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Redevelopment Incentive Program Grant
$50,000
City of Danville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to property owners and businesses in designated areas of Danville to support the rehabilitation and improvement of existing buildings, fostering economic growth and community revitalization.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
In Youth We Trust Youth Grants
$3,000
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties that empower young people to address community challenges and develop leadership skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
Gulf Hypoxia Program Priority Watershed Implementation Grant
$336,700
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and entities in Illinois for implementing agricultural practices that reduce nitrate pollution in surface waters, ultimately improving water quality and public health.

Environment
Individuals
Illinois Endangered and Threatened Species Rehabilitation Grants
$2,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Illinois for maintaining facilities that care for threatened or endangered species.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
KVCB Beautification Grant
$500
Keep Vermilion County Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports individuals, businesses, and organizations in Vermilion County, Illinois, to enhance community spaces through small-scale beautification projects focused on landscaping, environmental stewardship, and visual improvements.

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 local governments in Illinois for projects that implement green infrastructure practices to manage stormwater runoff and reduce flooding.

Environment
City or township governments
Professional Development Grant
$120,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the skills of agricultural educators in the Midwest, enabling them to develop impactful programs that promote sustainable farming practices and support local farmers and ranchers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Mental Health Aid to Agency
$1,820,000
Madison County Mental Health Board (MCMHB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations and individuals to enhance mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental disability services for residents of Madison County, Illinois.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Grants
$10,000
Illinois State Dental Society Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve oral health access and education for families and communities in Illinois, particularly targeting low-income and underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
The Climate Smart Agriculture Program
$105,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 13, 2025

This program provides financial incentives to Illinois farmers for adopting sustainable no-till and strip-till agricultural practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Agriculture
Individuals
Farm to Food Bank Capacity-Building Grant
$100,000
Feeding Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Recreation Trails Program (RTP)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to government agencies, nonprofits, and private operators for developing and maintaining public recreational trails, with a focus on enhancing outdoor access and conservation efforts.

Recreation
Individuals
Expanding Agroforestry Project Incentive Payment Program
$450,000
The Nature Conservancy
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 23, 2026

This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.

Agriculture
Individuals
Community Development Block Grant
$30,000
City of Bloomington
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides zero-interest loans to low and moderate-income homeowners in Bloomington for essential repairs and improvements to ensure safe and livable housing.

Housing
Individuals
Harriett Fuller Rust Grant Program
$50,000
City of Bloomington
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to property and business owners in downtown Bloomington to improve building facades and address structural issues, promoting revitalization and historic preservation in the area.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
Mini-Grant Program
$1,000
Learning Technology Center
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides up to $1,000 to K-12 educators in Illinois for innovative technology projects that enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

Education
Individuals
Love Your Block Grant
$2,500
City of Evanston
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2025

This program provides funding for Evanston residents and neighborhood groups to implement community-driven projects that enhance local neighborhoods and foster civic engagement.

Community Development
Individuals