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FY 25 ILETSB - NIBIN Grant Program
$500,000
Illinois Law Enforcement Training
State

Application Deadline

Apr 1, 2025

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local law enforcement agencies in Illinois for acquiring and improving equipment related to ballistic testing and analysis to enhance their crime-solving capabilities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
City or township governments
Illinois Humanities announces Activate History Microgrants
$750
Illinois Humanities
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 3, 2024

Date Added

May 3, 2024

The Illinois Humanities Microgrants program supports individuals and small organizations that engage the public with local and regional history collections. This initiative aligns with the foundation's mission to foster an appreciation for the humanities and historical understanding within communities. By providing financial assistance, Illinois Humanities empowers stewards of history to educate and enlighten their communities, emphasizing the value of archives, texts, stories, and photography. The target beneficiaries include individuals, nonprofit organizations, and public institutions such as schools, government institutions, libraries, museums, and churches. The program prioritizes applicants, historical content, or audiences focused within Illinois, with a particular emphasis on organizations having annual budgets less than $400,000. The impact goal is to strengthen historical engagement and education at the local level, ensuring that diverse communities have opportunities to connect with and learn from their past. The program's priorities and focuses revolve around supporting grassroots efforts to bring history to the public. It provides grants of $750, with optional additional stipends: up to $250 for accessibility services like ASL interpretation or captioning, and up to $100 for media services such as documentation and photography. These optional funds highlight the program's commitment to inclusive access and effective dissemination of historical knowledge, reflecting a strategic priority to make history broadly available and engaging. Expected outcomes include an increase in public programs and events that utilize local and regional history collections, enhanced community engagement with historical narratives, and greater accessibility for diverse audiences. Measurable results could include the number of events supported, audience attendance, and the adoption of accessibility and media documentation practices. This program serves as a practical application of Illinois Humanities' strategic goal to support community-driven humanities projects and their theory of change, which posits that by empowering local actors, historical understanding and civic engagement will flourish.

Arts
Individuals
Rail Freight Loan Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to communities, railroads, and shippers in Illinois to improve rail freight services and support economic development through strategic infrastructure investments.

Transportation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant
$250,000
U.S. Department of Energy
Federal

Application Deadline

Feb 3, 2025

Date Added

Dec 31, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities and counties for energy audits and upgrades to improve energy efficiency in government buildings.

Energy
County governments
Infection Prevention Liaison Program
$450,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Jul 7, 2025

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides resources to healthcare organizations in Illinois to improve infection prevention and control practices in long-term care facilities and acute care settings, promoting health equity and effective healthcare measures.

Health
Nonprofits
Job Training Economic Development Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

The Job Training and Economic Development - Teachers Apprenticeship Program aims to provide targeted job training and development opportunities through a state-funded grant. Eligible entities are encouraged to apply for funding to establish or enhance apprenticeship programs for teachers. This opportunity supports efforts to develop the educational workforce and improve economic opportunities within the community. The program is anticipated to award 4 grants, with a total funding amount of $2,000,000 available. Grants will be awarded ranging from $50,000 to $500,000. Applications are accepted from the announcement date until the specified closing date. Technical assistance sessions are available for prospective applicants. These are not mandatory but are offered to provide additional support. The session is scheduled for 03/28/2024 at 1:00 PM, and registration can be completed online.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Childhood Cancer Research
$70,702
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $70,702.27 to Illinois-based nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions for research projects focused on childhood cancers affecting children from birth to age 14, with an emphasis on health equity and social determinants of health.

Health
Nonprofits
FY 2025 Preschool Development Grant Birth Through Five (PDG B-5) Systems-Building Grant
$15,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Administration for Children and Families)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 1, 2025

Date Added

Jul 23, 2024

This grant provides funding to states and territories to develop a coordinated early childhood education system that integrates various programs, including Head Start, to improve access and efficiency for families with children from birth to age five.

Income Security and Social Services
State governments
575 Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH)
$85,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2024

Date Added

May 24, 2024

Program Summary The PATH program is designed to reduce and/or eliminate homelessness for individuals who may be experiencing (SMI) serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders. Our goal is to ensure that individuals are connected to mainstream MH services and eventually transitioned into stable housing improve their health, and live a self-directed, purposeful life. Funding Priorities or Focus Areas • IDHS is working to counteract systemic racism and inequity, and to prioritize and maximize diversity throughout its service provision process. This work involves addressing existing institutionalized inequities, aiming to create transformation, and operationalizing equity and racial justice. It also focuses on the creation of a culture of inclusivity for all regardless of race, gender, religion, sexual orientation, or ability. Project Description The Grantee will operate the Projects for Assistance in Transition from Homelessness (PATH) formula grant providing flexible, community-based services throughout the State of Illinois to address the needs of adults ages 18-65+ and families, with serious mental illness and co-occurring substance use disorders, who are homeless or at imminent risk of becoming homeless. PATH links the population of individuals with serious mental illnesses (SMI)/co-occurring substance use disorders (COD), who experience persistent and pervasive health disparities, to mainstream and other supportive services. Collectively the PATH resources help individuals experiencing or at risk for homelessness with SMI/COD secure safe and stable housing, improve their health, and live a self-directed, purposeful life.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Genetic Counseling
$250,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Jul 5, 2024

Date Added

Jul 1, 2024

The Genetic Counseling grant program aims to increase the availability of statewide genetic services for Illinois’ children and family members with heritable conditions or at risk for genetic concerns. Supported by the Newborn Screening fund, the program aids in early detection and continuous treatment of disorders detected through newborn screening. The program seeks to enhance awareness, access to care, and prevention strategies for potentially preventable conditions. Applicants can apply for various components, including general pediatric/prenatal services, education and promotion, outreach, and biochemical genetic counseling. Eligible applicants are genetic counseling centers providing consultation, evaluation, diagnosis, and treatment services for Illinois residents. Applications are due by July 5, 2024, with awards ranging up to $250,000 per fiscal year.

Health
Nonprofits
WIOA Statewide Activities - Service Integration and Innovation - Nonformula
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Oct 6, 2025

Date Added

Sep 5, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local workforce areas in Illinois to train staff for a new case management system aimed at improving workforce services and policy implementation.

Workforce Development
State governments
Dementia Caregiver Program for Underserved Populations
$185,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver culturally tailored education and resources for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, specifically targeting underserved populations in Illinois.

Health
Nonprofits
Preserve Route 66 Grant Fund 2024
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This grant provides financial support to public agencies, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for the preservation and interpretation of historic sites along the Route 66 corridor, with a focus on underrepresented communities.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Fiscal Year 2025 Transit Security Grant Program (TSGP)
$33,898,500
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2025

Date Added

Aug 2, 2025

This program provides funding to eligible public transit agencies in designated urban areas to improve security and resilience against terrorism and other threats through various protective measures and enhancements.

Transportation
Special district governments
Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program FRO Outreach and Training 2
$655,741
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority
State

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2024

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) is requesting proposals for grants for the Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP). This program aims to develop and implement effective and equitably targeted Firearm Restraining Order (FRO) public information, outreach, and training strategies. The focus is on supporting FRO partner agencies (courts, law enforcement, and behavioral health providers), potential FRO petitioners, individuals and organizations in contact with persons at risk, and the general public. Grants can be used to subaward to local governments and non-profits. A total of $655,741 is available for a 12-month period from December 1, 2024, to November 30, 2025.

Safety
State governments
Fiscal Year 2025 National Earthquake Hazards Reduction Program Individual State Earthquake Assistance
$963,000
U.S. Department of Homeland Security (Department of Homeland Security - FEMA)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 11, 2025

Date Added

Jul 26, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to states and U.S. territories with high seismic risk to improve earthquake safety through mitigation, preparedness, and educational initiatives.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
State governments
Voucher Respite
$1,792,100
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Apr 23, 2026

Date Added

Mar 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to families of individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are not receiving state-funded services, allowing them to arrange flexible respite care to reduce caregiver stress and promote community living.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Wastewater/Stormwater Loans and Drinking Water Loans
Contact for amount
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

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.

Environment
City or township governments
Regional Vaccine Summit and Media Campaign
$250,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to governmental agencies and tax-exempt organizations in Illinois to organize regional vaccine summits and implement media campaigns aimed at improving public health education and increasing vaccination rates.

Health
Nonprofits
Technology Industry-related Businesses in Illinois
$25,000
City of Peoria
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2024

Grant Name: Technology Industry Grant Donor: City of Peoria, Illinois Type: Grant Deadline: Ongoing Grant Size: $10,000 - $25,000 Description: The Technology Industry Grant offers funding to technology-related businesses looking to establish or expand within the city of Peoria. Eligible industries include Agricultural Technology (AgTech), Biological Medical Technology (BioTech), Medical Technology (MedTech), and other technological advancements. Applicants should demonstrate established seed funding, a proof of function prototype, and a plan for further product development. The program aims to attract technology businesses, stimulate public and private investment, introduce new technology to the area, and support commercial space activity in business districts. Priority locations for funding include the Medical District, Central Business District, and West Main Street within the city boundaries. Eligible uses of the grant include lease or mortgage assistance, operational expense support, and other business costs related to the newly opened location. Small businesses with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees are eligible to apply if they meet all criteria outlined by the City of Peoria. For more information and application details, visit City of Peoria website.

Science and Technology
City or township governments