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Illinois Capacity Building Grants

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Land Bank Technical Assistance Network
Contact for amount
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides support to experienced organizations in Illinois to enhance the capacity and sustainability of local communities and land banks, focusing on revitalizing vacant properties and improving housing quality.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dupaco’s Gift of Innovation Grant
$40,000
Dupaco Credit Union
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides tailored consulting services to nonprofit organizations in Iowa and select counties in Illinois and Wisconsin, helping them improve operational efficiency and community impact without offering direct financial support.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
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
Adult Redeploy Illinois Training, Technical Assistance and Development Grant Program
$500,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance community-based programs for justice-involved adults, focusing on training and technical assistance to reduce incarceration rates in Illinois.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Illinois Special Education Leadership Academy Grant
$186,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to support the professional development and leadership training of special education administrators in Illinois, enhancing their skills and resources to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.

Education
Independent school districts
Advanced Manufacturing Grant
$750,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois community colleges for developing and expanding advanced manufacturing programs that meet industry needs and enhance workforce skills.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Program
$750,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Illinois to develop and implement projects that improve water quality and manage pollution in local watersheds.

Environment
Nonprofits
Computer Science Equity Program
$100,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to educational organizations in Illinois to improve access to computer science education for K-12 students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, by enhancing teacher training and classroom resources.

Education
Independent school districts
Operations and Programs Grant Program
$20,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, to support their operations or specific programs that address community needs and promote equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
The Climate Smart Agriculture Program
$105,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 13, 2025

This program provides financial incentives to Illinois farmers for adopting sustainable no-till and strip-till agricultural practices to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Agriculture
Individuals
Natural Areas Stewardship Grant Program
$100,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to conservation land trusts in Illinois for stewardship and restoration activities on protected natural lands, focusing on urgent ecological needs and enhancing conservation efforts.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
DCCF Build the Future Grants
$100,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and public entities in DeKalb County, Illinois, to support the construction and expansion of facilities that address community needs.

Infrastructure
Nonprofits
Impact Grants Chicago Funds
$100,000
Impact Grants Chicago
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 24, 2024

This grant provides $100,000 to Chicago-based nonprofit organizations for impactful projects that address critical social issues, including culture, education, family support, health, and sustainability.

Community Development
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
SNAP and TANF Employment and Training and Technical Assistance Program
$850,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance and modernize employment and training programs for individuals receiving public assistance in Illinois, aiming to improve their job readiness and economic mobility.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Community Commitment Grants
$7,500
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 8, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in east central Illinois for projects that address community challenges and enhance organizational effectiveness.

Community Development
Nonprofits
AMPT Grants
Contact for amount
Advancing Nonprofits
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This program provides resources and professional development opportunities for Black and Latine-led nonprofit organizations in Chicago that focus on workforce development in their communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Junior League of Springfield Capacity Building Grant
$1,500
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Sangamon, Christian, and Montgomery Counties, Illinois, to enhance their leadership and management capabilities through professional development opportunities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Violence Against Women Act (VAWA) Lead Entity Services for Underserved Areas and Victim Groups Program
$705,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to support a lead organization that will distribute grants to local groups providing essential services to domestic violence and sexual assault victims in underserved areas or among underserved populations in Illinois.

Law Justice and Legal Services
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Turnout Grant
Contact for amount
Galesburg Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits