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Community Development Grants

Explore 6,919 grant opportunities for community development initiatives

Crossing Safety Improvement Program (CSIP)
$12,000,000
Illinois Commerce Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local public agencies in Illinois for safety improvements at highway-rail crossings on local roads, helping to reduce accidents and enhance safety.

Transportation
County governments
Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund
$1,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides no-interest or low-interest loans to municipalities in Illinois for the cleanup of contaminated sites that have already been assessed and have an approved remediation plan.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Economic Development Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity (IDCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments to support private businesses in creating and retaining jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals in economically distressed areas.

Community Development
City or township governments
Community Planning Grant
$40,000
Metro East Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to local public agencies in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for developing comprehensive plans focused on parks, recreation, and environmental management.

Recreation
City or township governments
Transportation Economic Assistance
$3,400,000
Wisconsin Department of Transportation (WisDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Wisconsin for essential transportation infrastructure projects that help create or retain jobs by attracting or supporting businesses.

Transportation
City or township governments
Coastal Competitive Grants Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect coastal habitats, improve public access, and enhance community resilience along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Section 5310 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Contact for amount
East-West Gateway (EWG) Council of Governments
Local

Application Deadline

Feb 20, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that improve transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the St. Louis region.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Economic Development Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for transportation infrastructure improvements that facilitate business growth and job creation.

Transportation
County governments
Certified Local Government (CLG) GrantS Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Certified Local Governments in Illinois to develop and improve their local historic preservation initiatives.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Appalachian Regional Initiative for Stronger Economies (ARISE)
$10,000,000
Appalachian Regional Commission
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to support large-scale economic development projects across the Appalachian region, focusing on workforce development, business growth, infrastructure improvements, and community capacity building.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Competitive Freight Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local, state, and governmental entities in Illinois to improve freight transportation infrastructure and operations, enhancing safety, efficiency, and sustainability across various modes of transport.

Transportation
Special district governments
RTA Community Planning and CMAP Technical Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides technical planning assistance to local governments and community partners in northeastern Illinois to enhance equity, resilience, and sustainability in their communities.

Community Development
City or township governments
Off-Highway Vehicle Program (OHV)
$500,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for the development and maintenance of off-highway vehicle parks and trails in Illinois, targeting local governments, private clubs, and individuals to promote responsible recreational use.

Recreation
County governments
Safe Routes to School Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides federal funding to schools and local organizations in Illinois to create safer walking and biking routes for K-12 students.

Transportation
City or township governments
Local Project Funding
$400,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local public agencies in Illinois for transportation projects that improve safety, support complete streets, and enhance local infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged areas.

Transportation
City or township governments
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP)
Contact for amount
East-West Gateway (EWG) Council of Governments
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides federal funding to local governments, schools, nonprofits, and other eligible entities for projects that improve transportation options, safety, and environmental quality in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

Transportation
City or township governments
Central Berkshire Fund
$5,000
Berkshire Taconic Community Foundation (BTCF)
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in Central Berkshire to improve the quality of life for residents through projects in arts, education, environment, and health services, with a focus on underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Strengthening Transparency and Governance in Malawis Extractive Industry and Public Debt Management
$781,854
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Malawi)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 25, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to improve transparency and governance in Malawi's mining sector and public debt management.

International Development
Nonprofits
Rural Economic Action Plan Grant Program
$150,000
Oklahoma Water Resources Board
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small Oklahoma communities and public entities for essential water and wastewater infrastructure projects, prioritizing those with limited resources and populations of 7,000 or fewer.

Infrastructure
County governments
Peace-Building Grants
$1,500
City of Beaverton Center for Mediation and Dialogue (CMD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This grant provides funding for individuals and community groups in Beaverton to create projects and events that promote peace, conflict resolution, and community-building initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits

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