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Small Business Development Centers Grant Program
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations that will establish Small Business Development Centers in underserved areas of Illinois, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses access essential resources and services for growth and success.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Development Grant - Large (CDG-L)
Contact for amount
City of Chicago – Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This program provides substantial funding to support the development of commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Returning Residents Clean Jobs Program (CEJA)
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to community organizations that offer education and job training in clean energy for individuals in Illinois prisons who are nearing their release, helping them successfully reintegrate into society and the workforce.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program
$50,000
Illinois Environmental Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to local government units in Illinois to help them create a detailed inventory of lead service lines in their water systems, ensuring public health and regulatory compliance.

Environment
City or township governments
Emergency and Transitional Housing Program
$90,913,298
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to offer immediate shelter and supportive services for individuals and families facing homelessness or housing instability in Illinois.

Housing
Nonprofits
Priority Paths Grant Program
$1,500,000
Metro East Park and Recreation District
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 16, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to local transit districts and eligible public agencies for the development of interconnected non-motorized bike paths that enhance regional trail connectivity in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois.

Transportation
Special district governments
Driving a Cleaner Illinois VW Electric Trucks Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This program provides funding to businesses and government entities in Illinois to replace older diesel freight trucks with new all-electric models, aiming to reduce air pollution in designated priority areas.

Environment
State governments
Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, economic development organizations, and private landowners in Illinois to improve industrial and manufacturing sites by enhancing infrastructure and site readiness for future development.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
RPSA Violence Prevention Services
$46,800,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and trauma centers in Illinois to implement comprehensive violence prevention programs aimed at reducing firearm violence in high-risk communities.

Humanities
Nonprofits
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program
$1,000,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Feb 26, 2025

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This program provides funding to organizations for projects that improve broadband access in underserved and unserved communities across Illinois, promoting digital equity and economic growth.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
FY24 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program - Watershed-Based Planning (Section 319(h))
$750,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

The Illinois EPA is seeking proposals for projects aimed at addressing nonpoint source (NPS) pollution to enhance the quality of Illinois' surface and groundwater. Funded through the Clean Water Act's Section 319(h), this program supports the development and implementation of watershed-based planning projects. These projects may include creating new watershed-based plans, updating existing plans, providing technical assistance for NPS pollution control, and conducting environmental and social indicator monitoring. The goal is to prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments through strategic planning and community engagement. Grant renewed every year.

Environment
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 5
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 17, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This grant provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to improve flood hazard mapping and data, enhancing community resilience and awareness of flood risks.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jul 23, 2025

Date Added

Jun 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.

Natural Resources
State governments
470 Peer Support Warm Line
$1,200,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to establish a peer-staffed phone line that offers free, confidential emotional support and resources for individuals facing mental health challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
Residential Sharps Collection Program
$35,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for the safe collection and disposal of household-generated sharps, such as needles and syringes, to enhance public safety and environmental quality.

Environment
City or township governments
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
2025 Access to Recreation Program
$3,000
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Sangamon County, Illinois, to create accessible recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Local Agency General Non-Enforcement Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies and organizations in Illinois for developing and implementing educational and preventive traffic safety programs aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and injuries.

Transportation
City or township governments
Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program
$37,900,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Apr 19, 2024

The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program is aimed at developing a skilled workforce to support clean jobs in Illinois. The program, funded by the state, is anticipated to offer 13 awards with a total funding amount of $37,900,000. No specific award range is specified. The program is open for applications starting July 7, 2023, and will close on June 30, 2024, at 5:00 PM. Technical assistance for applicants is available, with a session scheduled for July 14, 2023 at 3:00 PM; registration link for the session is provided in the original document.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits