Illinois Grants

Illinois combines Chicago's dense foundation sector with statewide government programs. The Illinois Arts Council Agency, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, and the Illinois State Board of Education are major grant makers. Chicago-based foundations like the MacArthur Foundation and Robert R. McCormick Foundation add significant private funding.

177 grants in Illinois
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Human Services · April 14, 2026 State

125 Pretrial Success Program Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-42-3810 - Program: 125 Pretrial Success Program - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated…

Department Of Transportation · April 10, 2026 State

27-0343-08 Local Agency Racial Profiling Program Racial Profiling (RP) Program Overview: I. INTRODUCTION This grant program supports funding of racial profiling data and collection and evaluation…

Department Of Transportation · April 10, 2026 State

27-0343-09 Local Agency Traffic Records Program I. INTRODUCTION The Illinois Traffic Records Program is designed to improve statewide traffic data systems. The traffic records data systems include…

Department Of Transportation · April 10, 2026 State

27-0343-12 Injury Prevention - General Injury Prevention (IP) Program- General Non-Enforcement Overview I. INTRODUCTION To help local communities reduce deaths and injuries on Illinois roadways, the…

Department Of Transportation · April 10, 2026 State

27-0343-15 Law Enforcement Liaison Program Law Enforcement Liaison Program Overview: I. INTRODUCTION To aid local communities in reducing deaths and injuries on Illinois roadways, the Illinois…

$500000 - $1200000
Human Services · April 15, 2026 State

470 Peer Support Warm Line Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-42-3978 - Program: 470 Peer Support Warm Line - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total…

Aging · April 15, 2026 State

93.071 FFY2025 MIPPA Priority 1 for SHIPs To provide enhanced outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding their preventive, wellness, and limited income benefits; application assistance to…

Frequently Asked Questions

What grants does Illinois offer?
Key Illinois agencies include the Arts Council Agency, Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, State Board of Education, Department of Human Services, and the Environmental Protection Agency. The Rebuild Illinois capital program provides infrastructure grants. The Illinois Housing Development Authority funds housing programs.
What Chicago-area foundations offer grants?
Chicago hosts major national and regional foundations including the MacArthur Foundation, Robert R. McCormick Foundation, Chicago Community Trust, Polk Bros. Foundation, Crown Family Philanthropies, and the Pritzker Foundation. The Donors Forum of Illinois (now Forefront) connects funders across the state.
Are there grants for Illinois community organizations?
Yes. The Illinois Department of Human Services passes through significant federal funding for community programs. DCEO offers community development grants. The Illinois Clean Energy Community Foundation funds environmental projects. City of Chicago programs through DCASE, BACP, and CDPH provide additional community funding.

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