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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Frontera Farmer Foundation Grant Program
$15,000
Frontera Farmer Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 12, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized family farms in the Midwest that focus on sustainable practices and sell their products in the Chicago market.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
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
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Justice Portfolio Grant
$50,000
The Field Foundation of Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that empower communities to advocate for social justice and address issues like housing, immigration, criminal justice reform, and environmental justice.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
TANF Employment & Training Program - Special Projects Program - Community Resource Development Program
$75,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 11, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to improve access to employment training and supportive services for low-income families and individuals facing economic challenges.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO)
$20,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at publicly accessible locations across Illinois, prioritizing projects in underserved communities and areas lacking existing infrastructure.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Harmon Arts Grant
$5,000
Town of Normal
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This funding opportunity supports arts-related projects, programs, and events in the Town of Normal, Illinois, with a focus on enhancing accessibility for seniors, students, and low-income individuals.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CFCI Community Needs Grants
$15,000
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as education, health, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
SNAP and TANF Employment and Training and Technical Assistance Program
$850,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance and modernize employment and training programs for individuals receiving public assistance in Illinois, aiming to improve their job readiness and economic mobility.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Land & Building Acquisition
$1,400,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Waukegan, Illinois, for acquiring or improving facilities that serve programs aimed at assisting the unhoused population.

Housing
Nonprofits
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Oct 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

Education
Nonprofits
General Operating Support Grant
$4,500
Illinois Arts Council (IAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 4, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations and eligible government entities in Illinois to sustain their operations and enhance arts programming for diverse communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Regional Arts Partner Grant Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations and community groups in Illinois to develop and expand arts programming that meets the unique cultural needs of their communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
RTA Community Planning and CMAP Technical Assistance Program
Contact for amount
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides technical planning assistance to local governments and community partners in northeastern Illinois to enhance equity, resilience, and sustainability through various local planning initiatives.

Community Development
City or township governments
Workforce Training Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Illinois to enhance workforce training for employees in the manufacturing sector, helping them develop essential skills and improve industry competitiveness.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community Commitment Grants
$7,500
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in east central Illinois for projects that address community challenges and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Civil Legal Assistance Grant Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Equal Justice Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Illinois that offer legal assistance to low-income families in crisis and older residents facing legal challenges related to safety, healthcare, and financial stability.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Special Events and Community Arts Program
Contact for amount
City of Naperville (Community Services Department)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

The City of Naperville's Special Events & Community Arts Grant Fund Program is a one-year grant available to tax-exempt nonprofit organizations and individual artists, aimed at supporting special events and artistic cultural experiences that promote inclusivity and diversity, with applications due by October 4, 2024.

Arts
Nonprofits