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State Grants

Grants from state government agencies across the United States

Rail Freight Loan Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to communities, railroads, and shippers in Illinois to improve rail freight services and support economic development through strategic infrastructure investments.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Local Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP)
$32,750,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local public agencies in Illinois for safety improvement projects aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries on local roads.

Safety
City or township governments
Park and Recreational Facility Construction (PARC)
$2,800,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for the construction and rehabilitation of public recreational facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for community parks and recreation infrastructure.

Recreation
City or township governments
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
Wastewater/Stormwater Loans and Drinking Water Loans
Contact for amount
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to local governments and entities in Illinois for improving wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water infrastructure to enhance public health and environmental quality.

Environment
City or township 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

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports collaborative economic development projects across multiple Appalachian states, targeting local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions to drive regional transformation and growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
901 Municipal Waste Planning Grant
$75,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Pennsylvania counties for developing and improving municipal waste management plans, focusing on sustainable waste processing and disposal methods.

Environment
City or township governments
Bike Path Grant Program (BIKE)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for the development and improvement of public, off-road bicycle paths and related facilities to promote safe and accessible biking.

Recreation
City or township governments
Competitive Freight Program
$50,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to the Illinois Department of Transportation for improving and modernizing the state's intermodal freight infrastructure to enhance freight mobility and support economic development.

Transportation
Special district governments
Act 167 Stormwater Management Planning Grants
Contact for amount
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Pennsylvania counties for developing and improving municipal waste management plans, excluding combustion methods without energy recovery.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Statewide Planning & Research (SPR)
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports planning and research activities for sustainable transportation systems in Illinois, primarily aimed at state agencies and local public agencies involved in transportation infrastructure development.

Transportation
State governments
901 Municipal Waste Household Hazardous Waste (HHW) Grant
$75,000
Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection (DEP)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to Pennsylvania counties for developing educational programs that promote proper management and disposal of household hazardous waste and support pollution prevention initiatives for small businesses.

Environment
City or township governments
IL Special Bridge Program (ISBP)
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for the rehabilitation or replacement of structurally deficient bridges on public highways, ensuring safer transportation infrastructure.

Transportation
City or township governments
Wastewater Treatment Plant Energy Efficiency (WWTP)
$500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial support to publicly-owned wastewater treatment facilities in Illinois for implementing energy efficiency projects that reduce energy consumption and operational costs.

Energy
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
Freight Switcher Locomotive Grant
$1,400,000
Minnesota Pollution Control Agency
State

Application Deadline

Oct 22, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to various organizations and government entities in Minnesota for upgrading or replacing older freight switcher locomotives with cleaner, more efficient engines to improve air quality and public health.

Environment
City or township governments
Safe and Secure District of Columbia Nonprofit Fund
$1,000,000
Washington D.C. Office of the Deputy Mayor for Public Safety and Justice
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Washington, DC, to improve their physical security and safety measures for staff, volunteers, and visitors.

Safety
Nonprofits

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