Illinois grants for Small businesses
Explore 149 grant opportunities
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Nov 6, 2024
This program provides funding to various Illinois-based organizations and businesses to develop or improve tourism attractions, boosting visitor numbers and encouraging longer stays.
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May 20, 2026
This program provides financial support to property owners and business tenants in Monticello's commercial and industrial areas for improving building quality and aesthetics, fostering economic growth and public safety.
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Feb 3, 2026
This funding opportunity supports Illinois farmers, food banks, and community organizations in enhancing their capacity to deliver fresh, nutritious food to those in need through infrastructure improvements and logistical upgrades.
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Jul 23, 2026
This program provides financial incentives to farmers in select U.S. states to adopt agroforestry practices that integrate trees and shrubs into their agricultural systems, promoting environmental sustainability and new revenue opportunities.
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Jan 27, 2025
This program provides financial support to small businesses in Illinois, particularly those owned by socially and economically disadvantaged individuals, to improve their infrastructure and promote long-term growth and job creation in underserved communities.
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Mar 18, 2026
This program provides financial assistance to property and business owners in downtown Bloomington to improve building facades and address structural issues, promoting revitalization and historic preservation in the area.
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Aug 10, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Cook County to improve the nutritional health of low-income seniors in Chicago by increasing their access to fresh, locally grown produce through farmers' markets.
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Apr 2, 2025
This grant provides funding to organizations in the greater Chicago area that are working to enhance support for tech-based startups, improve access to capital, and advocate for reducing barriers to entrepreneurship.
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Aug 6, 2026
This program provides funding for organizations to offer affordable housing and recovery support services to adults with serious mental health issues or substance use disorders who are at risk of homelessness or institutionalization.
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Jul 26, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.
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Mar 12, 2025
This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized family farms in the Midwest that focus on sustainable practices and sell their products in the Chicago market.
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Aug 20, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote tourism and benefit the community in Pike County, targeting individuals, businesses, and organizations with a presence in the area.
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Nov 7, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for the installation of electric vehicle charging stations at publicly accessible locations across Illinois, prioritizing projects in underserved communities and areas lacking existing infrastructure.
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Aug 10, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance and modernize employment and training programs for individuals receiving public assistance in Illinois, aiming to improve their job readiness and economic mobility.
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Oct 3, 2025
This program provides funding to municipalities, non-profits, and businesses in Illinois for developing and improving tourism attractions that draw visitors from outside the local area.
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Feb 27, 2025
This funding opportunity supports mid-stage businesses and worker-owned cooperatives in underserved Chicago neighborhoods to strengthen their economic resilience and promote equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.
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Apr 1, 2025
This program provides funding and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed sustainably while positively impacting their local communities.
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Aug 7, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois for expanding gambling disorder prevention, screening, and recovery services, particularly targeting communities disproportionately affected by gambling issues.
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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.
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Feb 18, 2025
This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in the Chicago area that focus on community organizing and advocacy for racial and economic justice, particularly those led by BIPOC individuals and serving marginalized communities.

