Illinois Community Development Grants

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 projects that improve tourism attractions in Illinois, helping local communities increase visitor traffic and boost economic growth.

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 help the University of Chicago expand telehealth mentoring programs that connect healthcare providers in underserved areas of Illinois with specialists to improve patient care and health outcomes.

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.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for acquiring and developing land dedicated to public outdoor recreation.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve residents in Clark County, Missouri, Hancock County, Illinois, and Lee County, Iowa, focusing on projects that improve education, health, and financial stability in the community.

This grant provides funding to organizations in the greater Chicago area that are working to enhance support for tech-based startups, improve access to capital, and advocate for reducing barriers to entrepreneurship.

This program provides financial support to municipalities and partner organizations in Illinois for community-based holiday lights events that celebrate local culture and foster community belonging.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.