Illinois grants for Special district governments
Explore 103 grant opportunities
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Jul 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois to develop comprehensive plans for improving wastewater infrastructure in small and disadvantaged communities lacking adequate facilities.
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Dec 6, 2023
This program provides immediate financial assistance to nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County to address urgent community needs caused by unexpected events.
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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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Jan 27, 2026
This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for urgent disaster response projects that ensure public health and safety in communities affected by state-declared disasters.
Application Deadline
Aug 27, 2026
Date Added
Nov 19, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for essential infrastructure projects that improve water and sewer systems, benefiting low-to-moderate income residents.
Application Deadline
May 29, 2026
Date Added
Jun 13, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments and qualified organizations in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois, for the development and improvement of public parks, trails, and recreational facilities.
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Date Added
May 24, 2024
This program provides funding to public airports in Illinois for projects that improve aviation infrastructure and operations, ensuring safe and efficient air travel.
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Jun 16, 2026
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May 13, 2026
This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois to revitalize communities by rehabilitating or demolishing vacant residential properties, thereby improving housing values and public safety.
Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
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May 14, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to regional planning organizations in Southern Illinois for planning and preparing a 27-acre industrial site in Marion to attract manufacturing investments and create jobs.
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May 16, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver job training programs focused on clean energy careers for underserved communities in Illinois.
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May 31, 2026
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Jan 19, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to rural volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments for essential emergency response equipment and life-safety tools to enhance their capabilities and ensure responder safety.
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Jun 1, 2026
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May 21, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.
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Mar 7, 2024
This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
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May 13, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations that will establish Small Business Development Centers in underserved areas of Illinois, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses access essential resources and services for growth and success.
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Nov 16, 2026
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May 5, 2025
This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.
Application Deadline
May 29, 2026
Date Added
Apr 24, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois-based agencies for implementing comprehensive HIV prevention services targeting individuals at high risk of HIV transmission or acquisition.
Application Deadline
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.
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Date Added
Jun 12, 2024
This grant provides financial support to public radio and television stations in Illinois to help sustain their operations and enhance their ability to deliver educational and cultural programming to the community.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 4, 2024
This program provides funding to businesses and government entities in Illinois to replace older diesel freight trucks with new all-electric models, aiming to reduce air pollution in designated priority areas.
Application Deadline
May 1, 2024
Date Added
Mar 24, 2024
The Illinois EPA is seeking proposals for projects aimed at addressing nonpoint source (NPS) pollution to enhance the quality of Illinois' surface and groundwater. Funded through the Clean Water Act's Section 319(h), this program supports the development and implementation of watershed-based planning projects. These projects may include creating new watershed-based plans, updating existing plans, providing technical assistance for NPS pollution control, and conducting environmental and social indicator monitoring. The goal is to prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments through strategic planning and community engagement. Grant renewed every year.

