Illinois Community Development Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to offer free tax preparation services and education on tax credits to low-income individuals in Illinois, particularly those served by the Department of Human Services.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri to enhance community services in areas such as arts, education, health, and youth development.

This program provides a free civic education opportunity for community members in Normal, Illinois, to learn about local government and engage in civic participation.

The Jasper County Community Endowment, managed by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, offers grants to 501(c)(3) public charities, school districts, municipalities, or unincorporated groups serving Jasper County, Illinois, for projects with a clear charitable purpose.

This funding opportunity is designed for private sector businesses in Illinois to develop projects that boost tourism and drive economic growth in the state.

This program provides federal funding to schools and local organizations in Illinois to create safer walking and biking routes for K-12 students.

This funding provides financial support for small businesses and property owners in Chicago to make permanent improvements and repairs to their commercial and industrial properties.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Mount Carroll, Illinois, through various charitable projects and programs.

This program provides funding to certified local tourism organizations outside Chicago to boost international marketing efforts and attract global travelers to Illinois.

The Siemer Milling Company Fund, managed by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in Effingham County, Illinois, Christian County, Kentucky, and Dearborn County, Indiana, that operate programs aimed at developing leadership skills in youth aged 19 and under, with applications due by October 1, 2024.

This program provides financial support to women-owned or operated small businesses along Route 66 to help them maintain, reopen, or expand their operations while celebrating their contributions to the local culture and economy.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Missouri to improve their governance, operations, and strategic direction through the engagement of consultants for capacity-building projects.

This funding opportunity is designed to support a lead organization in developing a strategic plan to enhance the community health worker workforce in Illinois, focusing on increasing demand, improving integration into health services, and promoting diversity within the workforce.

This program provides federal funding to local governments, schools, nonprofits, and other eligible entities for projects that improve transportation options, safety, and environmental quality in the St. Louis metropolitan area.

This grant provides financial assistance to Illinois libraries to help cover the initial costs of joining shared catalog consortia, enhancing resource sharing and access to library services for their communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance civic, cultural, educational, health, and social services for the residents of Teutopolis, Illinois.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and eligible entities in communities affected by firearm violence to coordinate services, mobilize resources, and develop tailored safety action plans aimed at reducing violence and promoting equity.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Illinois that provide outreach and education to increase colorectal cancer screening rates among adults aged 45 to 75, promoting equitable access to preventive health services.

This grant provides financial support to first and second-year K-12 teachers in southeastern Illinois to help strengthen the pipeline of quality educators in rural communities.