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Illinois Infrastructure Grants

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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
Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program
$800,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois to rehabilitate homes for low-to-moderate income families, ensuring safe and livable housing conditions in smaller communities.

Housing
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
Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Program
$1,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

Date Added

Jul 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small local governments in Illinois for essential public infrastructure projects that improve health and safety for low to moderate income residents.

Infrastructure
City or township 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
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Public Infrastructure
$1,500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for essential infrastructure projects that improve water and sewer systems, benefiting low-to-moderate income residents.

Infrastructure
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
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
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
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) - Housing Rehabilitation
$800,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois to improve and rehabilitate homes for low-to-moderate income families in communities that do not receive direct federal assistance.

Housing
City or township governments
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
Transportation Alternatives Program - Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population selected
$1,400,000
Illinois Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and eligible agencies in Illinois for developing non-motorized transportation infrastructure that enhances regional connectivity and promotes sustainable transportation options.

Transportation
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
Hydration Station Grant Program
Contact for amount
American Water Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides hydration stations to community organizations and educational institutions in Illinois to promote access to safe drinking water and encourage sustainable hydration practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure Program
$24,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

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.

Energy
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Infrastructure Fund
$1,000,000
Delta Regional Authority
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 24, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This federal grant provides financial support for infrastructure projects that improve essential services and economic opportunities in distressed communities across the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions.

Infrastructure
City or township governments