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She Gave Women’s Giving Circle Grant
$10,000
Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF)
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 18, 2026

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding to not-for-profit organizations and schools in Macon County, Illinois, to support programs that empower and inspire women and girls in the community.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Safety Net Grant Program
$1,500,000
United Way of Greater St. Louis
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Missouri and Illinois that deliver essential services in areas such as basic needs, health, and financial stability to help community members achieve self-sufficiency.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Women to Women Giving Circle Grants
$20,000
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in central Illinois that assist women and children facing challenges related to housing, food, transportation, and childcare insecurity.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Gambling Disorder Prevention Services Grant
$300,000
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 for expanding gambling disorder prevention, screening, and recovery services, particularly targeting communities disproportionately affected by gambling issues.

Health
Nonprofits
Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Chicago Metropolitan Area that focus on education, healthcare, and human services, particularly for underserved children and communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Enhancing Education, Social Services & Healthcare Access in Illinois
Contact for amount
Alfred Bersted Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that enhance education, social services, and healthcare access for underserved communities in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry Counties in Illinois.

Education
Nonprofits
Project & Education Grants
$5,000
Quad City Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support for individual artists, nonprofit organizations, and K-12 schools in the Quad Cities region to create community-focused arts projects and educational programs.

Education
City or township governments
Illinois Habitat Fund
$300,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and government entities in Illinois for projects that enhance and protect wildlife habitats across the state.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Rochelle Area Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Rochelle Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve residents in the Rochelle Township High School District, supporting initiatives in areas such as education, health, arts, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ComEd Powering Safe Communities Grant Program
$10,000
Metropolitan Mayors Caucus
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and partnered non-profits in the ComEd service area for projects that improve public safety, community resilience, and sustainability through electrification initiatives.

Safety
City or township governments
Delta Workforce Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Delta Regional Authority)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional Grant Program
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address education, economic opportunity, health, and veteran support.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
CFLL Historic Preservation Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Springfield, Illinois, to restore or preserve historically significant buildings and promote awareness of historic preservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hydration Station Grant Program
Contact for amount
American Water Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides hydration stations to community organizations and educational institutions in Illinois to promote access to safe drinking water and encourage sustainable hydration practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
Woods Fund Chicago Grantmaking Cycle
$35,000
Woods Fund Chicago
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in the Chicago area that focus on community organizing and advocacy for racial and economic justice, particularly those led by BIPOC individuals and serving marginalized communities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Invest in Cook (IIC) Grant Program
$8,500,000
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and public agencies in Cook County for various transportation improvement projects, including planning, engineering, and construction, to enhance connectivity and infrastructure.

Transportation
City or township governments
State Pheasant Fund
$171,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations and government entities in Illinois for projects that enhance and protect pheasant habitats and related wildlife ecosystems.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Off-Highway Vehicle Program (OHV)
$500,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for the development and maintenance of off-highway vehicle parks and trails in Illinois, targeting local governments, private clubs, and individuals to promote responsible recreational use.

Recreation
County governments
Culture Forward Chicago Initiative
$60,000
Chicago’s Cultural Treasures
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to arts and culture organizations in Chicago that celebrate and promote the cultural traditions of Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Turnout Grant
Contact for amount
Galesburg Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides full funding to local nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in Knox, Warren, and Henderson Counties to support impactful projects in areas such as arts, health, education, and community enhancement.

Community Development
Nonprofits