Illinois grants for State governments
Explore 102 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Mar 21, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for construction or major renovations of community facilities in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, focusing on projects that promote agriculture, education, and food security.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 24, 2024
This program provides funding to state and local governments to strengthen their emergency management capabilities for effectively handling various hazards.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 24, 2024
This funding opportunity is designed to assist state and local organizations in Illinois in improving their juvenile justice systems through training, technical support, and programs that address prevention, intervention, and compliance with federal juvenile justice requirements.
Application Deadline
Apr 24, 2026
Date Added
Mar 27, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer housing and essential services to individuals and families who are homeless, at risk of homelessness, or living with chronic disabilities in Illinois.
Application Deadline
Feb 6, 2026
Date Added
Jun 13, 2025
This funding opportunity supports public entities in the St. Louis region to implement projects that improve air quality and reduce transportation-related emissions through various transportation and environmental initiatives.
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
Feb 6, 2026
Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities, counties, and state entities in the St. Louis metropolitan area for various transportation infrastructure projects, including road improvements, bridge rehabilitation, and the development of bicycle and pedestrian facilities.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
This program provides low-interest loans to local governments and entities in Illinois for improving wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water infrastructure to enhance public health and environmental quality.
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Date Added
Jun 9, 2025
This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and public entities in Illinois to develop and plan community solar projects that benefit low-income households and historically disadvantaged communities.
Application Deadline
Dec 15, 2025
Date Added
Aug 5, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to U.S. states, territories, and eligible Indian tribes for implementing approved plans to prevent and manage invasive aquatic species.
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, 2025
Date Added
May 27, 2025
This program provides funding to community organizations and partners in Illinois to develop and implement solar energy projects that prioritize local ownership and benefit underserved populations.
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Not specified
Date Added
Jul 21, 2025
This grant provides funding to states, territories, and Tribes to monitor beach water quality and inform the public about safety during recreational activities in coastal waters.
Application Deadline
Dec 15, 2025
Date Added
Sep 16, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofits and community organizations in Indiana and Illinois to develop and expand programs that improve mental health and substance use outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.
Application Deadline
Dec 31, 2025
Date Added
Jan 14, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes states and tribes for collaborative projects aimed at preventing and managing aquatic invasive species across state and tribal boundaries.
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
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 4, 2024
This program provides funding for projects that electrify mobile sources to improve air quality and reduce emissions in Illinois.
Application Deadline
Feb 6, 2026
Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
This program provides federal funding to local governments, schools, nonprofits, and other eligible entities for projects that improve transportation options, safety, and environmental quality in the St. Louis metropolitan area.
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.
