Community Development Grants in Illinois
Last updated November 8, 2026
There are 11 active community development grants tagged to Illinois, part of 3,225 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
Find the community development grants matched to your org
Free, no account to start — Grantable's AI ranks all 11 on mission, geography, and award size in a few minutes.
| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| Illinois Grocery Initiative Commerce And Econ Opp · State Dec 9, 2026 · $50M – $520M | |
| FY27 406-01-3252 Local Food Infrastructure Grant (LFIG) Agriculture · State Jan 6, 2027 · Varies The Illinois Department of Agriculture (the “Department” or “IDOA”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to provide grants through the Local Food and Infrastructure Grant Act [505 ILCS 92] and Administrative Code Title 8… | |
| Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Not published · $25M – $50M | |
| Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program 23-DG-11094200-327 Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies To plan for, establish, manage and protect trees, forests, green spaces and related natural resources in and adjacent to cities and towns. The urban and community forestry program provides ecosystem services, social and economic benefits. | |
| Unsewered Communities Planning Grant Program - Round 3 Environmental Protection · State Not published · Varies IEPA is making $1 million available for the next round of Planning Grants to assist small and disadvantaged communities in developing a Project Plan that identifies a solution to their wastewater collection and treatment needs. | |
| Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Not published · Up to $25M | |
| Recreational Corridor greenways and trails planning Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies State funding for intergovernmental agreements and grant agreements that support specific projects identified as high priority a Recreational Corridor for repurposing the abandoned railroads. | |
| Line Item - Operational Grant (FY27) Natural Resources · State Not published · Varies Grant programs as defined within the annual appropriation bill (Public Act) including Member Initiatives. | |
| Community Development Block Grant Community Revitalization Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Not published · $25M – $200M | |
| Openlands TreePlanters Grant Openlands · Foundation Not published · Varies TreePlanters Grants are awarded to people, groups, organizations or local municipalities that can bring together and coordinate their neighbors to plant 10-40 trees in predetermined locations in their neighborhood. | |
| Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Commerce And Econ Opp · State Not published · $30M – $100M |
Showing 1–11 of 11
About community development grants in Illinois
Community development grants fund efforts to revitalize neighborhoods through affordable housing, public facilities, infrastructure, business assistance, and services for low- and moderate-income residents. HUD's Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) program, authorized under the Housing and Community Development Act of 1974, is the flagship federal source, providing formula grants to states, cities, and counties. National intermediaries like LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, plus the Treasury's CDFI Fund, channel additional capital into community development.
Community Development Grants in other states
Other grant categories in Illinois
Frequently Asked Questions
What community development grants are available?
Eligible community development activities include housing rehabilitation and development, micro-enterprise and business assistance, infrastructure, public facilities, planning, public services, and removal of architectural barriers. The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) is the primary federal program, supplemented by funding from intermediaries and foundations. Projects generally must benefit low- and moderate-income communities.
Who funds community development?
HUD administers the Community Development Block Grant program, distributing formula grants to states, cities, and counties that then fund local projects. National community development intermediaries such as LISC and Enterprise Community Partners, along with the U.S. Treasury's CDFI Fund and local community foundations, provide loans and grants. Most CDBG funds reach nonprofits through their local or state government.
How does a nonprofit access CDBG funds?
CDBG dollars flow from HUD to your city, county, or state, which run their own application cycles and consolidated planning processes; nonprofits apply to that local jurisdiction rather than directly to HUD. Identify whether your community is an "entitlement" city or county or is served through the state program, then track that jurisdiction's annual action plan and application timeline. Aligning your project with the jurisdiction's stated priorities is essential.
Get a shortlist of Community Development Grants in Illinois built for your organization
Tell Grantable's AI about your nonprofit and it ranks these grants on mission, geography, and award fit — then emails you a personalized shortlist with the reasoning for each. Free, no account to start.
Find my grants — emailed to meHere's the math on clicking through this list.
You, clicking into all 11 grants
~1.3 hrs
at ~7 min per grant profile
Your agents, the same 11
under a minute
every profile evaluated and scored, with reasoning