Illinois Community Development Grants
Explore 399 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Mar 19, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 20, 2026
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.
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Not specified
Date Added
Feb 2, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
Aug 3, 2026
Date Added
Jul 19, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
Jun 12, 2026
Date Added
May 14, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and health.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2026
Date Added
May 7, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and collaborative groups that provide essential community services in Vermilion County, Illinois, and Fountain and Warren Counties in Indiana.
Application Deadline
Jun 17, 2026
Date Added
May 15, 2026
This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local promotion groups in Cook County to boost tourism through marketing initiatives that attract visitors from outside the area.
Application Deadline
Aug 27, 2026
Date Added
May 5, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
Jun 11, 2026
Date Added
May 14, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified convention and visitors bureaus in Illinois for projects that enhance tourism infrastructure and visitor experiences along Route 66, particularly in anticipation of its 100th anniversary.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 20, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 24, 2024
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Aug 7, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2026
Date Added
May 4, 2026
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that are working on recovery projects following the recent wildfires.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 6, 2023
This program provides immediate financial assistance to nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County to address urgent community needs caused by unexpected events.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 14, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jan 27, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
Jun 8, 2026
Date Added
May 12, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to a regional organization in Westchester to enhance mental and behavioral health services for children and families by fostering community collaboration and integrating family and youth perspectives.
Application Deadline
Aug 27, 2026
Date Added
Nov 19, 2024
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.

