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Illinois grants for Individuals

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Illinois Solar for All: Residential Solar
Contact for amount
Illinois Power Agency (IPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This program provides low-income homeowners and multifamily property owners in Illinois with access to affordable solar panel installations, ensuring they save on electricity bills while promoting renewable energy use in underserved communities.

Energy
Individuals
Beginning with Compeer Grant Program
$2,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This program provides financial support to beginning farmers in the Midwest to help them access essential business development resources and services for long-term success.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant
$250,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to small food businesses, farms, and local governments in Illinois to improve their infrastructure for processing and distributing local agricultural products.

Community Development
Small businesses
Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant
$2,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This grant provides financial support for educational organizations in Illinois to create and maintain wildlife habitats in schoolyards and public spaces, engaging students in hands-on environmental learning.

Education
Individuals
Historic Sites Field Trip Grant
$500
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding for Illinois teachers to facilitate educational field trips that explore the state's history, connecting real-world experiences to their classroom curriculum.

Education
Individuals
Residential Facade Improvement Program
$15,000
City of Mt. Sterling
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, for exterior improvements that enhance the curb appeal of their residential properties.

Housing
Individuals
Upward Mobility Grant Program
$5,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in DeKalb County, Illinois, to support innovative projects that improve economic mobility and quality of life for underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Creative Projects Grant
$12,000
Illinois Arts Council (IAC)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to individual artists, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in Illinois for the creation and public presentation of diverse artistic projects that engage the community.

Arts
Individuals
The Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
$5,000
Last Mile Education Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at colleges near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant
$600
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Illinois teachers for outdoor field trips that focus on biodiversity education, promoting hands-on learning about the state's natural resources.

Education
Individuals
Neighborhood Micro-Grant Program
$1,000
Big Grove For Good
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This program provides funding to individuals and groups for small-scale projects that improve neighborhood accessibility, promote environmental stewardship, and foster community connections.

Community Development
Individuals
American Doctoral Fellowship
$25,000
American Association of University Women
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This fellowship provides financial support to women pursuing their first doctoral degree in various fields, with a focus on promoting diversity, equity, and inclusion in academia.

Education
Individuals
Urgent Need Home Rehab Grant Program
$20,000
City of St. Charles Community Development (Planning Division)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners in St. Charles, Illinois, for urgent home repairs that ensure safety, health, and code compliance.

Housing
Individuals
Illinois Arts Council Creative Accelerator Fund
$10,000
Illinois Arts Council (IAC)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 14, 2026

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $10,000 to individual artists in Illinois to support their professional development and enhance community engagement through their creative practices.

Arts
Individuals
Dark Sky Grant Program
$500
Village of Westmont Environmental Improvement Committee
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Jan 12, 2026

This program provides funding to residents and businesses in Westmont, Illinois, for home and property improvements that promote responsible lighting practices to reduce light pollution and enhance nighttime visibility.

Environment
Individuals
Pink Warriors Foundation Grant
$250
Pink Warriors Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 27, 2025

This grant provides temporary financial assistance to individuals in Illinois and Indiana undergoing breast cancer treatment who are facing financial hardship due to their medical expenses.

Health
Individuals
Housing Rehabilitation Grants
$15,000
City of Urbana Grants Management Division
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to low- to moderate-income homeowners in Urbana, Illinois, for essential repairs and accessibility modifications to ensure safe and habitable living conditions.

Housing
Individuals
Illinois Asthma Program Large Asthma Consortium
$680,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 22, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for Illinois-based organizations to improve asthma care and education statewide, focusing on reducing health disparities and enhancing community partnerships.

Community Development
Individuals
BMO Celebrating Women Grant Program
$10,000
BMO Bank National Association
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This program provides $10,000 grants to small businesses in the U.S. that promote women's advancement and gender equity through their products, services, or initiatives.

Women & Girl Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Chicago Grants for Families of Students with Disabilities
$500
City of Chicago
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to low-income families with children who have disabilities, helping them cope with challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.

Education
Individuals