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Illinois grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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590 Crisis Care System Program
$2,000,000
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 to establish and enhance mobile crisis response services for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, ensuring timely and accessible care for all residents.

Health
Nonprofits
Nature Based Climate Action Program
$50,000
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofits and educational institutions in East Central Illinois that implement nature-based projects to combat climate change and enhance biodiversity through ecological practices like tree planting and prairie restoration.

Environment
Nonprofits
Tech Incubator Enhancement Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 17, 2025

This program provides financial support to established and new tech incubators in Illinois to modernize facilities and enhance resources for startups, particularly in underserved areas.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Truants' Alternative and Optional Education Program (TAOEP)
$11,500,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This program provides funding to various educational entities in Illinois to support initiatives that reduce student truancy and improve attendance and graduation rates for at-risk youth up to age 21.

Youth
Independent school districts
640 Youth Project LIGHTHOUSE Program
$4,500,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver trauma-informed behavioral health services to high-risk youth and their families in Illinois communities affected by firearm violence.

Youth
Nonprofits
We Rise Together – Advancing Youth Workforce Development in Chicago’s Communities
$200,000
The Chicago Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Chicago that provide workforce development programs for young people aged 14 to 24, particularly those facing barriers to employment and education, to help them gain skills and secure jobs in high-demand fields.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community Needs Grant
$20,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to undertake community projects that improve the quality of life for residents in DeKalb County, Illinois.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gray Farms Presidents Scholarship
$1,000
Community Foundation Alliance
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This scholarship provides financial assistance to high-achieving graduating high school seniors from specific counties in Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky who plan to pursue higher education.

Agriculture
County governments
Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants
$12,500
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public organizations in Illinois, particularly in DeKalb County, to enhance music education initiatives for underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Eviction Mitigation Legal Assistance Program
$7,500,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Illinois to expand access to legal assistance and mediation services for tenants facing eviction, promoting housing stability and preventing homelessness.

Housing
Nonprofits
Access and Equity in Dual Credit Grant
$100,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Illinois community colleges in expanding dual credit programs for historically underserved students, enhancing access and success in postsecondary education.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant
$75,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the specialty crop sector in Illinois, benefiting a wide range of organizations, including nonprofits, local governments, and educational institutions, by promoting marketing, research, and access to fruits, vegetables, and other specialty crops.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
125 Pretrial Success Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist individuals charged with crimes who are awaiting trial, helping them access essential services like mental health treatment and case management to improve their chances of success in the justice system.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Clean Energy Career Pathway Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions and workforce agencies in Illinois to develop training and career pathways for individuals seeking jobs in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Regional Care Coordination Agency Grant
$10,917,534
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 to coordinate and enhance services for communities disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts for individuals with substance use disorders and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Illinois to deploy AmeriCorps members for community service projects that address critical needs in areas like education, health, and public safety.

Youth
Nonprofits
Illinois Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to small and mid-size food and agricultural businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Illinois to improve infrastructure and market access, particularly for underserved producers and communities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Special Education Paraprofessional Professional Development Grant
$300,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the training and retention of paraprofessionals who support students with disabilities in Illinois schools by providing professional development resources and learning opportunities.

Education
Independent school districts
Illinois Family Planning Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This program provides funding to healthcare organizations in Illinois to deliver essential family planning and reproductive health services to low-income individuals, ensuring equitable access regardless of background or location.

Health
Nonprofits
Women’s Leadership Council Micro-Grant
$1,500
Southern Illinois University Foundation Women’s Leadership Council
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2025

This grant provides financial support for innovative, women-led projects at Southern Illinois University that empower women students, faculty, and staff, enhancing their learning experiences and campus engagement.

Women & Girl Services
Individuals