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Illinois grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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Fishers and Farmers Partnership Grant Program
$100,000
Fishers and Farmers Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local projects that help farmers improve agricultural practices while restoring and enhancing aquatic ecosystems in the Upper Mississippi River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
Light a Single Candle Grants
Contact for amount
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working on sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty in specific areas, including international locations, the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis region, and West Central Illinois.

Youth
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
Illinois Rural Health Initiative - ROOTS: Rural Outreach, Opportunity, Training, and Success Grant Program
$7,400,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to eligible community colleges in rural Illinois to enhance healthcare training programs and support services, addressing workforce shortages and improving employment outcomes in local healthcare sectors.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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
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
Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program
$1,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations in Illinois for projects that improve water quality by addressing pollution from nonpoint sources, such as runoff from land.

Environment
Nonprofits
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
$500,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

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

Recreation
City or township governments
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
Adult Education and Literacy Grant Program
$316,271
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer adult education and literacy services in specific counties of Illinois, helping adults improve their literacy, gain employment skills, and support their children's education.

Education
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
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 funding opportunity provides financial assistance to nonprofit organizations in McHenry County facing urgent, unforeseen challenges that threaten their operations or mission.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state agencies for implementing strategies to combat aquatic invasive species and protect the region's ecosystems and economy.

Natural Resources
State governments
Innovative Bridge and Transition Program Grant
$9,300,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create innovative programs helping individuals aged 16 and older, particularly those with limited skills or disabilities, transition smoothly from education to high-demand employment.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
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