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Illinois Community Development Grants

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U.S. Bank Foundation Opportunity Fund
$500,000
U.S. Bank Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Love Your Block Grant
$2,500
City of Evanston
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2025

This program provides funding for Evanston residents and neighborhood groups to implement community-driven projects that enhance local neighborhoods and foster civic engagement.

Community Development
Individuals
Improving Youth Mental Health Grant
$150,000
Cigna Group Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide programs to improve the mental health of underserved youth aged 5-18, focusing on conflict resolution, family-school partnerships, and trauma-focused services in specific states.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant
$919,000
City of Joliet
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local projects that improve living conditions and services for low- to moderate-income residents in Joliet.

Community Development
Nonprofits
African American Legacy Initiative
$75,000
The Chicago Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 28, 2025

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area that focus on building community wealth, mobilizing residents, and enhancing community care for the African American community.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Neighborhood Capital Fund
$15,000,000
The Chicago Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports mid-stage businesses and worker-owned cooperatives in underserved Chicago neighborhoods to strengthen their economic resilience and promote equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

Community Development
Nonprofits
ABC Initiative Implementation Grant Program
$150,000
Prosperity Now
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that run Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs, enabling them to integrate child savings education and services into tax preparation processes for low and moderate income families.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Expanding Access & Resources to Behavioral Health Impact Grant
$40,000
United Way of the Wabash Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofits and community organizations in Indiana and Illinois to develop and expand programs that improve mental health and substance use outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, for projects that enhance culture and the arts, education, and social welfare, particularly for underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Small Business Growth Initiative Grant
$30,000
The Lake County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 1, 2025

This program provides funding and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed sustainably while positively impacting their local communities.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Interfacility Communication and Infection Prevention Efforts Via XDRO Registry
$212,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in Illinois to improve a registry that tracks and communicates information about patients with extensively drug-resistant infections, enhancing infection control efforts across healthcare facilities, especially in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Grants in Place Fellows for Rural Educators
$2,500
Rural Schools Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

Community Development
Individuals
Safety Net Grant Program
$1,500,000
United Way of Greater St. Louis
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Missouri and Illinois that deliver essential services in areas such as basic needs, health, and financial stability to help community members achieve self-sufficiency.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gambling Disorder Prevention Services Grant
$300,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois for expanding gambling disorder prevention, screening, and recovery services, particularly targeting communities disproportionately affected by gambling issues.

Health
Nonprofits
Rochelle Area Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Rochelle Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve residents in the Rochelle Township High School District, supporting initiatives in areas such as education, health, arts, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Delta Workforce Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Delta Regional Authority)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional Grant Program
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address education, economic opportunity, health, and veteran support.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
CFLL Historic Preservation Fund
$5,000
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Springfield, Illinois, to restore or preserve historically significant buildings and promote awareness of historic preservation.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Invest in Cook (IIC) Grant Program
$8,500,000
Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and public agencies in Cook County for various transportation improvement projects, including planning, engineering, and construction, to enhance connectivity and infrastructure.

Transportation
City or township governments
Off-Highway Vehicle Program (OHV)
$500,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding program provides financial support for the development and maintenance of off-highway vehicle parks and trails in Illinois, targeting local governments, private clubs, and individuals to promote responsible recreational use.

Recreation
County governments