GrantExec, a Euna Solutions® company

Illinois grants for Small businesses

Explore 149 grant opportunities

Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to independently owned legacy businesses along the historic Route 66 corridor, focusing on preservation projects that enhance visibility and sustainability, particularly for underrepresented communities.

Community Development
Small businesses
Community Development Grant – Small (CDG-S)
$250,000
City of Chicago – Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to small-scale real estate development projects in Chicago that enhance neighborhood vitality and create jobs, targeting private developers, nonprofits, and property owners.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community First Developer Program
$200,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Housing
Nonprofits
REGROW Grant Program
$100,000
City of Rockford
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and individuals in Rockford to develop programs that address economic development, violence prevention, and community reinvestment in areas disproportionately affected by past cannabis laws.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
FY26 Community Grants
Contact for amount
United Way of Will County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Will County, Illinois, that provide innovative programs addressing youth opportunities, community health, and financial security to promote equity and sustainable outcomes.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Jail Based Mental Health Services Grant Program
$520,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will deliver mental health services to individuals in county jails who are awaiting admission to state psychiatric hospitals, addressing their urgent mental health needs.

Health
County governments
Dementia Early Planning Workshop Series for Diverse Populations
$260,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create culturally tailored workshops that help diverse communities, including African American, Asian American, Hispanic or Latinx, and LGBTQ+ populations, with early planning and resources related to dementia care.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Development Grant – Medium (CDG-M)
$5,000,000
City of Chicago – Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This program provides financial support for moderate-scale real estate development projects in Chicago that enhance economic vitality and community well-being, targeting private developers, nonprofits, and institutional entities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program
$700,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and very small businesses in Northern Illinois, helping them access capital and improve their financial readiness through legal, accounting, and advisory services.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
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
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 initiative provides support to experienced organizations in Illinois to enhance the capacity and sustainability of local communities and land banks, focusing on revitalizing vacant properties and improving housing quality.

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