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Illinois grants for For profit organizations other than small businesses

Explore 179 grant opportunities

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
Pike County Tourism Grant
Contact for amount
Pike County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 20, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote tourism and benefit the community in Pike County, targeting individuals, businesses, and organizations with a presence in the area.

Recreation
Individuals
TANF Employment & Training Program - Special Projects Program - Community Resource Development Program
$75,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to improve access to employment training and supportive services for low-income families and individuals facing economic challenges.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
$20,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at publicly accessible locations across Illinois, prioritizing projects in underserved communities and areas lacking existing infrastructure.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
SNAP and TANF Employment and Training and Technical Assistance Program
$850,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance and modernize employment and training programs for individuals receiving public assistance in Illinois, aiming to improve their job readiness and economic mobility.

Workforce Development
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
Gambling Disorder Prevention Services Grant
$300,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois for expanding gambling disorder prevention, screening, and recovery services, particularly targeting communities disproportionately affected by gambling issues.

Health
Nonprofits
Delta Workforce Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Delta Regional Authority)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
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
510-RTLR Regions The Living Room Program (02)
$1,400,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in specific Illinois cities to establish and operate peer-based crisis respite programs for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises.

Health
Nonprofits
510-RTLR Regions The Living Room Program (01)
$1,400,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that establish community-based crisis respite services for adults experiencing behavioral health crises in Illinois, promoting recovery-oriented care and reducing reliance on institutional settings.

Health
Nonprofits
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
$50,000
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 support tourism initiatives that attract visitors and increase overnight stays in the state.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Business Facade Improvement Program
$25,000
City of Decatur
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to commercial businesses and property owners in Decatur for improving the appearance of their building facades to enhance the attractiveness and economic vitality of the area.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Business Improvement Fund
$250,000
Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This funding provides financial support for small businesses and property owners in Chicago to make permanent improvements and repairs to their commercial and industrial properties.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
$24,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This grant provides funding to eligible entities for the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations in Illinois, with a focus on promoting equitable access to EV infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged communities.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Colorectal Cancer Screening
$750,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Illinois that provide outreach and education to increase colorectal cancer screening rates among adults aged 45 to 75, promoting equitable access to preventive health services.

Health
State governments
470 Peer Support Warm Line Program
$1,200,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to establish a free, confidential warm line staffed by peers, offering emotional support and guidance to individuals facing behavioral health challenges.

Health
Nonprofits