Illinois Community Development Grants
Explore 429 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Apr 17, 2024
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.
Application Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Date Added
Aug 13, 2024
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public service entities in Boone County, Illinois, to support community-oriented projects that improve residents' quality of life through health services, education, and cultural initiatives.
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Date Added
May 13, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois-based nonprofit organizations focused on job training for underserved populations in the clean energy sector, promoting equitable workforce development and partnerships with industry employers.
Application Deadline
Apr 30, 2027
Date Added
Feb 14, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.
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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.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 13, 2026
This program provides matching funds to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal grants that support economic development projects in areas like workforce development and clean energy.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2027
Date Added
Jul 16, 2026
This program provides financial support to public and nonprofit organizations for community events that promote outdoor recreation and environmental education in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 29, 2024
This grant provides funding to diverse and minority-owned small businesses in Illinois, offering loans between $10,000 and $50,000 to support economic growth and community development.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 6, 2023
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Aurora, Illinois area that empower women, particularly women of color, through programs focused on education, economic empowerment, and racial equity.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2027
Date Added
Jun 13, 2025
This funding program provides financial support to local governments and eligible organizations for the development and improvement of public parks, trails, and recreational facilities in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 11, 2023
This program provides financial incentives to commercial property owners in Carbondale's BPR Primary Business District to convert unused upper stories into livable apartments, promoting urban revitalization.
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Date Added
Nov 8, 2024
This program provides funding to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County to help them adapt and strengthen their operations in response to changing circumstances, with a focus on BIPOC-led groups and innovative capacity-building projects.
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Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for transportation infrastructure improvements that facilitate business growth and job creation.
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Jun 12, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments affected by state-declared disasters to address urgent community needs that cannot be met through local resources.
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Date Added
May 12, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and career education agencies in Illinois to establish and expand centers that offer entrepreneurial training and business development services to historically underserved populations.
Application Deadline
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Date Added
May 20, 2026
This program provides financial assistance to homeowners in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, for exterior improvements that enhance the curb appeal of their residential properties.
Application Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Date Added
Jun 30, 2026
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in DeKalb County, Illinois, to support innovative projects that improve economic mobility and quality of life for underserved populations.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 19, 2024
This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois to help create or retain jobs by supporting private businesses through infrastructure improvements and direct funding.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jan 31, 2025
This grant provides financial support for businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve commercial and cultural spaces in underserved neighborhoods of Chicago.
Application Deadline
Sep 25, 2026
Date Added
Aug 31, 2026
This program provides financial support to small retail food businesses in Chicago that enhance access to fresh and affordable food in underserved communities.

