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Illinois Private Grants

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ComEd Powering the Arts Program
$20,000
League of Chicago Theatres
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in northern Illinois to enhance access to artistic programming for underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Better Health Foundation Grant
$350,000
Better Health Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the greater Quad Cities region that are focused on improving community health through innovative services and partnerships.

Health
Nonprofits
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Community Building Grant Program
$10,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 21, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for construction or major renovations of community facilities in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin, focusing on projects that promote agriculture, education, and food security.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Needs Grant Program
$20,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to undertake community projects that improve the quality of life for residents in DeKalb County, Illinois.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants
$12,500
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public organizations in Illinois, particularly in DeKalb County, to enhance music education initiatives for underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
DeKalb County Community Foundation Emergency Grants
$2,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides immediate financial assistance to nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County to address urgent community needs caused by unexpected events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
ComEd Green Region Grant
$10,000
Openlands
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 13, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for conservation projects that enhance public open spaces and promote climate resiliency and pollinator habitat in Northern Illinois.

Environment
Nonprofits
Beginning with Compeer Grant Program
$2,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This program provides financial support to beginning farmers in the Midwest to help them access essential business development resources and services for long-term success.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Farmers Market Organization Grant
$1,000
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This funding opportunity supports established farmers markets in a designated rural area, helping them enhance marketing, technology, education, and community engagement to strengthen local economies and foster community connections.

Community Development
Nonprofits
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Liberty Bank and Trust Partner to Create Small Business Loan Program
$500,000
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to diverse and minority-owned small businesses in Illinois, offering loans between $10,000 and $50,000 to support economic growth and community development.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation (AWEF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Aurora, Illinois area that empower women, particularly women of color, through programs focused on education, economic empowerment, and racial equity.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Arts Capacity Grant Program
$40,000
The Arts Work Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides funding to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County to help them adapt and strengthen their operations in response to changing circumstances, with a focus on BIPOC-led groups and innovative capacity-building projects.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust Grant Program
$50,000
Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Quincy, Illinois, and surrounding areas for projects in the arts, education, health, and human services.

Arts
Nonprofits
Seed Fund
$15,000
Crossroads Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Feb 10, 2026

Date Added

Jan 29, 2025

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in Indiana and Illinois that are focused on social change, providing up to $15,000 for operational, start-up, or project-specific expenses.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
Read Conmigo School Impact Grants
$10,000
The Kemper Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 15, 2026

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Title I elementary schools in California, Florida, and Texas to strengthen their Spanish-English dual-language programs and enhance bilingual education for students.

Education
Independent school districts
The Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
$5,000
Last Mile Education Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at colleges near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.

Workforce Development
Individuals