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Illinois grants for Special district governments

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Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Program
$750,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Illinois to develop and implement projects that improve water quality and manage pollution in local watersheds.

Environment
Nonprofits
Gulf Hypoxia Program Priority Watershed Implementation Grant
$336,700
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations and entities in Illinois for implementing agricultural practices that reduce nitrate pollution in surface waters, ultimately improving water quality and public health.

Environment
Individuals
Megasites Development Program
$56,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for infrastructure improvements in Gallatin County, specifically targeting the electrification of a dewatering pump system to enhance land readiness for commercial and industrial development.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
2026 Skokie Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Skokie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative projects that improve the Skokie community by fostering inclusivity and addressing local needs through sustainable initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Illinois SNOW Mobile Grant Program
$120,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to local governments for developing and maintaining public snowmobile trails and related facilities in Illinois.

Recreation
City or township governments
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Environment
Nonprofits
Illinois Endangered and Threatened Species Rehabilitation Grants
$2,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to licensed wildlife rehabilitators in Illinois for maintaining facilities that care for threatened or endangered species.

Animal Welfare
Individuals
Computer Science Equity Program
$100,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to educational organizations in Illinois to improve access to computer science education for K-12 students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, by enhancing teacher training and classroom resources.

Education
Independent school districts
Mental Health Aid to Agency
$1,820,000
Madison County Mental Health Board (MCMHB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations and individuals to enhance mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental disability services for residents of Madison County, Illinois.

Health
Nonprofits
510-RTLR Regions The Living Room Program (03)
$1,400,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to establish a 24/7 crisis respite program in East St. Louis, aimed at helping adults in behavioral health crises by offering a safe, peer-supported environment to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and connect them with community resources.

Health
Nonprofits
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
Strong Communities Grant Program
$750,000
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Firefighter Grant Program
$1,000
Illinois American Water
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Safety
Special district governments
AmeriCorps Formula Fixed Grant Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects addressing critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and public safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Art Grant
Contact for amount
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Arts
Nonprofits
Transportation Alternatives Program (TAP-L)
$93,700,000
Chicago Metropolitan Agency for Planning (CMAP)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Transportation
City or township governments
Bike Path Grant Program (BIKE)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Recreation
City or township governments
Competitive Freight Program
$50,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Transportation
Special district governments
Residential Substance Abuse Treatment (RSAT) Program
$525,620
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois local governments and state agencies to deliver voluntary substance use disorder treatment services for individuals involved in the criminal justice system, aiming to reduce substance use and recidivism.

Health
City or township governments
DCCF Build the Future Grants
$100,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits