Illinois Community Development Grants

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

This grant provides funding to local governments in Illinois for roadway improvements that facilitate job creation and retention by supporting new or expanding businesses.

This program provides financial support to organizations that promote legal education, improve access to justice, and assist individuals navigating the legal system in the community.

This program provides funding to individuals and groups for small-scale projects that improve neighborhood accessibility, promote environmental stewardship, and foster community connections.

This grant provides funding to government and nonprofit organizations in Illinois to establish a center that offers training and resources to help prevent and end homelessness across the state.

This program provides financial support to community-based organizations in Illinois focused on preventing violence and enhancing public safety through capacity building and direct services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations that will establish Small Business Development Centers in underserved areas of Illinois, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses access essential resources and services for growth and success.

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

This program provides substantial funding to support the development of commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community infrastructure and services.

This program provides financial assistance to low-income homeowners in St. Charles, Illinois, for urgent home repairs that ensure safety, health, and code compliance.

This program provides funding to residents and businesses in Westmont, Illinois, for home and property improvements that promote responsible lighting practices to reduce light pollution and enhance nighttime visibility.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in DuPage County, Illinois, to enhance community engagement through high-quality visual arts and music programs.

This grant provides support to nonprofit organizations that serve children, local communities, and military service members in specific U.S. counties, focusing on in-kind donations and limited monetary contributions.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve or plan to serve the residents of Grundy County, Illinois, focusing on community-oriented projects and initiatives.

The Illinois EPA is seeking proposals for projects aimed at addressing nonpoint source (NPS) pollution to enhance the quality of Illinois' surface and groundwater. Funded through the Clean Water Act's Section 319(h), this program supports the development and implementation of watershed-based planning projects. These projects may include creating new watershed-based plans, updating existing plans, providing technical assistance for NPS pollution control, and conducting environmental and social indicator monitoring. The goal is to prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments through strategic planning and community engagement. Grant renewed every year.

This program provides funding to establish training hubs across Illinois that will help jobseekers gain skills for careers in the clean energy sector by connecting them with employers and training resources.

This funding opportunity supports Illinois-based nonprofit organizations with planning and capacity-building initiatives that prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion in their public humanities programming.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for capital improvements in specific Chicago parks to enhance the quality of life for residents in municipalities with populations over 500,000.

This program provides financial assistance to low- to moderate-income homeowners in Urbana, Illinois, for essential repairs and accessibility modifications to ensure safe and habitable living conditions.

This initiative provides funding to local governments, independent grocers, and cooperatives to establish new grocery stores in food deserts, helping to combat food insecurity by ensuring access to fresh food in underserved communities.