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Explore 889 grant opportunities available in Illinois

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

Not specified

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

Not specified

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

Not specified

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

Not specified

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
FY24-26 Center of Excellence-University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign (Supplemental)
$2,500,000
U.S. Department of Transportation (Federal Railroad Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Science and Technology
Exclusive - see details
HIV Prevention Regional Implementation Grant
$1,290,578
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

May 29, 2026

Date Added

Apr 24, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois-based agencies for implementing comprehensive HIV prevention services targeting individuals at high risk of HIV transmission or acquisition.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Grants
$10,000
Illinois State Dental Society Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve oral health access and education for families and communities in Illinois, particularly targeting low-income and underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Syringe Service Program Supply Hub
$1,500,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 21, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Illinois to establish a centralized system for distributing harm reduction supplies to syringe service programs, enhancing public health efforts to reduce disease transmission related to substance use.

Health
Nonprofits
Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure - Community Outreach Grant
$50,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to health departments and community organizations in Illinois for outreach and education initiatives focused on breast cancer awareness and prevention, particularly targeting underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Statewide Planning and Research Funds - Scenic Byways Program
$50,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

May 15, 2026

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations associated with Illinois' seven nationally designated scenic byways for research and marketing initiatives that promote tourism and economic development along these scenic routes.

Transportation
Nonprofits
KVCB Beautification Grant
$500
Keep Vermilion County Beautiful
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2026

This funding opportunity supports individuals, businesses, and organizations in Vermilion County, Illinois, to enhance community spaces through small-scale beautification projects focused on landscaping, environmental stewardship, and visual improvements.

Community Development
Nonprofits
H2O on the Go Program
Contact for amount
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

May 8, 2026

Date Added

Apr 7, 2026

This program provides funding to Illinois public schools and qualifying organizations to install modern water bottle-filling stations, promoting healthier hydration habits among students while reducing reliance on sugary drinks and single-use plastics.

Health
Nonprofits
Pediatric Vaccination Coverage Level
$100,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2026

Date Added

Apr 2, 2026

This funding initiative provides financial support to organizations and agencies in Illinois to improve pediatric vaccination rates and address disparities in vaccine access and confidence, particularly in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits

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