Illinois Recreation Grants

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for developing and improving public access areas for boats and canoes on state waterways.

This grant provides financial support for music education initiatives in Central Illinois, focusing on diverse and inclusive programs that engage individuals of all ages and abilities, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based businesses and organizations for new or improved tourism events that attract visitors from outside the state, promoting regional economic development.

This grant provides funding to grassroots organizations in Downers Grove, Illinois, to support community projects that improve the quality of life for local residents.

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations for marketing and municipal fees related to free special events that attract visitors to Edwardsville.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties that provide impactful programs focused on improving education, health, and economic mobility for community residents.

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties that empower young people to address community challenges and develop leadership skills.

This program provides funding to community organizations in the Greater St. Louis area for outdoor recreation projects that promote access and engagement with nature.

This funding opportunity supports creative projects in art, music, theater, and literature that promote arts education and cultural enrichment for individuals and communities.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support youth in low-to-moderate income communities through mentorship, education, and health services in select U.S. cities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal governments, and educational institutions in the Chicago and Calumet region to implement conservation projects that improve waterways, enhance natural habitats, and engage communities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, or Logan Counties that are implementing innovative programs focused on education, health and wellness, or youth development.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments for developing and maintaining public snowmobile trails and related facilities in Illinois.

This funding opportunity supports individuals, businesses, and organizations in Vermilion County, Illinois, to enhance community spaces through small-scale beautification projects focused on landscaping, environmental stewardship, and visual improvements.

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for the construction and rehabilitation of public recreational facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for community parks and recreation infrastructure.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Lee County that provide essential human services in areas such as health, education, financial stability, and youth development.

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible agencies in northeastern Illinois for developing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that enhances non-motorized transportation.

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based not-for-profit snowmobile clubs and organizations for the development and maintenance of snowmobile trails and facilities accessible to the public.

This program provides funding to projects that improve tourism attractions in Illinois, helping local communities increase visitor traffic and boost economic growth.

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.