Community Development Grants in Illinois
Last updated June 30, 2026
There are 13 active community development grants tagged to Illinois, part of 3,297 active community development grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant | Deadline ▲ | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Construction and/or Renovation to Buildings, Additions, or Structures | July 6, 2026 | Varies | |
| East Brooklyn and South Wilmington Appropriations | July 31, 2026 | Varies | |
| Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Program | August 27, 2026 | $30M – $150M | |
| Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program | August 27, 2026 | $30M – $80M | |
| Business Attraction Prime Sites | June 30, 2027 | $25M – $2.5B | |
| Community Development Block Grant Community Revitalization Program | Rolling | $25M – $200M | |
| Line Item - Capital Grants - IDNR (FY22) | Rolling | Varies | |
| UCF - Urban and Community Forestry Program (FY24) | Rolling | Varies | |
| Unsewered Communities Planning Grant Program - Round 3 | Rolling | Varies | |
| Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program | Rolling | $30M – $100M | |
| ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant | Rolling | $15M – $1B | |
| Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program | Rolling | Up to $25M | |
| Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program | Rolling | $25M – $50M |
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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.
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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.
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