Illinois Environment Grants

This grant provides financial support to small and mid-sized family farms in the Midwest that focus on sustainable practices and sell their products in the Chicago market.

This grant provides financial support to public agencies and nonprofit organizations for preservation planning and educational outreach efforts related to historic sites across the United States.

This funding program provides financial support for technical studies aimed at improving public and intermodal transportation planning in non-metropolitan areas of Illinois, specifically targeting local governments and transit agencies.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations promoting seven designated National Scenic Byways in Illinois, enhancing awareness and visitor engagement with these scenic routes and their attractions.

This program provides technical planning assistance to local governments and community partners in northeastern Illinois to enhance equity, resilience, and sustainability in their communities.

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.

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

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

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and agencies in northeastern Illinois for projects that improve transportation, reduce air pollution, and lower carbon emissions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and partnered non-profits in the ComEd service area for projects that improve public safety, community resilience, and sustainability through electrification initiatives.

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for acquiring land designated for public outdoor recreation, such as parks and natural areas.

This program provides financial support to publicly-owned wastewater treatment facilities in Illinois for implementing energy efficiency projects that reduce energy consumption and operational costs.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in the Chicago area that focus on community organizing and advocacy for racial and economic justice, particularly those led by BIPOC individuals and serving marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for the development and maintenance of off-highway vehicle trails and facilities in Illinois, targeting local governments, non-profits, businesses, and individuals committed to enhancing public access to OHV recreation.

This funding program provides financial support and resources to innovative startups focused on clean energy and environmental sustainability solutions that benefit communities within Exelon's service areas.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

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

This funding opportunity supports high schools and post-secondary institutions in Illinois to develop clean energy career pathways, particularly for students facing employment barriers, by providing education and training for jobs in the electric vehicle sector.

This grant provides funding to eligible entities for the installation and maintenance of electric vehicle charging stations in Illinois, with a focus on promoting equitable access to EV infrastructure, particularly in disadvantaged communities.