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Illinois grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses

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Illinois Electric Vehicle Reliability and Accessibility Accelerator (RAA) Program
$200,000
Illinois Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Aug 8, 2025

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to private companies, site hosts, and local public agencies in Illinois for repairing or replacing non-operational electric vehicle chargers to enhance the state's EV charging network.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
The Nicor Gas Illinois Innovator Award
$25,000
Evergreen Climate Innovations
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 10, 2025

This grant provides $25,000 and mentorship to early-stage climate technology companies in Illinois, helping them develop innovative solutions that positively impact the environment.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
2024 Strategic Economic Development Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Sep 25, 2024

Date Added

Sep 5, 2024

A grant provided through this opportunity will support business retention investments needed for the continuation of a company’s operating presence in Illinois. Mandatory requirements: • Minimum employee retention level:100 • Eligible entities: 1. Must be a private for-profit business entity 2. Must be the legal owner of and have the authority to implement investments in a manufacturing complex already located and operating in Bushnell, IL. 3. Must have extensive direct applicable experience in operating a successful tool manufacturing firm. 4. Business entity must have less than 1,000 employees in Illinois. 5. Must have acquired a 100 full-time equivalent tool manufacturing firm in in McDonough County. In order to maximize the effectiveness of this retention investment, the applicant must maintain the operational production status of current product lines and not relocate these to other physical sites outside of an existing manufacturing plant located within Bushnell, IL. Expenses related to this grant must be directly tied to the retention of employees or improvements of the facilities located in Bushnell. For example, reimbursements for payroll and facility improvements may be acceptable under this grant.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Opioid Remediation Programs and Service
$100,000
City Council of Naperville, Illinois
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

The City of Naperville has received National Multistate Opioid Settlement funds from the State of Illinois. The City Council has approved $100,000 of these funds to be awarded in grants specifically for opioid remediation programs and services this calendar year. Settlement restrictions apply. Please review the guidelines below before beginning your application: 1) Organizations applying are not required to be a non-profit 501(c)(3) or recognized by the State of Illinois as a non-profit organization. School districts, medical providers, coalitions and faith communities are welcome to apply, as are non-profit organizations and providers. Entities that have already received 2024 City of Naperville grant funding are eligible to apply for additional funding. 2) Programs and services must qualify as an Approved Abatement Program and impact Naperville residents. Approved Abatement Programs include the following: 4) Grants are reimbursement-based. Grantees must accrue costs prior to requesting reimbursement from the City of Naperville. 5) Applications are available May 1, 2024 and due May 31, 2024. 6) Grant funds will be awarded in June 2024 and must be expended, with reimbursements processed, by December 31, 2024. Please tailor your request to ensure that you can expend your funds within this timeframe. A Final Program & Financial Report must be filed by January 31, 2025. By submission of this application you are certifying that to the best of your knowledge and belief, data in this application is true and correct, the document has been duly authorized by the governing body of the applicant, and the applicant will comply with all regulations applicable to City of Naperville grant programs and settlement restrictions. Submit completed grant applications with attachments (Zip file recommended) to: Miranda Barfuss Community Grants Coordinator 630-305-5315 barfussm@naperville.il.us

Health
Nonprofits
Regional Site Readiness Program’s Capital Ready Grant Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Oct 21, 2024

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

The Regional Site Readiness Program’s Capital Ready Grant Program, funded by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, offers between $250,000 to $3,000,000 to local governments, economic development organizations, nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and private landowners for infrastructure and capital improvements to prepare sites for future industrial and manufacturing development across all counties in Illinois.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
RPSA Youth Development Training, Technical Assistance and Support (RYD-TTAS)
$3,000,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Aug 30, 2024

Date Added

Aug 5, 2024

IDHS is seeking to fund entities with experience in training, technical assistance, and support to build the RPSA grantee’s program capacities. Successful applicants will work with grantees across multiple RPSA grant programs in Chicago and/or Greater Illinois, based on grantee selection. The Illinois Office of Firearm Violence Prevention (OFVP) is seeking applications from those public and private nonprofit community-based organizations subject to 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or 501(c)(4) of the tax code (26 U.S.C. 501(c)(3) or 26 U.S.C. 501(c)(4)) For-profit, small businesses and individuals are also eligible to apply. IDHS is working to counteract systemic racism and inequity, and to prioritize and maximize equity and diversity throughout its service provision process.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Pharmacy Support Grant
$30,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Dec 19, 2025

Date Added

Nov 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois pharmacies to enhance diabetes prevention and management programs, particularly for underserved communities, by improving services and training staff.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This program provides funding to support renewable energy and energy efficiency projects in Illinois, specifically targeting disadvantaged communities and organizations that serve them.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
HIV Prevention Regional Implementation Grant
$1,290,578
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois-based agencies for implementing comprehensive HIV prevention services targeting individuals at high risk of HIV transmission or acquisition.

Health
Nonprofits
Connect Illinois Round 4-Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD)
$1,000,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jul 18, 2025

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations to expand high-speed internet access in underserved areas of Illinois, focusing on improving connectivity for schools, libraries, and health facilities.

Infrastructure
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Residential Respite Program (89D)
$200,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for licensed providers to offer short-term residential care for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are not currently receiving waiver services, helping to ease caregiver burdens and prevent crises.

Health
Nonprofits
Equitable Energy Future Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2024

Date Added

Aug 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible contractors for developing renewable energy and energy efficiency projects that benefit low-income communities and promote workforce training in Illinois.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program
$10,000,000
Illinois Commerce And Econ Opp
State

Application Deadline

Jul 1, 2024

Date Added

May 24, 2024

The Connect Illinois Broadband Grant Program includes $400 million in appropriated funds available for expansion of broadband infrastructure throughout the state. Through multiple rounds of competitive matching grants, Connect Illinois will provide direct matching grants, awarded on a competitive basis via merit based review, to grant applicants including broadband providers, rural cooperatives, local governments, nonprofit organizations, and partnerships.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
City of Chicago Community Development Grant
Contact for amount
Department of Planning and Development
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 9, 2024

Date Added

Jun 11, 2024

The City of Chicago Department of Planning & Development (DPD) offers grant funding to support local commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects. This initiative aligns with the city's broader mission to strengthen local business corridors and enhance neighborhood vitality, particularly through the Chicago Recovery Plan. The program aims to invest in catalytic developments that build upon DPD's existing investments, supporting a resilient and thriving urban environment. The target beneficiaries for this grant program include community developers, business owners, entrepreneurs, and property owners within Chicago. While applicants from all areas of Chicago are eligible, priority is given to projects located in historically disinvested areas or those with limited private investment. The impact goals are to foster economic growth, enhance community safety initiatives, and leverage local talents, capacities, and institutions to contribute to neighborhood strength. The program prioritizes capital improvement projects, including pre-development, construction, or renovation costs. Mixed-use projects are eligible, though residential-only developments are not. A key focus is on catalytic projects that demonstrate a strong local impact and have clear momentum, with an expectation to break ground within six months of grant acceptance. Site control is preferred but not strictly required. Expected outcomes include the successful completion of vital community projects, increased economic activity in targeted areas, and the creation of more vibrant and resilient neighborhoods. Measurable results would involve the number of projects funded, the scale of investment leveraged, and the tangible improvements in business corridors and community infrastructure. The city's strategic priority is to address historical disinvestment and ensure equitable development across Chicago, utilizing funding sources such as the Chicago Recovery Plan Community Development (Large Grants), Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (Large Grants), and Tax Increment Financing to achieve these goals.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Tourism Attractions Grant Program and Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 20, 2024

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding program provides financial support to improve tourism attractions and events in Illinois, helping local economies thrive by increasing visitor engagement.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Antibiotic Stewardship Campaign
$150,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to improve antibiotic prescribing practices and promote effective stewardship programs in healthcare settings, particularly in long-term care facilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Implementation Phase: Increasing Well-Woman Visits - Community Grant
$200,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to increase annual well-woman visits and postpartum care for women aged 18-44 in Illinois by addressing barriers to healthcare access.

Health
Nonprofits
Antimicrobial Stewardship Training and Education
$100,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 20, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations in Illinois to improve healthcare professionals' knowledge and practices in antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship, ultimately addressing antimicrobial resistance and promoting health equity.

Health
Public housing authorities
Artisan Entrepreneurs Academy Program
$5,000
Allies for Community Business
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 28, 2025

This program provides financial support and business development resources to creative entrepreneurs in Illinois and Indiana, helping them grow and sustain their businesses through education and coaching.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Strategic Economic Development Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 26, 2025

Date Added

Sep 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a Chicago-based electric vehicle component manufacturer to invest in machinery and equipment for lithium metal battery production, aligning with state initiatives in renewable energy.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses