Illinois grants for State governments
Explore 137 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Aug 17, 2026
Date Added
Jul 1, 2026
This grant provides funding to state, local, tribal, and territorial governments, as well as nonprofit organizations, to improve flood hazard mapping and data, enhancing community resilience and awareness of flood risks.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 24, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments in Illinois for enhancing their emergency management capabilities, including planning, training, and equipment purchases to effectively respond to various hazards.
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jun 13, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to coalitions of local governments, organizations, and stakeholders in Illinois to plan and develop greenways and trails that promote conservation, recreation, and community connectivity.
Application Deadline
Aug 3, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Date Added
Jun 30, 2026
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in DeKalb County, Illinois, to support innovative projects that improve economic mobility and quality of life for underserved populations.
Application Deadline
Jul 31, 2026
Date Added
Jul 1, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that deliver HIV prevention, education, and care services specifically targeting racial and ethnic minority populations and other high-risk groups.
Application Deadline
Aug 3, 2026
Date Added
May 4, 2026
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.
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.
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2026
Date Added
Jun 11, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state agencies for implementing strategies to combat aquatic invasive species and protect the region's ecosystems and economy.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 21, 2025
This funding program provides financial support to states, territories, and Tribes for monitoring beach water quality and ensuring public safety from harmful pathogens during recreational activities.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Aug 3, 2026
Date Added
Jun 19, 2026
This grant provides funding to K-12 public schools and educational entities in Illinois to improve access to computer science education for underserved students and enhance teacher training and resources.
Application Deadline
Jul 15, 2026
Date Added
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.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Jul 23, 2025
Date Added
Jun 24, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to state and local governments, tribal organizations, and nonprofits for projects aimed at managing and controlling invasive and noxious plant species on public lands across the U.S.
Application Deadline
Apr 15, 2026
Date Added
Mar 18, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to establish a peer-staffed phone line that offers free, confidential emotional support and resources for individuals facing mental health challenges.

