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Illinois Community Development 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 opportunity provides financial assistance to organizations involved in land banking to improve their operations and enhance community development efforts in managing vacant and abandoned properties.

Community Development
Nonprofits
NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant
$250,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois school food authorities for purchasing or renovating equipment to improve the quality and safety of meals served to students.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Dupacoโ€™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
Boone County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Boone County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public service entities in Boone County, Illinois, for projects that improve community quality of life through health, education, arts, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Land & Building Acquisition
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Cook County that support at-risk youth through sports programs, specifically for acquiring or remodeling facilities in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Capitol Complex Construction Interruption Grant Program
$40,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides $40,000 to small public-facing businesses in the Illinois Capitol Complex to help them recover from revenue losses due to nearby construction.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fed. - Sp. Ed. - Pre-School Discretionary: IDEA Preschool Discretionary - Early CHOICES
$409,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to improve training and resources for preschool programs serving children with disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation Grant
$20,000
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation (HHF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This grant provides financial support to mid-sized Chicago-based charities focused on improving health, education, and economic opportunities for underserved communities, particularly on the city's south and west sides.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Harry S. Black and Allon Fuller Grant Program
$25,000
Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that improve health care access and services for underserved populations, particularly focusing on low-income communities and individuals with physical disabilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grant
$10,000
Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 1, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Washington County, Oklahoma, that focus on preventing and treating negative influences on physical and mental health through specific programs.

Youth
Nonprofits
Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant
$250,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides funding to small food businesses, farms, and local governments in Illinois to improve their infrastructure for processing and distributing local agricultural products.

Community Development
Small businesses
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 program provides funding to improve transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the St. Louis region through various capital and operational projects.

Transportation
Nonprofits
Creative Placemaking Grants
$250,000
Cook County Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in suburban Cook County for community-driven arts projects that enhance local culture and public spaces.

Arts
Nonprofits
Untold Stories Grants
$5,000
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is offering the Untold Stories Grants, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, to institutions in Coles County that aim to preserve, educate, and disseminate stories of historically underrepresented individuals, thereby promoting racial equity and social justice.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Dental Services Program
$400,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that expand dental services for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities who face challenges accessing traditional dental care.

Health
Nonprofits
In Youth We Trust Youth Grants
$3,000
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties that empower young people to address community challenges and develop leadership skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
Citi Foundation Community Finance Innovation Fund
$500,000
Citi Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides over $1 million to nonprofit organizations focused on improving financial inclusion and health in low-income communities across the U.S. through innovative projects and solutions.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Micro-Grants
$5,000
River City Outdoors
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in the Greater St. Louis area for outdoor recreation projects that promote access and engagement with nature.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Clinician Health System Capacity Building Overdose Prevention
$75,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to enhance clinician training and health system capacity for effectively addressing opioid and stimulant use disorders through evidence-based practices and systemic improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Financial Education and Asset Building in Missouri and Illinois
$200,000
St. Louis Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Missouri and Illinois that provide financial education and access to financial products for low-to-moderate-income individuals and families, helping them improve their financial well-being and increase their net worth.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits