Criminal Justice Info Authority · Closed State
Lead Entity Services for Underserved Areas and Victim Groups The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) is a state agency dedicated to improving the administration of criminooal…
Illinois Grants
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.
235 grants in Illinois
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$20000 - $50000
Environmental Protection · Rolling / Open State
Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program Details - Agency: Environmental Protection - CSFA Number: 532-60-3017 - Program: Lead Service Line Inventory Grant Program - Announcement Type: Initial -…
Department Of Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Line Item - Capital Grants - IDNR (FY22) Grants to local governments for projects that are line item appropriations. Details - Awarding Agency: Department Of Natural Resources - CSFA Number:…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Line Item - Capital Grants - IDNR (FY25) Grant programs designated for the capital improvements as defined within the annual appropriation bill (Public Act) including Member Initiatives. The Governor…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Line Item - Capital Grants FY26- IDNR Grant programs designated for the capital improvements as defined within the annual appropriation bill (Public Act) including Member Initiatives. The Governor…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Line Item - Operational Grant (FY26) Grant programs as defined within the annual appropriation bill (Public Act) including Member Initiatives. The Governor and the General Assembly directs the…
$3000000 - $6000000
Commerce And Econ Opp · Closed State
Manufacturing Training Academies Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-00-2361 - Program: Manufacturing Training Academies - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Natural and Working Lands+ Climate 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…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Natural and Working Lands+ Climate 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…
Criminal Justice Info Authority · Closed State
NOFO 3082-0326 Less Lethal Alternatives for Law Enforcement The purpose of this funding opportunity is to support less than lethal alternatives for law enforcement agencies in the provision of public…
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs · June 30, 2026 State
Oct 1, 2026 - Sept 30, 2027 - Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Program 100% of the net proceeds from Illinois lottery ticket sales are used to support Illinois veterans. On a quarterly basis,…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
OWR-US EPA (EN Grant-FY24-84103301-0): Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program and Related Assistance FY 2024 National Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program…
Agriculture · Closed State
Partners for Conservation - Illinois Soil and Water Conservation District Grants (FY26) The Illinois Department of Agriculture (the “Department” or “IDOA”) is issuing this Notice of Funding…
Department of Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY24) Projects to restore, conserve, manage, and enhance wild birds and mammals and their habitat. Projects also include providing public use and access to wildlife…
Department of Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY25) Projects to restore, conserve, manage, and enhance wild birds and mammals and their habitat. Projects also include providing public use and access to wildlife…
Department of Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY26) Details - Awarding Agency: Department of Natural Resources - CSFA Number: 422-20-0109 - CSFA Popular Name: PR - Assistance Listings Number: 15.611 - Announcement…
Department of Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY27) Details - Awarding Agency: Department of Natural Resources - CSFA Number: 422-20-0109 - CSFA Popular Name: PR - Assistance Listings Number: 15.611 - Announcement…
Environmental Protection · Closed State
Public Water Supply Energy Efficiency Grant Program-Round 2 Illinois EPA Office of Energy intends to fund the implementation of energy efficiency projects at public water supply (PWS) facilities,…
$5000 - $25000
Human Services · Rolling / Open State
Redeploy Illinois - Planning Grant Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-80-2350 - Program: Redeploy Illinois - Planning Grant - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
$225000 - $250000
Public Health · Closed State
Regional Vaccine Summit and Media Campaign Details - Agency: Public Health - CSFA Number: 482-00-3102 - Program: RVSMC - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding:…
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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