Illinois Grants

This funding opportunity supports Illinois-based nonprofit organizations with planning and capacity-building initiatives that prioritize equity, diversity, and inclusion in their public humanities programming.

This program provides funding to individuals and small organizations in Illinois to engage communities with local history through projects that utilize archives, stories, and photography.

This program provides funding to municipalities and nonprofits in suburban Cook County to improve infrastructure and deliver essential social services for low- and moderate-income residents.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Illinois that collaborate on humanities projects aimed at engaging and uplifting underfunded and underserved communities.

This program provides funding to individuals and groups for small-scale projects that improve neighborhood accessibility, promote environmental stewardship, and foster community connections.

This program provides funding to local governments and public agencies in Cook County for various transportation improvement projects, including planning, engineering, and construction, to enhance connectivity and infrastructure.

This funding opportunity supports Illinois-based nonprofit organizations in creating innovative digital humanities projects that engage and diversify audiences through creative public programming.

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 funding opportunity provides financial support for small and mid-sized manufacturers in Illinois to develop internship and workforce training programs that enhance skills and address labor shortages.

This program provides funding to organizations in Illinois to develop and expand apprenticeship opportunities, particularly for underrepresented populations, by fostering collaboration among employers, educational institutions, and community organizations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions and training organizations in Normal, Illinois, to develop and enhance career and technical education programs focused on electric vehicle technology and workforce development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to improve training and resources for preschool programs serving children with disabilities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational agencies and organizations in Illinois to help identify and assist children with disabilities in accessing early intervention and special education services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to enhance professional development and resources for early childhood educators and families serving young children with disabilities.

This funding opportunity supports Chicago-area colleges in developing innovative transfer models to significantly increase bachelor’s degree completion rates for community college students, particularly those from Black, Latine, and low-income backgrounds.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Chicago that provide workforce development programs for young people aged 14 to 24, particularly those facing barriers to employment and education, to help them gain skills and secure jobs in high-demand fields.

This funding opportunity supports mid-stage businesses and worker-owned cooperatives in underserved Chicago neighborhoods to strengthen their economic resilience and promote equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This program provides funding for Evanston residents and neighborhood groups to implement community-driven projects that enhance local neighborhoods and foster civic 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 address labor challenges.

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area that focus on arts, education, healthcare, and human services for underserved populations, particularly older adults.