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Illinois grants for State governments

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Community Network Anchors (CNA-26)
$100,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Illinois to strengthen community networks that improve access to mental and behavioral health services for families and children.

Health
Nonprofits
Improvement Program and Carbon Reduction Program (CRP)
Contact for amount
East-West Gateway (EWG) Council of Governments
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to public entities and nonprofit organizations in the St. Louis region for projects that improve air quality and reduce transportation-related emissions.

Transportation
City or township governments
TANF Employment & Training Program - Support Services Program
$223,300
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 15, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and local governments in Illinois to help low-income individuals overcome transportation barriers and secure stable employment with large employers.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Illinois Healthy Resilient Communities
$150,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments and eligible organizations for developing partnerships and implementing public health initiatives that address health disparities in communities outside of Cook County and Chicago.

Health
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Nonpoint Source Grants
$4,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to various organizations and groups in Illinois for projects aimed at reducing water pollution from nonpoint sources, such as agricultural runoff and urban stormwater.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Section 5310 - Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities
Contact for amount
East-West Gateway (EWG) Council of Governments
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that improve transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the St. Louis region.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Grants in Illinois
$2,000
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and government entities in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, and Logan counties to support youth-focused initiatives that actively involve young people in the application process.

Youth
County governments
Surface Transportation Program - Suballocated (STP-S)
Contact for amount
East-West Gateway (EWG) Council of Governments
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and transit agencies in the St. Louis metropolitan area for a variety of transportation infrastructure projects, including road improvements, bridge repairs, and enhancements for biking and walking facilities.

Transportation
City or township governments
Chi–Cal Rivers Fund
Contact for amount
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 12, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions in the Chicago and Calumet region to implement conservation projects that improve waterways, enhance natural habitats, and engage communities.

Environment
Nonprofits
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, focusing on sustainable initiatives that benefit local residents.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
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
Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund
$2,000,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides forgivable grants to financial institutions and project sponsors for developing and preserving affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households in the Chicago area.

Housing
Nonprofits
Professional Development Grant
$120,000
U.S. Department of Agriculture (National Institute of Food and Agriculture)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the skills of agricultural educators in the Midwest, enabling them to develop impactful programs that promote sustainable farming practices and support local farmers and ranchers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
State/Local Airport Improvement Program
$45,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides federal funding to eligible public agencies and certain private airport owners for projects that improve airport safety, capacity, and environmental sustainability across the nation.

Transportation
State governments
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
Recreation Trails Program (RTP)
$200,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to government agencies, nonprofits, and private operators for developing and maintaining public recreational trails, with a focus on enhancing outdoor access and conservation efforts.

Recreation
Individuals
IL Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations for small-scale transportation projects that improve alternative transportation options, preserve cultural resources, and enhance community quality of life in Illinois.

Transportation
City or township governments
LGBTQ Community Fund
$40,000
The Chicago Community TrU.S.t
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area that serve the unique needs of LGBTQ youth and seniors, aiming to address service gaps and promote leadership within these communities.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
National Trust Preservation Funds (NTPF)
$5,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits