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Illinois grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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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
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
Museums for America Program
$300,000
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.

Education
Nonprofits
Illinois Workforce Pell Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2026

This program provides financial support for eligible students to access short-term, career-focused training programs in Illinois that lead to high-demand jobs, using Pell Grant funding.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Recovery-Oriented Systems of Care Grant
$150,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Lake County, Illinois, to develop and enhance community-based systems that promote recovery from substance use disorders and mental health challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
UWLC Emergency Food and Shelter Program
$14,455
United Way of Lee County (UW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Lee County to deliver emergency food, shelter, and utility services to individuals and families facing economic hardship.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
St. Joseph’s Home Legacy of Care Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides financial support to organizations that offer care services for seniors aged 55 and older in central Illinois, specifically in designated counties.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public-serving organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties through various charitable activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Campaign to Advance Community Health Worker Workforce in IL – Phase 1
$25,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed to support a lead organization in developing a strategic plan to enhance the community health worker workforce in Illinois, focusing on increasing demand, improving integration into health services, and promoting diversity within the workforce.

Health
Nonprofits
Catalog Membership Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Reaching Across Illinois Library System (RAILS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 30, 2026

This grant provides financial assistance to Illinois libraries to help cover the initial costs of joining shared catalog consortia, enhancing resource sharing and access to library services for their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Transfer Innovation Impact Model Initiative
$300,000
The Chicago Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Chicago-area colleges in developing innovative transfer models to significantly increase bachelor’s degree completion rates for community college students, particularly those from Black, Latine, and low-income backgrounds.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Infrastructure Fund
$1,000,000
Delta Regional Authority
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This federal grant provides financial support for infrastructure projects that improve essential services and economic opportunities in distressed communities across the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
470 Peer Support Warm Line Program
$1,200,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to establish a free, confidential warm line staffed by peers, offering emotional support and guidance to individuals facing behavioral health challenges.

Health
Nonprofits