Illinois Private Grants
Explore 311 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Sep 10, 2026
Date Added
Jul 17, 2026
This funding opportunity supports local projects that help farmers improve agricultural practices while restoring and enhancing aquatic ecosystems in the Upper Mississippi River Basin.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Mar 19, 2026
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups in LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam counties to foster positive community impact through charitable initiatives.
Application Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Date Added
Sep 4, 2024
This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County, Illinois, to support projects that empower underserved populations and address systemic challenges related to ethnicity, immigration, and access to healthcare and housing.
Application Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Date Added
Oct 2, 2025
This program provides funding to Chicago-based nonprofits that empower youth aged 16 to 24 through workforce readiness and food security initiatives.
Application Deadline
Oct 5, 2026
Date Added
Sep 9, 2025
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualified government agencies that serve the Village of Milan, Illinois, focusing on youth development, community improvement, cultural activities, and support for underprivileged individuals.
Application Deadline
Sep 12, 2026
Date Added
Oct 28, 2025
This grant provides funding to organizations working on sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty in specific areas, including international locations, the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis region, and West Central Illinois.
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.
Application Deadline
Oct 1, 2026
Date Added
Sep 27, 2024
This grant provides funding to organizations in Chicago and nearby communities for projects that promote arts, culture, humanities, and education, enhancing the local cultural and intellectual landscape.
Application Deadline
Sep 7, 2026
Date Added
Sep 23, 2024
This funding initiative provides financial support to young activists and organizations in the Chicago area and Northwestern Indiana working on social justice projects that promote equality and community empowerment.
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.
Application Deadline
Oct 15, 2026
Date Added
Jan 19, 2026
This grant provides funding to county fair organizations for improving agricultural facilities that support exhibitions and education at county fairs within Compeer Financial's service area.
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.
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.
Application Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Date Added
Aug 10, 2026
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in South Central Illinois that provide essential services and programs to improve the lives of vulnerable populations, including low-income families, children, older adults, and individuals facing various hardships.
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.
Application Deadline
Sep 30, 2026
Date Added
Aug 4, 2026
This program provides funding to dairy farms and processing businesses in the Midwest to support innovative projects that improve market access, sustainability, and operational efficiency within the dairy industry.
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.
Application Deadline
Sep 15, 2026
Date Added
Aug 13, 2024
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public service entities in Boone County, Illinois, to support community-oriented projects that improve residents' quality of life through health services, education, and cultural initiatives.
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.
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.

