Not Applicable
Human Services · Closed State
Residential Respite Program (89D) Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-24-3759 - Program: Residential Respite Program (89D) - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
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
State
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Environmental Protection · Closed State
Resilient Energy for Wastewater Infrastructure Program Illinois EPA Office of Energy intends to fund the implementation of resilience projects at publicly owned wastewater treatment plants (WWTPs).…
$1 - $250000
Commerce And Econ Opp · June 30, 2026 State
SBIR/STTR Match Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-35-2382 - Program: SBIR/STTR Match Program - Announcement Type: Modified - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total…
$13500 - $0
Human Services · Closed State
Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-80-0170 - Program: SFMNP - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding:…
Department On Aging · Closed State
SFY2027 - 17.235 Title V Senior Community Service Employment Program - Competitive The Senior Community Service Employment Program (SCSEP) is a program administered by the US Department of Labor…
Illinois Emergency Management Agency · Rolling / Open State
SFY23 Preparedness & Response Grant Program The grant program has been appropriated to the IEMA for the purpose of all approved costs associated with Homeland Security Preparedness and Response Grant…
Illinois Emergency Management Agency · Rolling / Open State
SFY24 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program The grant program has been appropriated to IEMA-OHS for the purpose of all approved costs associated with Homeland Security Preparedness,…
Illinois Emergency Management Agency · Rolling / Open State
SFY25 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program The grant program has been appropriated to IEMA-OHS for the purpose of all approved costs associated with Homeland Security Preparedness,…
Emergency Mgt Agency · Closed State
SFY26 September 11th license plates Details - Awarding Agency: Emergency Mgt Agency - CSFA Number: 588-40-1467 - CSFA Popular Name: 9/11 - Assistance Listings Number: 588-40-1467 - Announcement Type:…
$80000 - $525000
Commerce And Econ Opp · Rolling / Open State
Small Business Development Centers Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-35-0083 - Program: SBDC - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding:…
Natural Resources · Closed State
SNOW - Snowmobile Local Government (FY26) Provides financial assistance to local governments for acquisition of property for snowmobiling, development of snowmobile trails and equipment related to…
Department Of Natural Resources · Closed State
Special Wildlife Funds - Furbearer Fund (FY27) The State Furbearer Fund provides grants to appropriate not-for-profit organizations, governmental entities, educational institutions, and corporations…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (CAFWS-180) To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Priority…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (FY25) To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Priority…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (FY26)) To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Priority…
Not Applicable
Transportation · Rolling / Open State
State Planning Funds Details - Agency: Transportation - CSFA Number: 494-00-1437 - Program: State Planning Funds - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding:…
$0 - $50000
Transportation · Closed State
Statewide Planning and Research Funds Details - Agency: Transportation - CSFA Number: 494-00-1439 - Program: SPR - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding:…
Transportation · Closed State
Statewide Planning and Research Funds - Scenic Byways Program Details - Agency: Transportation - CSFA Number: 494-00-1439 - Program: SPR - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
Natural Resources · Closed State
STEF - Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (FY26) Provides financial assistance to eligible, private snowmobile clubs/organizations in Illinois to develop and maintain public snowmobile trails and…
Not Applicable
Commerce And Econ Opp · Closed State
Strategic Economic Development Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-45-3219 - Program: Strategic Economic Development Program - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance…
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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