Illinois Workforce Development Grants

This program provides funding to organizations that help adults, including English language learners and those facing barriers, improve their literacy and civic knowledge while preparing for jobs in high-demand industries.

This program provides funding to educational institutions and workforce agencies in Illinois to develop training and career pathways for individuals seeking jobs in the clean energy sector.

This fellowship provides graduate students in Chicago with hands-on experience in philanthropy and grantmaking, focusing on social and economic issues while supporting community initiatives.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and very small businesses in Northern Illinois, helping them access capital and improve their financial readiness through legal, accounting, and advisory services.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in Central Illinois that provide workforce development programs to help individuals gain skills for sustainable employment and break the cycle of poverty.

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 provides financial support to enhance infrastructure in Gallatin County, specifically for electrifying a dewatering pump system to improve land readiness for commercial and industrial development.

This program provides funding to nonprofit educational institutions and organizations in a 12-county area to support innovative agricultural education projects that engage students and promote careers in production agriculture.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Certified Community Mental Health Centers in Illinois to train and support agencies implementing the Individual Placement and Support model, helping individuals with serious mental illness secure competitive employment.

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Peoria region that leverage the arts to drive economic growth, enhance tourism, and strengthen community engagement.

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 attract and retain skilled workers.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for a designated electric vehicle component manufacturer in McLean County, Illinois, to enhance their facilities and equipment for EV production.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Illinois that train and assist underserved populations in gaining employment in the clean energy sector.

This grant provides funding to organizations in the greater Chicago area that are working to enhance support for tech-based startups, improve access to capital, and advocate for reducing barriers to entrepreneurship.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified long-term care facilities in Illinois for training programs focused on improving staff skills in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, as well as grief training, to enhance the quality of care for residents.

This program provides up to $1,000 to K-12 educators in Illinois for innovative technology projects that enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as education, health, and workforce development.

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

This program provides funding and resources to help small businesses grow and succeed sustainably while positively impacting their local communities.