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Illinois Grants

Explore 979 grant opportunities available in Illinois

Cook County Shop Talk Grant Program
$237,500
Cook County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to municipalities in suburban Cook County to host community events that promote mental health awareness and resources for youth, particularly those from underserved populations.

Health
City or township governments
Power Building Grant Program
$40,000
Cook County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community-based organizations in suburban Cook County that focus on grassroots efforts to address mental health, substance use, and social trauma through civic engagement and policy development.

Health
Nonprofits
Driving Brighter Futures Grant
$45,000
Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to public K-12 schools in the contiguous United States to enhance existing Automotive and Engineering Career and Technical Education programs, improving hands-on learning and workforce readiness for students.

Education
Independent school districts
State Programs: Computer Science Equity Grant Program
$100,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to K-12 public schools and educational entities in Illinois to improve access to computer science education for underserved students and enhance teacher training and resources.

Education
Independent school districts
Performing Arts Program
$250,000
The Paul M. Angell Family Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2026

This funding opportunity supports Chicago-area nonprofit performing arts organizations in creating and developing new original works that address contemporary societal issues and promote community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Community Revitalization Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small local governments in Illinois for revitalizing communities by improving infrastructure, demolishing unsafe buildings, and preserving historic sites, particularly benefiting low-to-moderate income residents.

Community Development
City or township governments
Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant
$2,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This grant provides financial support for educational organizations in Illinois to create and maintain wildlife habitats in schoolyards and public spaces, engaging students in hands-on environmental learning.

Education
Individuals
Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant
$600
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Illinois teachers for outdoor field trips that focus on biodiversity education, promoting hands-on learning about the state's natural resources.

Education
Individuals
Illinois Habitat Fund
$300,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to non-profit organizations and government entities in Illinois for projects that enhance and protect wildlife habitats across the state.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
State Pheasant Fund
$171,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This program provides funding to non-profit organizations and government entities in Illinois for projects that enhance and protect pheasant habitats and related wildlife ecosystems.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Charitable Trust Grant
$20,000
Illinois State Treasurer’s Office
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to small nonprofit organizations in Illinois that deliver essential services to communities facing poverty and economic challenges.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Community Infrastructure Fund
$1,000,000
Delta Regional Authority
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2026

This federal grant provides financial support for infrastructure projects that improve essential services and economic opportunities in distressed communities across the Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions.

Infrastructure
City or township governments
Implementation Phase: Increasing Well-Woman Visits - Community Grant
$200,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jun 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that aim to increase annual well-woman visits and postpartum care for women aged 18-44 in Illinois by addressing barriers to healthcare access.

Health
Nonprofits
F26AS00083 Aquatic Invasive Species Grants to Great Lakes States - Fiscal Year 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative
$600,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2026

Date Added

Jun 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Great Lakes state agencies for implementing strategies to combat aquatic invasive species and protect the region's ecosystems and economy.

Natural Resources
State governments
Next Stage Chicago Grant Program
$50,000
Chicago Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This program provides funding to emerging nonprofit theater organizations in Chicago to help them strengthen their operations and ensure long-term sustainability through capacity building and strategic development.

Arts
Nonprofits
Fed - Sp Ed - IDEA Discretionary: IDEA Discretionary (Special Education Paraprofessional Professional Development Grant)
$300,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to enhance the skills and effectiveness of special education paraprofessionals through professional development training.

Education
Independent school districts
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
Community-Based Reducing Tobacco-Related Disparities Grant
$450,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Jun 29, 2026

Date Added

May 29, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Illinois to reduce tobacco use and related health disparities among high-risk populations across multiple counties.

Health
Nonprofits
Community College MTA for Expansion and Renovation
$20,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Jun 26, 2026

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This funding opportunity provides significant capital for community colleges in Illinois to expand and renovate their facilities, enhancing educational programs and workforce training capabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Marketing Partnership Program - Cook County
$100,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 28, 2026

This program provides matching funds to municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local promotion groups in Cook County to enhance tourism marketing efforts and increase overnight stays in paid accommodations.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments

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