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Illinois grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

Explore 177 grant opportunities

Community Grant
Contact for amount
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups in LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam counties to foster positive community impact through charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$796,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to enhance specialty crop production, improve local food systems, and promote sustainability, particularly benefiting beginning farmers and first-time producers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Birth Equity Innovation Seed Grants
$200,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to organizations focused on improving maternal and infant health equity in communities of color through innovative, community-driven programs.

Health
Nonprofits
Truants' Alternative/Optional Ed
$11,500,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

May 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions and organizations that create alternative educational programs for students at risk of truancy in Illinois.

Education
Independent school districts
AmeriCorps Formula Fixed
$150,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and health.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Small Business Development Centers
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved areas of Illinois, helping them access resources, improve operations, and foster growth and innovation.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Juvenile Justice Training, Technical Assistance and Support
$350,000
Illinois Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations with expertise in juvenile justice to deliver training and technical assistance aimed at improving rehabilitation and reducing recidivism among youth in Illinois.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship training and business development for historically underserved populations in Illinois, including minorities, women, veterans, and youth.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
CNA / CNR / CNCA
$150,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a regional organization in Westchester to enhance mental and behavioral health services for children and families by fostering community collaboration and integrating family and youth perspectives.

Health
Nonprofits
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

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

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
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
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
Park & Trail Grant
$300,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and qualified organizations in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for the development and improvement of public parks, trails, and recreational facilities.

Recreation
City or township governments
Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver job training programs focused on clean energy careers for underserved communities in Illinois.

Workforce Development
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
Gladys Brooks Foundation Grants
$150,000
Gladys Brooks Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

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
CFMC Emergency Grant Program
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation for McHenry County
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 18, 2025

This grant provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in McHenry County facing urgent, unexpected challenges that threaten their operations or mission.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Small Business Development Centers Grant Program
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations that will establish Small Business Development Centers in underserved areas of Illinois, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses access essential resources and services for growth and success.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits