GrantExec

Illinois grants for Small businesses

Explore 98 grant opportunities

Community Development Grant โ€“ Medium (CDG-M)
$5,000,000
City of Chicago โ€“ Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use development projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community development and economic growth.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grants to Promote the Community Health Worker Profession in Illinois
$200,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create a campaign that promotes the community health worker profession in Illinois, aiming to increase awareness, integration, and workforce expansion in healthcare and social services.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund in Illinois
$250,000
City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This program provides financial support for small businesses, cultural institutions, and select non-profits in underserved neighborhoods of Chicago to make significant capital improvements to their properties.

Community Development
Small businesses
IFB Rural Development Grant Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Farm Bureau
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve economic development and quality of life in rural Illinois communities, encouraging collaboration among local organizations to address challenges like funding shortages and infrastructure needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
$50,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based businesses and organizations for new or improved tourism events that attract visitors from outside the state, promoting regional economic development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Dignity in Pay Program
$225,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This program provides funding and support to community agencies in Illinois to create equitable employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their independence and integration into the workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address critical social issues and promote diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Community Development
City or township governments
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
Land Bank Technical Assistance Network
Contact for amount
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to organizations involved in land banking to improve their operations and enhance community development efforts in managing vacant and abandoned properties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Nonpoint Source Grants
$4,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to various organizations and groups in Illinois for projects aimed at reducing water pollution from nonpoint sources, such as agricultural runoff and urban stormwater.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Harry S. Black and Allon Fuller Grant Program
$25,000
Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that improve health care access and services for underserved populations, particularly focusing on low-income communities and individuals with physical disabilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant
$250,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

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
Micro-Grants
$5,000
River City Outdoors
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in the Greater St. Louis area for outdoor recreation projects that promote access and engagement with nature.

Recreation
Nonprofits
2024 NGLCC Community Impact Grant Program - Central Region
$25,000
National LGBT Chamber of Commerce
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 27, 2024

This program provides financial support to LGBTQ+-owned and allied restaurants, cafes, and bars to help them thrive and recover from challenges.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities
$2,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This program provides funding to various organizations and government entities in Illinois for projects that implement green infrastructure practices to improve water quality and manage stormwater runoff.

Environment
City or township governments
Seed Fund
$15,000
Crossroads Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in Indiana and Illinois that are focused on social change, providing up to $15,000 for operational, start-up, or project-specific expenses.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Hospital Preparedness-Pediatric Preparedness
$249,000
Illinois Department of Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This program provides funding and support to hospitals and healthcare organizations in Illinois to improve their emergency preparedness for pediatric patients, aiming to reduce illness and injury among children and adolescents.

Health
Nonprofits
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This program provides funding to projects that improve tourism attractions in Illinois, helping local communities increase visitor traffic and boost economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hotel/Community Grant Program
$10,000
DuPage Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 20, 2025

This program provides financial support to hotels in DuPage County to attract new meetings, conferences, and sports events, boosting local tourism and economic activity.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses