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Explore 889 grant opportunities available in Illinois

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
Implementation Phase: Increasing Well-Woman Visits - Community Grant
$200,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to increase annual well-woman visits and postpartum care for women aged 18-44 in Illinois by addressing barriers to healthcare access.

Health
Nonprofits
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
Next Stage Chicago Grant Program
$50,000
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides funding to emerging nonprofit theater organizations in Chicago to help them strengthen their operations and ensure long-term sustainability through capacity building and strategic development.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fed - Sp Ed - IDEA Discretionary: IDEA Discretionary (Special Education Paraprofessional Professional Development Grant)
$300,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to enhance the skills and effectiveness of special education paraprofessionals through professional development training.

Education
Independent school districts
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
Community-Based Reducing Tobacco-Related Disparities Grant
$450,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Illinois to reduce tobacco use and related health disparities among high-risk populations across multiple counties.

Health
Nonprofits
Community College MTA for Expansion and Renovation
$20,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides significant capital for community colleges in Illinois to expand and renovate their facilities, enhancing educational programs and workforce training capabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Marketing Partnership Program - Cook County
$100,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This program provides matching funds to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local promotion groups in Cook County to enhance tourism marketing efforts and increase overnight stays in paid accommodations.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Strengthening STD Prevention and Control for Health Departments (STD PCHD)
$475,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to state, local, and territorial health departments to implement effective strategies for preventing and controlling sexually transmitted diseases, particularly targeting high-risk populations.

Health
State governments
Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2026

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This program provides funding for energy efficiency upgrades in residential properties that serve low-income residents in Illinois, particularly those in public or subsidized housing.

Energy
Public housing authorities
Residential Sharps Collection Program
$35,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 1, 2027

Date Added

May 22, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for establishing safe disposal stations for household sharps waste, such as needles and syringes, to protect public health and the environment.

Environment
City or township governments
Birth Equity Innovation Seed Grants
$200,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 25, 2026

Date Added

May 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides up to $1 million to organizations focused on improving maternal and infant health equity in communities of color through innovative, community-driven programs.

Health
Nonprofits
Commercial Facade Improvement Program
Contact for amount
City of Mt. Sterling
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This program provides financial incentives and design support to property and business owners in the Mt. Sterling Uptown Business District to improve the appearance and condition of their commercial facades while preserving the area's historic character.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Residential Facade Improvement Program
$15,000
City of Mt. Sterling
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to homeowners in Mt. Sterling, Illinois, for exterior improvements that enhance the curb appeal of their residential properties.

Housing
Individuals
Monticello Building Improvement Grant
$10,000
City of Monticello
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 20, 2026

This program provides financial support to property owners and business tenants in Monticello's commercial and industrial areas for improving building quality and aesthetics, fostering economic growth and public safety.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Neighborhood Festival Funding Program
$1,000
City of Aurora Community Services Department (CSD)
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

May 19, 2026

This funding program provides financial support to community organizations and neighborhood groups in Aurora for hosting public events and festivals that promote civic engagement and community connection.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Truants' Alternative/Optional Ed
$11,500,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

May 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions and organizations that create alternative educational programs for students at risk of truancy in Illinois.

Education
Independent school districts
Marketing Partnership Program - Cook County
$100,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This program provides funding to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local promotion groups in Cook County to boost tourism through marketing initiatives that attract visitors from outside the area.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Marketing Partnership Program - Balance of State
$100,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 17, 2026

Date Added

May 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to counties, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local tourism promotion groups outside of Cook County to enhance tourism marketing initiatives that attract visitors and boost regional economic activity.

Business and Commerce
County governments

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