Illinois Employment Labor and Training Grants
Explore 151 grant opportunities
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Date Added
Jul 28, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments to support private businesses in creating and retaining jobs for low-to-moderate income individuals in economically distressed areas.
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Jun 5, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to small commercial and mixed-use property owners and tenants in Aurora, Illinois, for essential property improvements and renovations.
Application Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Date Added
Dec 9, 2024
This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.
Application Deadline
Jul 10, 2026
Date Added
Apr 10, 2025
This grant provides funding to mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Chicago that deliver evidence-based programs focused on improving health, education, and economic opportunities for individuals in under-resourced communities, particularly on the south and west sides of the city.
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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
Jun 30, 2026
Date Added
Jan 28, 2025
This program provides financial support to Illinois-based for-profit businesses that have received a federal Phase I SBIR or STTR grant, helping them advance their innovative research and pursue further funding opportunities.
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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
Jun 30, 2026
Date Added
Jul 1, 2025
This program provides financial support to businesses looking to relocate or expand in Illinois, encouraging significant job creation and investment in key industries like life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
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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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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 for projects.
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May 16, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver job training programs focused on clean energy careers for underserved communities in Illinois.
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Date Added
Dec 7, 2023
This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at colleges near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.
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May 13, 2026
This program provides financial support to Illinois companies for employee training in strategic sectors to enhance workforce skills, productivity, and economic competitiveness.
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Jan 27, 2025
This grant provides funding to local governments in Illinois for roadway improvements that facilitate job creation and retention by supporting new or expanding businesses.
Application Deadline
Jul 28, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
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Date Added
Nov 16, 2025
This program provides financial support to Illinois-based companies in strategic sectors for job training initiatives that enhance employee skills and promote economic growth.
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Date Added
Feb 28, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support for healthcare programs that serve medically underserved communities in the Chicago area, prioritizing initiatives led by nurses.
Application Deadline
Feb 26, 2025
Date Added
Feb 10, 2025
This program provides funding to organizations for projects that improve broadband access in underserved and unserved communities across Illinois, promoting digital equity and economic growth.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Oct 7, 2024
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.
Application Deadline
Jan 9, 2026
Date Added
Nov 11, 2025
This grant provides funding to support training programs for HVAC and plumbing supply chain manufacturers in St. Clair County, Illinois, aimed at enhancing workforce skills and job readiness.

