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National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides matching funds to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal grants that support economic development projects in areas like workforce development and clean energy.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Liberty Bank and Trust Partner to Create Small Business Loan Program
$500,000
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to diverse and minority-owned small businesses in Illinois, offering loans between $10,000 and $50,000 to support economic growth and community development.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation (AWEF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Aurora, Illinois area that empower women, particularly women of color, through programs focused on education, economic empowerment, and racial equity.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Arts Capacity Grant Program
$40,000
The Arts Work Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides funding to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County to help them adapt and strengthen their operations in response to changing circumstances, with a focus on BIPOC-led groups and innovative capacity-building projects.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust Grant Program
$50,000
Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Quincy, Illinois, and surrounding areas for projects in the arts, education, health, and human services.

Arts
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

Aug 3, 2026

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
Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and career education agencies in Illinois to establish and expand centers that offer entrepreneurial training and business development services to historically underserved populations.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
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
Communities of Color Special At Risk Population
$400,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that deliver HIV prevention, education, and care services specifically targeting racial and ethnic minority populations and other high-risk groups.

Health
Nonprofits
City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
$250,000
City of Chicago
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides financial support for businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve commercial and cultural spaces in underserved neighborhoods of Chicago.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fed - Sp Ed - IDEA Discretionary: IDEA Discretionary (Special Education Paraprofessional Professional Development Grant)
$300,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to enhance the skills and effectiveness of special education paraprofessionals through professional development training.

Education
Independent school districts
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
Illinois Reproductive Health Facilities Capital Grant Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to licensed pregnancy centers that offer medical and counseling services related to pregnancy, ensuring they operate without deceptive practices.

Health
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Festival Funding Program
$1,000
City of Aurora Community Services Department (CSD)
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to community organizations and neighborhood groups in Aurora for hosting public events and festivals that promote civic engagement and community connection.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Kids Need Kiwanis Grant
Contact for amount
St. Charles Kiwanis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that deliver unique programs and services directly benefiting children in specific areas of St. Charles, Illinois.

Youth
Nonprofits
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits