Illinois Community Development Grants

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups in LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam counties to foster positive community impact through charitable initiatives.

This program provides financial incentives and design support to property and business owners in the Mt. Sterling Uptown Business District to improve the appearance and condition of their commercial facades while preserving the area's historic character.

This program provides financial assistance to low- and moderate-income homeowners and residents in Urbana for essential home repairs and accessibility improvements to ensure safe and livable housing.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small local governments in Illinois for revitalizing communities by improving infrastructure, demolishing unsafe buildings, and preserving historic sites, particularly benefiting low-to-moderate income residents.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois to rehabilitate homes for low-to-moderate income families, ensuring safe and livable housing conditions in smaller communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small local governments in Illinois for essential public infrastructure projects that improve health and safety for low to moderate income residents.

This funding program provides financial support to local public agencies in Illinois for safety improvements at highway-rail crossings on local roads, helping to reduce accidents and enhance safety.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved areas of Illinois, helping them access resources, improve operations, and foster growth and innovation.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations with expertise in juvenile justice to deliver training and technical assistance aimed at improving rehabilitation and reducing recidivism among youth in Illinois.

This program provides low-income homeowners and multifamily property owners in Illinois with access to affordable solar panel installations, ensuring they save on electricity bills while promoting renewable energy use in underserved communities.

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to undertake community projects that improve the quality of life for residents in DeKalb County, Illinois.

This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments to support private businesses in creating and retaining jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals in economically distressed areas.

This program provides immediate financial assistance to nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County to address urgent community needs caused by unexpected events.

This program provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship training and business development for historically underserved populations in Illinois, including minorities, women, veterans, and youth.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for urgent disaster response projects that ensure public health and safety in communities affected by state-declared disasters.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for essential infrastructure projects that improve water and sewer systems, benefiting low-to-moderate income residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified convention and visitors bureaus in Illinois for enhancing and promoting the historic Route 66 tourism experience in preparation for its centennial celebration in 2026.

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.

This program provides matching grants to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal funding in projects that support economic development and clean energy initiatives.