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Illinois grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses

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Illinois Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to small and mid-sized farms and food businesses in Illinois to improve processing, storage, and distribution capabilities, enhancing local food availability and supporting underserved communities.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Illinois Family Planning Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This program provides funding to healthcare organizations in Illinois to deliver essential family planning and reproductive health services to low-income individuals, ensuring equitable access regardless of background or location.

Health
Nonprofits
Land Bank Technical Assistance Network
Contact for amount
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to organizations involved in land banking to improve their operations and enhance community development efforts in managing vacant and abandoned properties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Nonpoint Source Grants
$4,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to various organizations and groups in Illinois for projects aimed at reducing water pollution from nonpoint sources, such as agricultural runoff and urban stormwater.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Micro-Grants
$5,000
River City Outdoors
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in the Greater St. Louis area for outdoor recreation projects that promote access and engagement with nature.

Recreation
Nonprofits
QCCF Nonprofit Capacity Building Grants
$100,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to help nonprofit organizations in Rock Island and Scott Counties improve their operations and sustainability through capacity-building projects in areas like fundraising, leadership, and strategic planning.

Community Development
Nonprofits
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover from challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities
$2,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and government entities in Illinois for projects that implement green infrastructure practices to improve water quality and manage stormwater runoff.

Environment
City or township governments
Hospital Preparedness-Pediatric Preparedness
$249,000
Illinois Department of Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding and support to hospitals and healthcare organizations in Illinois to improve their emergency preparedness for pediatric patients, aiming to reduce illness and injury among children and adolescents.

Health
Nonprofits
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 projects that improve tourism attractions in Illinois, helping local communities increase visitor traffic and boost economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant
$100,000
Feeding Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 8, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Illinois farmers, food banks, and community organizations in enhancing their capacity to deliver fresh, nutritious food to those in need through infrastructure improvements and logistical upgrades.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Hotel/Community Grant Program
$10,000
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This program provides financial support to hotels in DuPage County to attract new meetings, conferences, and sports events, boosting local tourism and economic activity.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Strategic Economic Development Program
$2,375,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a designated electric vehicle component manufacturer in McLean County, Illinois, to enhance their facilities and equipment for EV production.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in Illinois
Contact for amount
The Coleman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in the greater Chicago area that are working to enhance support for tech-based startups, improve access to capital, and advocate for reducing barriers to entrepreneurship.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Nita M. Lowey 21st 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
Nonprofits
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and businesses in Illinois for developing and improving tourism attractions that draw visitors from outside the local area.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Capital Fund
$15,000,000
The Chicago Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports mid-stage businesses and worker-owned cooperatives in underserved Chicago neighborhoods to strengthen their economic resilience and promote equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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