Illinois Grants

Last updated September 15, 2026

There are currently 193 active grants available to Illinois applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

193 grants in Illinois

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	FY27 Adult Education and Literacy Basic Competitive Grant - WIOA Title II AEFLA( APC 507)	Illinois Community College Board	September 15, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Adult Education and Literacy Basic Competitive Grant (Non- Match State Funding) APC 507	Illinois Community College Board	September 15, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 CDS Hair Care Initiative	Department Of Children And Family Services	September 16, 2026	Varies
State	Section 319(h) – NPS Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program (FY 2026)	Illinois Environmental Protection Agency	September 16, 2026	Varies
State	Institute to Innovate (i2i) Capacity Building and Violence Prevention Grant Program	Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)	September 17, 2026	Varies
State	Illinois Rural Health Initiative—ROOTS: Rural Outreach, Opportunity, Training, and Success	Community College Board	September 18, 2026	Varies
State	Childhood Cancer Research	Public Health	September 18, 2026	Up to $3.9M
State	Illinois Rural Health Initiative--REACH: Rural Education, Access, Careers, and Health	Community College Board	September 18, 2026	Varies
State	Transit 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities - CVP	Transportation	September 21, 2026	$0 - $0
State	Efficient and Resilient Public Building Grant	Environmental Protection	September 30, 2026	Varies
State	Jan 1, 2027 - Dec 31, 2027 - Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Program	Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs	September 30, 2026	Varies
State	FY22 Emergency Operations Center (EOC)	Emergency Mgt Agency	October 1, 2026	Varies
State	Illinois Racing Board Charity Fund Program	Racing Board	October 1, 2026	Up to $83.3M
Foundation	Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund (Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri)	Community Foundation Of	October 1, 2026	Varies
State	FY 27 Innovative Bridge and Transition Grant - State	Community College Board	October 2, 2026	Varies
State	Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	October 2, 2026	$15M – $55M
State	FY27 Nursing School Grant	Board Of Higher Education	October 2, 2026	Varies
State	Downstate Reduced Fare Grant Program	Transportation	October 15, 2026	Varies
State	Downstate Cooperative Transportation Grant Program	Transportation	October 15, 2026	Varies
State	Targeted Holistic Resources to Invest in Vision, Empowerment, and Success (THRIVES) Grants	Board Of Higher Education	October 19, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Nurse Educator Fellowship Program	Board Of Higher Education	October 30, 2026	Varies
State	Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Small Utility Clean Energy Planning Grant Program - Fourth Round	Finance Authority	November 13, 2026	Varies
State	Illinois Grocery Initiative	Commerce And Econ Opp	December 9, 2026	$50M – $520M
State	Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Stretch Code Adoption Grant Application - Fourth Round	Finance Authority	December 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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