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Illinois grants for City or township governments

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AmeriCorps Formula Fixed Grant Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

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

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible agencies in northeastern Illinois for developing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that enhances non-motorized transportation.

Transportation
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 various Illinois-based organizations and businesses to develop or improve tourism attractions, boosting visitor numbers and encouraging longer stays.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program
$525,620
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois local governments and state agencies to deliver voluntary substance use disorder treatment services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, aiming to reduce substance use and recidivism.

Health
City or township governments
Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement Grant Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities in Illinois for acquiring less lethal tools and training to improve law enforcement practices and enhance public safety.

Safety
County governments
Recreation Trails Program (RTP)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to government agencies, nonprofits, and private operators for developing and maintaining public recreational trails, with a focus on enhancing outdoor access and conservation efforts.

Recreation
Individuals
Harriett Fuller Rust Grant Program
$50,000
City of Bloomington
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to property and business owners in downtown Bloomington to improve building facades and address structural issues, promoting revitalization and historic preservation in the area.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
DCCF Build the Future Grants
$100,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and public entities in DeKalb County, Illinois, to support the construction and expansion of facilities that address community needs.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Housing Rehabilitation
$800,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
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.

Housing
City or township governments
Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD)
$1,125,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for acquiring and developing land dedicated to public outdoor recreation.

Recreation
City or township governments
LGBTQ Community Fund
$40,000
The Chicago Community TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area that serve the unique needs of LGBTQ youth and seniors, aiming to address service gaps and promote leadership within these communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Cook County to improve the nutritional health of low-income seniors in Chicago by increasing their access to fresh, locally grown produce through farmers' markets.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
CMP Long Term Care Staff Development
$13,500
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to certified long-term care facilities in Illinois to enhance staff training in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, as well as grief support, ultimately improving the quality of care for residents.

Health
County governments
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Festival Funding Program
$1,000
City of Aurora Community Services Department (CSD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to community organizations and neighborhood groups in Aurora for hosting public events and festivals that promote civic engagement and community connection.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ComEd Powering the Holidays Grant Program
$2,500
Metropolitan Mayors CaucU.S.
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2024

This grant provides funding to municipalities and local governments in Illinois for community-based holiday lighting events that celebrate cultural identity and foster community engagement.

Community Development
City or township governments
Nita M. Lowey Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers Grant
$600,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.

Education
Independent school districts
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits