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Explore 860 grant opportunities available in Illinois

Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that help underserved individuals and communities in Illinois access entrepreneurial training and business development services to start or grow their businesses.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
HIV / AIDS Quality of Life Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 15, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in Illinois that deliver HIV prevention, education, and care services to high-risk populations, aiming to reduce HIV transmission and improve the quality of life for individuals affected by HIV/AIDS.

Health
Nonprofits
Specialty Crop Block Grant Program
$796,000
Illinois Department of Agriculture (IDOA)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 5, 2026

Date Added

May 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to enhance specialty crop production, improve local food systems, and promote sustainability, particularly benefiting beginning farmers and first-time producers.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
TAG Youth Grants
$2,500
Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides funding for innovative projects that benefit youth in Quincy, Illinois, encouraging community involvement and leadership development among young people.

Youth
Nonprofits
Illinois Healthy Resilient Communities
$150,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments and eligible organizations for developing partnerships and implementing public health initiatives that address health disparities in communities outside of Cook County and Chicago.

Health
Nonprofits
Redevelopment Incentive Program Grant
$50,000
City of Danville
Local

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to property owners and businesses in designated areas of Danville to support the rehabilitation and improvement of existing buildings, fostering economic growth and community revitalization.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Affordable Housing Program (AHP) General Fund
$2,000,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This program provides forgivable grants to financial institutions and project sponsors for developing and preserving affordable housing for low- and moderate-income households in the Chicago area.

Housing
Nonprofits
Reproductive Health Security Grant
$350,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

May 6, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit reproductive health care organizations in Illinois facing security risks related to abortion and reproductive health services, enabling them to enhance their safety measures and operational security.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program
$800,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Aug 27, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois to rehabilitate homes for low-to-moderate income families, ensuring safe and livable housing conditions in smaller communities.

Housing
City or township governments
Healing Illinois
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (DHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides $5 million to a single organization to promote racial healing and community engagement across Illinois by supporting initiatives that address systemic inequities and foster inclusive dialogue among diverse populations.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
State Furbearer Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that conserve and manage furbearing mammals in Illinois, supporting education, habitat development, and responsible hunting and trapping practices.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Eichacker / Lofton Grant Fund
$10,000
Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and churches in Lee County, Iowa, and nearby areas to address local needs in arts, education, health, and community betterment initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Nonprofit Capacity Building Grant
$5,000
Community Foundation of East Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to strengthen the operational capacity of nonprofit organizations in east central Illinois by supporting projects that enhance their internal systems and infrastructure.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Community Disaster Relief Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

May 31, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Georgia that are working on recovery projects following the recent wildfires.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits
Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement Grant Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 1, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to government entities in Illinois for acquiring less lethal tools and training to improve law enforcement practices and enhance public safety.

Safety
County governments
Dementia Early Planning Workshop Series for Diverse Populations
$260,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create culturally tailored workshops that help diverse communities, including African American, Asian American, Hispanic or Latinx, and LGBTQ+ populations, with early planning and resources related to dementia care.

Health
Nonprofits
Dementia Caregiver Program for Underserved Populations
$185,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Jun 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver culturally tailored education and resources for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, specifically targeting underserved populations in Illinois.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant
$919,000
City of Joliet
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for local projects that improve living conditions and services for low- to moderate-income residents in Joliet.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY25 Center of Excellence-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Supplemental)
Contact for amount
U.S. Department of Transportation (Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jun 7, 2026

Date Added

Apr 27, 2026

This funding opportunity provides additional financial support to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign to enhance its research capabilities in railroad safety, efficiency, and innovation.

Transportation
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