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Illinois Employment Labor and Training Grants

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Film and TV Workforce Training Program
$180,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Illinois that provide workforce training programs to develop a skilled and diverse film and television production workforce, focusing on entry-level positions for high school graduates and equivalent qualifications.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Advanced Manufacturing Grant
$750,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois community colleges for developing and expanding advanced manufacturing programs that meet industry needs and enhance workforce skills.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2026 Skokie Community Foundation Grant
$10,000
Skokie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding for collaborative projects that improve the Skokie community by fostering inclusivity and addressing local needs through sustainable initiatives.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
2024 GFPI Community Fund
$100,000
Metro Chicago Good Food Purchasing Initiative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This grant provides financial and technical support to systemically marginalized local farmers and food businesses in Cook County, Illinois, to enhance access to healthy, sustainable food in community meal programs and institutions.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Women for Women Fund
$20,000
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in specific Illinois counties to support programs focused on improving the well-being of women and children.

Women & Girl Services
City or township governments
TAWF EXPLORE Grant
Contact for amount
The Arts Work Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County, particularly those led by and serving BIPOC communities, to help them adapt and build resilience in response to changing circumstances in the arts sector.

Arts
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Formula Fixed Grant Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects addressing critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and public safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Immigrant Integration
$29,300,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote the integration of immigrants and refugees across Illinois.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Perkins Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding provides financial support to Illinois community colleges to enhance career and technical education programs, focusing on improving student skills and workforce alignment.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Sparking Change Grant
$10,000
USA for UNHCR
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Chicago Artadia Awards for Visual Artists in Illinois
$25,000
Artadia
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted financial support to contemporary visual artists in Illinois, fostering their creative projects and professional development.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Internship & Workforce Upskilling Program for Small and Mid-sized Manufacturers
$2,600,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 24, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that help small and mid-sized manufacturers in Illinois create structured internship programs and improve workforce training to address labor challenges.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Nita M. Lowey Twenty-First Century Community Learning Centers Grant
$600,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.

Education
Independent school districts
SNAP and TANF Employment and Training and Technical Assistance Program
$850,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance and modernize employment and training programs for individuals receiving public assistance in Illinois, aiming to improve their job readiness and economic mobility.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Land & Building Acquisition
$1,400,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Waukegan, Illinois, for acquiring or improving facilities that serve programs aimed at assisting the unhoused population.

Housing
Nonprofits
Workforce Training Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Illinois to enhance workforce training for employees in the manufacturing sector, helping them develop essential skills and improve industry competitiveness.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
AMPT Grants
Contact for amount
Advancing Nonprofits
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 4, 2024

This program provides resources and professional development opportunities for Black and Latine-led nonprofit organizations in Chicago that focus on workforce development in their communities.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Junior League of Springfield Capacity Building Grant
$1,500
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Sangamon, Christian, and Montgomery Counties, Illinois, to enhance their leadership and management capabilities through professional development opportunities.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
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
Edward Byrne Memorial Justice Assistance Grant Program (JAG)
$200,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois local, tribal, and state government entities for programs that assist individuals involved in the justice system by addressing their behavioral health, substance misuse, and housing needs.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits