Illinois grants for Special district governments

The purpose of the EECBG Program is to assist eligible local governments ("eligible entities") in implementing strategies to reduce fossil fuel emissions, reduce total energy use, improve energy efficiency, and build a clean and equitable energy economy. The Illinois EPA Office of Energy identified the following project topic areas for funding eligibility: Energy Planning and Energy Efficiency: Energy Audits, Building Upgrades. Entities may develop various programs and projects that address one or more of the purposes in a cost effective manner that is of maximum benefit to the population served. Funding may not be used for regularly scheduled maintenance.

This grant provides funding to organizations for implementing suicide prevention training in correctional and juvenile detention facilities in Illinois, focusing on at-risk youth and older males in underserved communities.

This program provides financial support to publicly-owned wastewater treatment facilities in Illinois for implementing energy efficiency projects that reduce energy consumption and operational costs.

This program provides funding to local public agencies in Illinois for transportation projects that improve safety, support complete streets, and enhance local infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged areas.

This grant provides funding to under-resourced communities in the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop strategic plans that address local economic development challenges.

This program provides funding for innovative projects that benefit youth in Quincy, Illinois, encouraging community involvement and leadership development among young people.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to approved mental health organizations in Illinois to enhance mobile crisis response services for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies, ensuring accessible and timely intervention regardless of insurance status.

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois to improve road infrastructure for accommodating heavy trucks, enhancing freight mobility and supporting economic development.

This program provides federal funding to local governments and transit agencies in northeastern Illinois for significant transportation projects that improve roads, bridges, public transit, and pedestrian and bicycle facilities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualified agencies in the Greater Kankakee River Valley Area to support artistic projects that promote community engagement and cultural enrichment.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Chicago that provide workforce development programs for young people aged 14 to 24, particularly those facing barriers to employment and education, to help them gain skills and secure jobs in high-demand fields.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce areas in Illinois to train staff on a new workforce development system, enhancing services for job seekers and aligning with federal workforce initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides $5 million to a single organization to promote racial healing and community engagement across Illinois by supporting initiatives that address systemic inequities and foster inclusive dialogue among diverse populations.

This funding initiative provides financial support for conservation projects that enhance public open spaces and promote climate resiliency and pollinator habitat in Northern Illinois.

This funding opportunity supports established farmers markets in a designated rural area, helping them enhance marketing, technology, education, and community engagement to strengthen local economies and foster community connections.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis region for projects that improve air quality and reduce transportation-related emissions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments and eligible organizations for developing partnerships and implementing public health initiatives that address health disparities in communities outside of Cook County and Chicago.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that improve transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the St. Louis region.