Illinois Grants

This grant provides $100,000 to nonprofit organizations in Cook County that focus on music and arts training for students, to support construction and renovation projects that improve their facilities.

This program provides funding to local fire departments and districts in Illinois for the rehabilitation or construction of fire stations to improve their service capabilities.

This program provides financial support to adult education providers in Illinois to deliver integrated English language and civics education, helping English Language Learners gain skills for workforce participation and civic engagement.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for energy efficiency projects that benefit disadvantaged communities and reduce fossil fuel emissions.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Waukegan, Illinois, for acquiring or improving facilities that serve programs aimed at assisting the unhoused population.

This initiative provides financial support and mentorship to minority-owned small businesses in specific West Side neighborhoods of Chicago, helping them grow and contribute to their communities.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public organizations in DeKalb County to support youth-led projects that enhance the quality of life for young people in the community.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local law enforcement agencies in Illinois for acquiring and improving equipment related to ballistic testing and analysis to enhance their crime-solving capabilities.

This program provides financial support to local governments, public colleges, and qualified nonprofits to help hire and retain law enforcement officers, improving recruitment and retention efforts across the state.

This funding opportunity provides community colleges in Illinois with up to $25,000 each to create programs that assist students facing homelessness or housing insecurity.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois police agencies for the purchase or lease of in-car and body-worn cameras, along with related data storage and training, to improve law enforcement technology and public safety.

This program provides funding to businesses and government entities in Illinois to replace older diesel freight trucks with new all-electric models, aiming to reduce air pollution in designated priority areas.

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve economic development and quality of life in rural Illinois communities, encouraging collaboration among local organizations to address challenges like funding shortages and infrastructure needs.

This program provides financial support to educators in Boone and Winnebago Counties to fund innovative projects that enhance the quality of education for students from Early Childhood through Grade 12.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and eligible agencies in Illinois for developing non-motorized transportation infrastructure that enhances regional connectivity and promotes sustainable transportation options.

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.

This grant provides valuable website and digital marketing services to nonprofit organizations in the Chicagoland area to help them enhance their community impact.

This grant provides $20,000 to filmmakers based in or connected to Chicago, supporting innovative and impactful storytelling that reflects the local community's diverse perspectives.

This contest invites photographers of all skill levels to showcase their images of the Cook County Forest Preserves, with a focus on capturing the area's natural beauty and outdoor activities.