Illinois Community Development Grants

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.

This grant provides funding to Illinois-based nonprofit organizations to help individuals with past cannabis-related offenses access legal expungement services, particularly in underserved communities.

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois to revitalize communities by rehabilitating or demolishing vacant residential properties, thereby improving housing values and public safety.

This program provides financial assistance to local fire departments in Illinois to help them acquire essential safety equipment and training for improved community fire protection.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in the St. Louis area that are implementing projects to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote the integration of immigrants and refugees across Illinois.

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

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific areas to support initiatives that promote healthy child development, enrich communities through arts and culture, maintain essential services for those in need, and encourage civic responsibility and volunteerism.

This grant provides financial support to small to mid-sized arts and culture organizations in Chicago, helping them advance equity and sustainability within the local creative community.

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based not-for-profit snowmobile clubs and organizations for the development and maintenance of snowmobile trails and facilities accessible to the public.

This program provides funding to various Illinois-based organizations and businesses to develop or improve tourism attractions, boosting visitor numbers and encouraging longer stays.

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit media organizations in the Chicago area to help them grow their audiences and develop sustainable business models for community-centered journalism.

This program provides financial support to property owners and business tenants in Monticello's commercial and industrial areas for improving building quality and aesthetics, fostering economic growth and public safety.

This grant provides financial support to small, community-led nonprofits in Northern Illinois that are focused on innovative solutions to combat hunger and improve food access.

This funding opportunity supports Illinois farmers, food banks, and community organizations in enhancing their capacity to deliver fresh, nutritious food to those in need through infrastructure improvements and logistical upgrades.

This funding opportunity is designed to support the University of Chicago in expanding telementoring services that connect local healthcare providers with specialists to improve clinical knowledge and patient care in underserved areas of Illinois.

This program provides financial assistance to property and business owners in downtown Bloomington to improve building facades and address structural issues, promoting revitalization and historic preservation in the area.

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.