Illinois grants for Small businesses
Explore 122 grant opportunities
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May 20, 2026
This program provides financial incentives and design support to property and business owners in the Mt. Sterling Uptown Business District to improve the appearance and condition of their commercial facades while preserving the area's historic character.
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Jul 31, 2026
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Jul 6, 2026
This grant provides funding to organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin that train and mentor new professionals in affordable housing development, supporting structured internship and fellowship opportunities.
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Jul 15, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies and organizations in Illinois for developing and implementing educational and preventive traffic safety programs aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and injuries.
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Aug 7, 2025
This program provides low-income homeowners and multifamily property owners in Illinois with access to affordable solar panel installations, ensuring they save on electricity bills while promoting renewable energy use in underserved communities.
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Jul 22, 2026
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Jun 30, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and organizations in suburban Cook County to implement restorative practices that promote positive discipline and improve student mental health.
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Jun 5, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to small commercial and mixed-use property owners and tenants in Aurora, Illinois, for essential property improvements and renovations.
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May 24, 2024
This program provides funding to businesses and government entities in designated areas of Illinois to replace older diesel trucks with all-electric models, promoting cleaner air and reduced emissions.
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Jun 30, 2027
Date Added
May 13, 2026
This program provides financial support to businesses relocating to or expanding within Illinois, incentivizing job creation and infrastructure improvements in key growth industries.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Date Added
Nov 29, 2024
This grant provides funding to diverse and minority-owned small businesses in Illinois, offering loans between $10,000 and $50,000 to support economic growth and community development.
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Jun 30, 2027
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Jan 28, 2025
This program provides financial support to Illinois-based for-profit businesses that have received a federal Phase I SBIR or STTR grant, helping them advance their innovative research and pursue further funding opportunities.
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Aug 3, 2026
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Jun 2, 2026
This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.
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Jan 31, 2025
This grant provides financial support for businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve commercial and cultural spaces in underserved neighborhoods of Chicago.
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May 13, 2026
This program provides financial support to Illinois companies for employee training in strategic sectors to enhance workforce skills, productivity, and economic competitiveness.
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Aug 24, 2026
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Jul 13, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations in Illinois to deliver motorcycle safety training courses aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries among motorcyclists.
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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.
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Not specified
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Nov 16, 2025
This grant provides financial assistance to Illinois-based for-profit companies for employee training programs that enhance skills in key industries like advanced manufacturing and clean energy.
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Not specified
Date Added
Oct 8, 2024
This program provides substantial funding to support the development of commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and services.

