for public infrastructure and facility improvements that benefit low- and moderate-income residents.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Capitol Complex Construction Interruption Grant Program
$40,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This grant provides $40,000 to small businesses in Springfield, Illinois, that have suffered revenue losses due to construction disruptions near the Capitol Complex.

Business and Commerce
Private institutions of higher education
City of DeKalb Human Services Funds 2025
$225,000
City of DeKalb
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in DeKalb that serve vulnerable populations, including the homeless, individuals facing mental health challenges, victims of violence, and low-income families.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
2025 Legal Information for the Public Grant
$1,380,000
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2024

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

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.

Law Justice and Legal Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses

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