Illinois Grants

Last updated June 12, 2026

There are currently 301 active grants available to Illinois applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.

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.

301 grants in Illinois
State
Updated daily

What grants are open in Illinois right now?

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…

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 -…

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:…

Public Health · Closed State

Reproductive Health Security Grant Details - Agency: Public Health - CSFA Number: 482-00-3453 - Program: RHSG - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding:…

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 -…

$20000 - $500000
Commerce And Econ Opp · Closed State

Route 66 Grant Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-25-2758 - Program: Route 66 Grant Program - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total…

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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