Illinois Grants

Last updated July 29, 2026

There are currently 163 active grants available to Illinois applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.

163 grants in Illinois

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Transportation Alternatives Program - Metropolitan Planning Organization +200,000 population selected	Transportation	July 31, 2026	$12.5M – $140M
State	FY27 Cornerstone	Office Of The State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Chicago Underground Storage Tank Program	Office Of The State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	East Brooklyn and South Wilmington Appropriations	Environmental Protection	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Peer Support Program	State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Leadership Development and Decision Making Grant	State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Research Grant	State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Chicago Fire Department Training Grant	Office Of The State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	Communities of Color Special At Risk Population	Public Health	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Mutual Aid Box Alarm System	Office Of The State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Basic Operations Firefighter	Office Of The State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Cancer Research Grant	State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Explorer-Cadet Program	Office Of The State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Firefighter Training Programs	Office Of The State Fire Marshal	July 31, 2026	Varies
State	Special Wildlife Funds - State Pheasant Fund (FY27)	Department Of Natural Resources	August 1, 2026	Varies
State	State Programs: Computer Science Equity Grant Program	State Board Of Education	August 3, 2026	$1M – $10M
State	State Programs: After School Programs - Non-school Districts	State Board Of Education	August 6, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Wendy’s Wonderful Kids (WWK) – Illinois Child-Focused Recruitment Expansion Program (Cook County)	Department Of Children And Family Services	August 7, 2026	Varies
State	Film and TV Workforce Training Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	August 13, 2026	$5M – $18M
State	FY27 Well-Being Best Practices and Training	Department Of Children And Family Services	August 13, 2026	Varies
State	Title IV - 21st Century Comm Learning Centers: 21st CCLC	State Board Of Education	August 24, 2026	$5M – $60M
State	27-3786-01 Illinois Cycle Rider Safety Training Program	Transportation	August 24, 2026	Varies
State	Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	August 27, 2026	$30M – $80M
State	Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	August 27, 2026	$30M – $150M

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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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