Environmental Grants in Illinois
Last updated September 30, 2026
There are 26 active environmental grants tagged to Illinois, part of 2,116 active environmental grants listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| FY27 Residential Sharps Collection Program Environmental Protection · State March 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. | |
| Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY25) (CAFWS-176 170, and 164) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. | |
| CMP - Coastal Management Program - NOAA 25 Programmatic Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs. | |
| Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program 23-DG-11094200-327 Natural Resources · State Rolling · 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. | |
| OWR-US EPA (EN Grant-FY24-84103301-0): Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program and Related Assistance Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies FY 2024 National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program The recipient agrees to comply with the current EPA general terms and conditions available at: https://www.epa.gov/grants/epa-generalterms… | |
| SWG - State Wildlife Grants (FY24) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. | |
| Invasive Carp removal and monitoring in the Upper Mississippi River FY26 Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and priorities of the Fish and Wildlife Conservation Offices. | |
| CMP - Coastal Management Program - Programmatic Projects (FY26) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs. | |
| CMP - Coastal Management Program - Programmatic Projects (FY25) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs. | |
| DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY25) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Activities designed to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations; the public use and benefits from these resources; and activities that provide boat access to public waters. | |
| Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY26) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. | |
| CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA 22-11 Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs. | |
| DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY26) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the Award. | |
| Illinois Wetland Inventory Grant Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Provide the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) with a preliminary updated statewide wetland mapping using a deep learning predictive model in a geographic information system (GIS) | |
| CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA Programmatic Projects (FY26) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials and programs. | |
| Natural and Working Lands+ Climate Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies The Illinois Department of Natural Resources proposes to expand on an exploratory collaboration with the US Climate Alliance and the UIUC Land-use Evolution and impact Assessment Modeling (LEAM) Lab. | |
| DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY27) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Notices of award will be sent to the Principal Investigator for the Award. | |
| Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (CAFWS-183) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. | |
| Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY25) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. | |
| Alphawood Foundation Grants Alphawood Foundation · Foundation Rolling · Varies The Alphawood Foundation is a Chicago-based private grantmaking foundation working for an equitable, just and humane society. | |
| Line Item - Capital Grants FY26- IDNR Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Grant programs designated for the capital improvements as defined within the annual appropriation bill (Public Act) including Member Initiatives. | |
| Line Item - Capital Grants - IDNR (FY25) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Grant programs designated for the capital improvements as defined within the annual appropriation bill (Public Act) including Member Initiatives. | |
| Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen Environmental Protection · State Rolling · $10M – $1.8B | |
| SWG - State Wildlife Grants (FY26) Natural Resources · State Rolling · Varies Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. |
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About environmental grants in Illinois
Environmental grants fund a wide range of work, from pollution reduction and climate resilience to habitat restoration and community stewardship. Major federal sources include the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), and the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, while private funders such as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) and family and community foundations support nonprofit-led efforts. Eligible applicants typically include nonprofits, tribes, schools, and state and local governments.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What grants are available for environmental projects?
Funding spans pollution prevention, climate and energy, conservation, water quality, environmental justice, and education. Federal agencies like the EPA and USDA run competitive grant programs, and many flow through intermediaries such as the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation. Most programs fund specific project work rather than general operating costs, so it helps to match your project to a program's stated priorities.
Who funds environmental nonprofits?
Federal agencies including the EPA, USDA/NRCS, the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service, NOAA, and the U.S. Forest Service are core public funders. On the private side, the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation is one of the largest conservation grantmakers, and national, regional, and community foundations also support environmental causes. State environmental agencies frequently re-grant federal dollars as well.
How do I find environmental grants that fit my organization?
Start by defining your project scope, geography, and the population or ecosystem you serve, then search federal opportunities on Grants.gov alongside foundation databases. Read each funder's eligibility and priority areas closely before applying, since environmental programs are often narrowly targeted. Aligning your proposal to a funder's specific goals is usually more effective than applying broadly.
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