Illinois grants for Special district governments
Explore 104 grant opportunities
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Jan 27, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to local governments for developing and maintaining public snowmobile trails and related facilities in Illinois.
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May 22, 2025
This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for the construction and rehabilitation of public recreational facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for community parks and recreation infrastructure.
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Jul 29, 2025
This program provides federal funding to public-use airports in Illinois for essential infrastructure improvements, safety enhancements, and capacity upgrades to support aviation development and economic growth.
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Sep 13, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to local fire departments in Illinois to help them acquire essential safety equipment and training for improved community fire protection.
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Mar 19, 2026
This funding opportunity supports non-profit arts organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups in LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties, Illinois, to develop and implement inclusive arts projects that benefit the local community.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments and eligible agencies in northeastern Illinois for developing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that enhances non-motorized transportation.
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Jul 4, 2025
This funding opportunity supports individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Illinois to create and present public arts projects, fostering a vibrant cultural landscape across the state.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for the development and improvement of public, off-road bicycle paths and related facilities to promote safe and accessible biking.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides funding to the Illinois Department of Transportation for improving and modernizing the state's intermodal freight infrastructure to enhance freight mobility and support economic development.
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Jun 13, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations for small-scale transportation projects that improve alternative transportation options, preserve cultural resources, and enhance community quality of life in Illinois.
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Feb 14, 2025
This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and public entities in DeKalb County, Illinois, to support the construction and expansion of facilities that address community needs.
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Jun 13, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for acquiring and developing land dedicated to public outdoor recreation.
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Oct 17, 2024
This program provides up to $1,000 to K-12 educators in Illinois for innovative technology projects that enhance teaching and learning outcomes.
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Jul 29, 2025
This funding program provides financial support for technical studies aimed at improving public and intermodal transportation planning in non-metropolitan areas of Illinois, specifically targeting local governments and transit agencies.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides federal funding to local governments and agencies in northeastern Illinois for transportation projects that reduce air pollution and traffic congestion.
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Jul 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for the rehabilitation or replacement of structurally deficient bridges on public highways, ensuring safer transportation infrastructure.
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Mar 13, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and partnered non-profits in the ComEd service area for projects that improve public safety, community resilience, and sustainability through electrification initiatives.
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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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May 7, 2025
This grant provides full funding to local nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in Knox, Warren, and Henderson Counties to support impactful projects in areas such as arts, health, education, and community enhancement.

