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Healing Illinois
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $5 million to a single organization to promote racial healing and community engagement across Illinois by supporting initiatives that address systemic inequities and foster inclusive dialogue among diverse populations.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Kane County Food and Farm Resiliency Grant Program
$50,000
Kane County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to food-growing businesses and nonprofits in Kane County to help them recover from pandemic impacts and improve food security through fresh produce donations.

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

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based businesses and organizations for new or improved tourism events that attract visitors from outside the state, promoting regional economic development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Healthy Community Grant
$7,500
Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities for small-scale health initiatives that improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents in Pike County, Illinois.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Service Grant
$10,000
The Rotary Club of Naperville
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that address essential humanitarian needs such as food, shelter, and health support for vulnerable populations in Naperville and surrounding communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Regional Care Coordination Agency Grant
$10,917,534
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 to coordinate and enhance services for communities disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts for individuals with substance use disorders and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Illinois to deploy AmeriCorps members for community service projects that address critical needs in areas like education, health, and public safety.

Youth
Nonprofits
Water Quality Improvement Program Grant
$6,600,000
DuPage County Stormwater Management
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to property owners in DuPage County for projects that improve water quality and reduce flooding in local waterways.

Environment
County governments
SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program
$700,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and very small businesses in Northern Illinois, helping them access capital and improve their financial readiness through legal, accounting, and advisory services.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Local Jobs Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in central Illinois that develop programs to help individuals gain skills for better-paying jobs, ultimately aiming to break the cycle of poverty.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Women’s Club of Evanston Grant
$60,000
The Woman’s Club of Evanston
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This grant provides funding for projects that address loneliness and isolation in the Evanston community, supporting organizations that create meaningful connections among residents.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Next Stage Chicago Grant Program
$50,000
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides funding to emerging nonprofit theater organizations in Chicago to help them strengthen their operations and ensure long-term sustainability through capacity building and strategic development.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mediation Services in Illinois
Contact for amount
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Illinois-based nonprofit organizations that provide free mediation services to help residents resolve disputes without going to court.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
ComEd Green Region Grant
$10,000
Openlands
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for conservation projects that enhance public open spaces and promote climate resiliency and pollinator habitat in Northern Illinois.

Environment
Nonprofits
Illinois Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to small and mid-size food and agricultural businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Illinois to improve infrastructure and market access, particularly for underserved producers and communities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
After School Programs - Non-School Districts Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports community organizations and regional education offices in creating after-school programs for students from low-income backgrounds, promoting academic achievement and positive behaviors in safe environments.

Education
Native American tribal organizations
Special Education Paraprofessional Professional Development Grant
$300,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the training and retention of paraprofessionals who support students with disabilities in Illinois schools by providing professional development resources and learning opportunities.

Education
Independent school districts
Farmers Market Organization Grant
$1,000
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports established farmers markets in a designated rural area, helping them enhance marketing, technology, education, and community engagement to strengthen local economies and foster community connections.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Grove Foundation Annual Grant Program
$1,000
The Grove Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2025

This grant provides funding to grassroots organizations in Downers Grove, Illinois, to support community projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Family Planning Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This program provides funding to healthcare organizations in Illinois to deliver essential family planning and reproductive health services to low-income individuals, ensuring equitable access regardless of background or location.

Health
Nonprofits