Illinois grants for Nonprofits

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver culturally tailored education and resources for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, specifically targeting underserved populations in Illinois.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for non-federal members of the Great Rivers Cooperative Ecosystems Studies Unit to conduct statistical evaluations and monitoring of native fish populations in the Upper Mississippi River, aimed at improving ecological restoration efforts.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for the preservation and interpretation of historic sites along the Route 66 corridor, with a focus on underrepresented communities.

This funding program provides financial support to community-based organizations that empower youth aged 12 to 20 through established, youth-led urban greening initiatives focused on social and environmental justice in select states.

The EMS Assistance Grant FY25, managed by the Illinois Department of Public Health, provides funding to Illinois-based EMS providers to support the organization, development, and improvement of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) Systems. The program aims to enhance EMS services through training, and the acquisition, modification, and maintenance of necessary supplies and equipment. The total program funding is $47,601, with individual awards ranging from $100 to $5,000. Applications are accepted from May 1, 2024, to May 31, 2024, and no cost-sharing or matching funds are required.

The Illinois Department of Public Health recognizes the need to improve immunization efforts across the state, and to this end, has established the Immunize Illinois Coalition Grant. The grant will provide initial funding to establish a single statewide coalition. The new coalition will bring together various immunization stakeholders with the goal with the primary goal of creating a collaborative environment where resources, expertise, and strategies can be pooled to address the complex challenges hindering optimal immunization coverage. The grant provides financial support for essential elements such as coalition meetings, additional staffing, services, tools, and other relevant items crucial to the establishment and sustainability of networks of organizations committed to advancing public health through improved immunization rates.

This program provides funding to organizations in Illinois to offer job training and support services for unemployed, underemployed, and underrepresented individuals, helping them gain skills for stable employment in high-demand industries.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help individuals receiving TANF benefits find and keep jobs, promoting economic self-sufficiency.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that train a diverse workforce for Illinois' film and television industry, focusing on underrepresented and underserved populations.

The Non-Profit Security Program, administered by the Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security (IEMA-OHS), aims to support nonprofit organizations at high risk of terrorist or extremist attacks. The program provides funding for physical and cybersecurity enhancements and other security-related activities. The total program funding is $274,500,000 for FY 2024, with a maximum award of $150,000 per site and up to $450,000 per sub-applicant. Eligible applicants must apply through their State Administrative Agency (SAA), and applications are due by June 1, 2024, at 5 PM CDT. The program targets nonprofit organizations described under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code, including those automatically exempt such as churches, mosques, and synagogues. The funding can be used for target-hardening activities like the purchase or installation of security equipment. Performance metrics focus on enhancing the protection of soft targets and crowded places through planning, organization, equipment, training, and exercises.

This program provides financial assistance to private marinas, boatyards, and yacht clubs for the construction of sewage pumpout and dump stations to help reduce pollution from recreational boating.

This program provides financial and technical support to community investment vehicles and worker cooperatives in Chicago, enabling them to develop commercial real estate projects that empower local residents and promote equitable economic growth.

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to municipalities in Cook County, Illinois, with populations between 10,500 and 10,600, to improve community infrastructure through sidewalk construction and restoration projects.

This program provides matching funds to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local promotion groups in Cook County to enhance tourism marketing efforts and increase overnight stays in paid accommodations.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Certified Community Mental Health Centers in Illinois to train and support agencies implementing the Individual Placement and Support model, helping individuals with serious mental illness secure competitive employment.

This funding provides support for educational programs aimed at helping migratory children and youth in Illinois overcome learning challenges caused by their transient lifestyles during the summer months.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to not-for-profit organizations in Illinois that operate a network of rape crisis centers, enabling them to deliver essential services for sexual assault prevention and survivor assistance.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are not receiving state-funded services, allowing them to arrange flexible respite care to reduce caregiver stress and promote community living.

This program provides low-interest loans to local governments and entities in Illinois for improving wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water infrastructure to enhance public health and environmental quality.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Cook County that help low-income seniors in Chicago access fresh, locally grown produce, promoting their nutritional health and food security.