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Explore 784 grant opportunities available in Illinois

The Grove Foundation Annual Grant Program
$1,000
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

Not specified

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

Not specified

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

Not specified

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
Exclusive - see details
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

Not specified

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
Firefighter Grant Program
$1,000
Illinois American Water
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local fire departments in Illinois to help them acquire essential safety equipment and training for improved community fire protection.

Safety
Special district governments
Service Integration and Innovation Grants
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (Office of Employment and Training)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce areas in Illinois to train staff on a new workforce development system, enhancing services for job seekers and aligning with federal workforce initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
NextGen Grantmakers Initiative
$20,000
Deaconess Foundation (in partnership with Vision for Children at Risk)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 11, 2025

This initiative provides funding to youth-led organizations in specific Missouri and Illinois counties for projects that promote youth leadership, safety, mental well-being, and professional development.

Youth
Nonprofits
Fine Arts Fund Grant
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualified agencies in the Greater Kankakee River Valley Area to support artistic projects that promote community engagement and cultural enrichment.

Arts
Nonprofits
Financial Education and Asset Building in Missouri and Illinois
$200,000
St. Louis Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Missouri and Illinois that provide financial education and access to financial products for low-to-moderate-income individuals and families, helping them improve their financial well-being and increase their net worth.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Midland States Bank Foundation Grant
$25,000
Midland States Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance education, workforce development, financial empowerment, housing, small business growth, and health initiatives for communities within the bank's service areas, particularly benefiting low- to moderate-income populations.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Grant W. Brissman & Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grant
$10,000
Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualified government agencies that serve the Village of Milan, Illinois, focusing on youth development, community improvement, cultural activities, and support for underprivileged individuals.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Town of Normal Community Education Program
Contact for amount
Town of Normal
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This program provides a free civic education opportunity for community members in Normal, Illinois, to learn about local government and engage in civic participation.

Education
Individuals
Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund
Contact for amount
Teutopolis State Bank
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance civic, cultural, educational, health, and social services for the residents of Teutopolis, Illinois.

Community Development
Nonprofits
WIOA Statewide Activities - Service Integration and Innovation - Nonformula
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2025

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce areas in Illinois to train staff for a new case management system aimed at improving workforce services and policy implementation.

Workforce Development
State governments
Discretionary Grantmaking Program
$20,000
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, to make capital improvements that enhance their ability to serve the community, such as upgrading technology, equipment, and facilities.

Arts
Nonprofits

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