Illinois Grants
Last updated October 28, 2026
There are currently 193 active grants available to Illinois applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| RPSA Violence Prevention Services Human Services · State Nov 13, 2026 · Varies | |
| Tourism Private Sector Grant Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Nov 13, 2026 · $1M – $5M | |
| FY27 Expansion of ESL services for Adult Education providers working with Asylees, Refugees and Migrants Illinois Community College Board · State Nov 13, 2026 · Varies The intent of the grant is to expand capacity for English language services for providers working with asylees, refugees, and migrants. | |
| Tourism Attraction Grant Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Nov 13, 2026 · $1.5M – $20M | |
| Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Small Utility Clean Energy Planning Grant Program - Fourth Round Finance Authority · State Nov 13, 2026 · Varies In July 2024, Illinois was announced as one of the recipients of an award under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, created by the Inflation Reduction Act. | |
| FY27 Adult Education - Digital Instruction Community College Board · State Nov 16, 2026 · Varies The Digital Instruction for Adult Education grant aims to enhance technology infrastructure and instructional capabilities in Title II Adult Education programs throughout Illinois. | |
| Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Nov 16, 2026 · Varies | |
| FY27 Law Enforcement Camera Grant Law Enforcement Training · State Nov 18, 2026 · Varies The Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board (“ILETSB” or “Board”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to advance civil rights and equity, expand access to justice, support crime victims and individuals impacted… | |
| State Programs:Education of Homeless Children and Youth State Board Of Education · State Nov 23, 2026 · $1M – $50M | |
| FY24 National Earthquake Hazard Reduction Program (NEHRP) Illinois Emergency Management Agency · State Nov 30, 2026 · Varies The purpose of this funding is to support the earthquake mitigation efforts of States and Territories with High to Very High seismic risk as determined by the DHS, FEMA Program Office, non-profit organizations as defined by 2 C.F.R.… | |
| FY27 Small Equipment Grant State Fire Marshal · State Nov 30, 2026 · Varies Provides up to $50,000 for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. Funding shall be used exclusively for the equipment approved for purchase. | |
| Illinois Grocery Initiative Commerce And Econ Opp · State Dec 9, 2026 · $50M – $520M | |
| FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA) State Board of Elections · State Dec 9, 2026 · Varies These funds are to address areas of inaccessibility in Illinois’ polling places. | |
| Transportation Alternatives Program - Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population selected Transportation · State Dec 18, 2026 · $100M – $4.4B | |
| Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Stretch Code Adoption Grant Application - Fourth Round Finance Authority · State Dec 31, 2026 · Varies In July 2024, Illinois was announced as one of the recipients of an award under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, created by the Inflation Reduction Act. | |
| FY27 Residential Sharps Collection Program Environmental Protection · State Mar 1, 2027 · Varies In accordance with 415 ILCS 5/22.15(i), the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Materials Management and Compliance Section (MMCS) has the authority to administer grants funding household waste collections. | |
| SFY27 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program Emergency Mgt Agency · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies The REP grant is a State Funded Preparedness Program intended to support local government planning, training and exercise requirements associated with, off-site disaster response and recovery from a Nuclear Power Plant accident. | |
| Business Attraction Prime Sites Commerce And Econ Opp · State Jun 30, 2027 · $25M – $2.5B | |
| FY27 Illinois Voter Registration System Grant (IVRS) State Board of Elections · State Jun 30, 2027 · Varies This grant is only for Illinois county clerks and executive directors. No other applications will be reviewed or accepted. | |
| SBIR/STTR Match Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Jun 30, 2027 · $100 – $25M | |
| FY24 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Illinois Emergency Mgt Agency- Office of Homeland Security · State Jul 1, 2027 · Varies The fiscal year (FY) 2024 Emergency Operations Center (EOC) Grant Program is intended to improve emergency management and preparedness capabilities by supporting flexible, sustainable, secure, strategically located, and fully interoperable… | |
| Illinois Public Radio and Television Illinois Arts Council · State Aug 31, 2027 · $600K – $60M | |
| FFY 25 Homeland Security Grant Program Illinois Emergency Mgt Agency-Office of Homeland Security · State Aug 31, 2028 · Varies The purpose of the Homeland Security Grant Program (HSGP) is to support state and local efforts to prevent terrorism and other catastrophic events and to prepare the Nation for the threats and hazards that pose the greatest risk to the… | |
| State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (FY25) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. |
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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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