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Energy Efficiency Assessment Program
$60,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This program provides funding to Illinois public housing authorities, municipalities, counties, townships, and nonprofits to conduct energy assessments for residential properties that assist low-income residents, helping identify improvements to reduce energy consumption.

Energy
Nonprofits
Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program
$500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to public housing authorities, local governments, and nonprofit organizations in Illinois for energy efficiency upgrades in residential properties serving low-income and subsidized housing residents.

Energy
Public housing authorities
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$796,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to enhance specialty crop production, improve local food systems, and promote sustainability, particularly benefiting beginning farmers and first-time producers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Birth Equity Innovation Seed Grants
$200,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to organizations focused on improving maternal and infant health equity in communities of color through innovative, community-driven programs.

Health
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Formula Fixed
$150,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and health.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Marketing Partnership Program - Cook County
$100,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local promotion groups in Cook County to boost tourism through marketing initiatives that attract visitors from outside the area.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
State Planning Funds
$12,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial resources to local governments in Illinois for transportation planning initiatives that enhance mobility and support economic growth.

Transportation
City or township governments
Emergency Management Performance Grants
$1,071,280
Illinois Emergency Management Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments in Illinois for enhancing their emergency management capabilities, including planning, training, and equipment purchases to effectively respond to various hazards.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program
$800,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois to rehabilitate homes for low-to-moderate income families, ensuring safe and livable housing conditions in smaller communities.

Housing
City or township governments
Unsewered Communities Planning Grant (UCPGP)
$30,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois to develop comprehensive plans for improving wastewater infrastructure in small and disadvantaged communities lacking adequate facilities.

Environment
County governments
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
Small Business Development Centers
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved areas of Illinois, helping them access resources, improve operations, and foster growth and innovation.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Marketing Partnership Program - Balance of State
$100,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to counties, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local tourism promotion groups outside of Cook County to enhance tourism marketing initiatives that attract visitors and boost regional economic activity.

Business and Commerce
County 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
DeKalb County Community Foundation Emergency Grants
$2,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides immediate financial assistance to nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County to address urgent community needs caused by unexpected events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen
$18,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses and government entities in designated areas of Illinois to replace older diesel trucks with all-electric models, promoting cleaner air and reduced emissions.

Transportation
State governments
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship training and business development for historically underserved populations in Illinois, including minorities, women, veterans, and youth.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for urgent disaster response projects that ensure public health and safety in communities affected by state-declared disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Public Infrastructure
$1,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

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.

Infrastructure
City or township governments