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Illinois grants for Special district governments

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Unsewered Communities Planning Grant (UCPGP)
$30,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Environment
County governments
DeKalb County Community Foundation Emergency Grants
$2,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen
$18,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Transportation
State governments
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Public Infrastructure
$1,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

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.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Park & Trail Grant
$300,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

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.

Recreation
City or township governments
Aviation Fuel Tax Program
$19,963,052
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Transportation
City or township governments
Strong Communities Grant Program
$750,000
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 16, 2026

Date Added

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.

Housing
City or township governments
Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$75,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

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.

Business and Commerce
Special district governments
Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Emergency First Responder Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

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.

Safety
Special district governments
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Small Business Development Centers Grant Program
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
HIV Prevention Regional Implementation Grant
$1,290,578
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

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.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Development Grant - Large (CDG-L)
Contact for amount
City of Chicago – Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local
Rolling

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Public Radio and Television
$600,000
Illinois Illinois Arts Council
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Arts
State governments
Driving a Cleaner Illinois VW Electric Trucks Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State
Rolling

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.

Environment
State governments
FY24 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program - Watershed-Based Planning (Section 319(h))
$750,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State

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.

Environment
Nonprofits