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Fishers and Farmers Partnership Grant Program
$100,000
Fishers and Farmers Partnership
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 10, 2026

Date Added

Jul 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports local projects that help farmers improve agricultural practices while restoring and enhancing aquatic ecosystems in the Upper Mississippi River Basin.

Environment
Nonprofits
Grant W. Brissman & Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grant
$10,000
Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualified government agencies that serve the Village of Milan, Illinois, focusing on youth development, community improvement, cultural activities, and support for underprivileged individuals.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Emergency Management Performance Grants
$1,071,280
Illinois Emergency Management Agency
State
Rolling

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
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
Greenway and Trails Technical Assistance Program
$20,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State
Rolling

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.

Recreation
State governments
Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program
$1,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations in Illinois for projects that improve water quality by addressing pollution from nonpoint sources, such as runoff from land.

Environment
Nonprofits
Help For Children Grant Program
Contact for amount
Help For Children
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations focused on preventing and treating child maltreatment through direct services, education, advocacy, and research in designated communities both in the U.S. and internationally.

Youth
Nonprofits
Upward Mobility Grant Program
$5,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
IL Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and public agencies in Illinois for projects that improve pedestrian and bicycle infrastructure, enhance community spaces, and preserve historic transportation sites.

Transportation
City or township governments
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
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

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.

Natural Resources
State governments
Beach Grants
$9,737,000
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)
Federal
Rolling

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.

Environment
State governments
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
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
Emergency and Transitional Housing Program
$90,913,298
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities to offer immediate shelter and supportive services for individuals and families facing homelessness or housing instability in Illinois.

Housing
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
Fiscal Year 2026 Cooperating Technical Partners (CTP) Program - Region 5
$5,000,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

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.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
FY25 Bureau of Land Management Invasive and Noxious Plant Management- Bureau wide
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Bureau of Land Management)
Federal

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.

Natural Resources
State governments