Illinois Grants

Last updated July 8, 2026

There are currently 170 active grants available to Illinois applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Illinois Lottery Scratch-off Ticket for United Negro College Fund Illinois	Student Assistance Commission	July 10, 2026	Varies
State	Residential Substance Abuse Treatment Act (RSAT)	Criminal Justice Info Authority	July 10, 2026	Varies
State	27-0343-10 FFY27 Local Agency General Non-Enforcement	Department Of Transportation	July 15, 2026	Varies
State	510-RTLR Regions The Living Room	Human Services	July 15, 2026	$75M – $140M
State	Implementation Phase: Increasing Well-Woman Visits - Community Grant	Public Health	July 15, 2026	Up to $20M
State	Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois Program	Student Assistance Commission	July 15, 2026	Varies
State	HFS Social Health Care Network (SHCN) Program	Healthcare And Family Serv	July 20, 2026	Varies
State	VAWA Culturally Specific Victim Services Program 2026	Criminal Justice Info Authority	July 20, 2026	Varies
State	Fed - Sp Ed - IDEA Discretionary: IDEA Discretionary (Special Education Paraprofessional Professional Development Grant)	State Board Of Education	July 20, 2026	Up to $30M
State	Family Run Organization (FRO) Operational Support Grants	Healthcare And Family Serv	July 22, 2026	Varies
State	National Great Rivers Research and Education Center FY 2027	Environmental Protection	July 23, 2026	Varies
State	FY 27 Senior Farmers Market	Aging	July 28, 2026	Varies
State	FY2027 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program	Department On Aging	July 28, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 APS Training/Supervision Assistance Grant	Department on Aging	July 28, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Federal Senior Companion Program Grant State Match	Department On Aging	July 28, 2026	Varies
State	FY2027 Foster Grandparent Program	Department On Aging	July 28, 2026	Varies
State	East Brooklyn and South Wilmington Appropriations	Environmental Protection	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	Communities of Color Special At Risk Population	Public Health	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Firefighter Training Programs	Office Of The State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	Transportation Alternatives Program - Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population selected	Transportation	July 31, 2026	$12.5M – $140M
State	FY27 Leadership Development and Decision Making Grant	State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Mutual Aid Box Alarm System	Office Of The State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Explorer-Cadet Program	Office Of The State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Cancer Research Grant	State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies

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About grants in Illinois

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.

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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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