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AmeriCorps Formula Fixed
$150,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and health.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Route 66 Grant Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified convention and visitors bureaus in Illinois for projects that enhance tourism infrastructure and visitor experiences along Route 66, particularly in anticipation of its 100th anniversary.

Transportation
Exclusive - see details
Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program
$500,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations that support entrepreneurship training and business development for historically underserved populations in Illinois, including minorities, women, veterans, and youth.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Eviction Mitigation Legal Assistance Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Jun 12, 2026

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides substantial financial support to organizations that deliver legal assistance to tenants facing eviction, helping to prevent displacement and promote housing stability in Illinois.

Housing
Exclusive - see details
Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$75,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to regional planning organizations in Southern Illinois for planning and preparing a 27-acre industrial site in Marion to attract manufacturing investments and create jobs.

Business and Commerce
Special district governments
Business Attraction Prime Sites Grant Program
$25,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2027

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to businesses relocating to or expanding within Illinois, incentivizing job creation and infrastructure improvements in key growth industries.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides matching funds to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal grants that support economic development projects in areas like workforce development and clean energy.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Preservation Limited Rehabilitation Grant Program
$475,000
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides financial assistance to nonprofit and for-profit organizations to rehabilitate and preserve existing affordable housing developments in Illinois that are at risk due to physical or financial distress.

Housing
Nonprofits
Strong Communities Grant Program
$750,000
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois to revitalize communities by rehabilitating or demolishing vacant residential properties, thereby improving housing values and public safety.

Housing
City or township governments
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Program
$10,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to Illinois companies for employee training in strategic sectors to enhance workforce skills, productivity, and economic competitiveness.

Workforce Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Small Business Development Centers Grant Program
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to qualified organizations that will establish Small Business Development Centers in underserved areas of Illinois, helping entrepreneurs and small businesses access essential resources and services for growth and success.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
CNA / CNR / CNCA
$150,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 8, 2026

Date Added

May 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a regional organization in Westchester to enhance mental and behavioral health services for children and families by fostering community collaboration and integrating family and youth perspectives.

Health
Nonprofits
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 nonprofit organizations and career education agencies in Illinois to establish and expand centers that offer entrepreneurial training and business development services to historically underserved populations.

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

Not specified

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

Not specified

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

Not specified

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

Not specified

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

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