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Illinois Infrastructure Grants

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Efficient and Resilient Public Building Grant
$200,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for energy efficiency upgrades in public buildings that serve their communities.

Energy
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant Community Revitalization Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small local governments in Illinois for revitalizing communities by improving infrastructure, demolishing unsafe buildings, and preserving historic sites, particularly benefiting low-to-moderate income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Unsewered Communities Planning Grant (UCPGP)
$30,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois to develop comprehensive plans for improving wastewater infrastructure in small and disadvantaged communities lacking adequate facilities.

Environment
County governments
Crossing Safety Improvement Program (CSIP)
$12,000,000
Illinois Commerce Commission
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local public agencies in Illinois for safety improvements at highway-rail crossings on local roads, helping to reduce accidents and enhance safety.

Transportation
County governments
Finish Line Grant Program
$75,000
Aurora Regional Economic Alliance Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for urgent disaster response projects that ensure public health and safety in communities affected by state-declared disasters.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
City or township governments
Business Attraction Prime Sites Grant Program
$25,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to businesses relocating to or expanding within Illinois, incentivizing job creation and infrastructure improvements in key growth industries.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Section 319(h) Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program
$1,500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 16, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to various organizations in Illinois for projects that improve water quality by addressing pollution from nonpoint sources, such as runoff from land.

Environment
Nonprofits
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides matching funds to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal grants that support economic development projects in areas like workforce development and clean energy.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Park & Trail Grant
$500,000
Metroeast Park and Recreation District (MEPRD)
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to local governments and eligible organizations for the development and improvement of public parks, trails, and recreational facilities in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois.

Recreation
City or township governments
Economic Development Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Transportation
County governments
City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund
$250,000
City of Chicago
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This grant provides financial support for businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve commercial and cultural spaces in underserved neighborhoods of Chicago.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Economic Development Program (EDP)
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

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.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state agencies for implementing strategies to combat aquatic invasive species and protect the region's ecosystems and economy.

Natural Resources
State governments
Community Development Grant - Large (CDG-L)
Contact for amount
City of Chicago – Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Priority Paths Grant Program
$1,500,000
Metro East Park and Recreation District
Local

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Jul 16, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to local transit districts and eligible public agencies for the development of interconnected non-motorized bike paths that enhance regional trail connectivity in Madison and St. Clair Counties, Illinois.

Transportation
Special district governments
Emergency Preparedness Relief Challenge Grant
Contact for amount
Edwardsville Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 19, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for improving emergency and disaster preparedness, response capabilities, and long-term viability following emergencies.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments, economic development organizations, and private landowners in Illinois to improve industrial and manufacturing sites by enhancing infrastructure and site readiness for future development.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program
$1,000,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

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.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
Site Improvements
$600,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 29, 2025

Date Added

Aug 16, 2025

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.

Infrastructure
Special district governments