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?

$500000 - $1200000
Human Services · Closed State

470 Peer Support Warm Line Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-42-3978 - Program: 470 Peer Support Warm Line - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total…

Human Services · Closed State

510-RTLR Regions The Living Room Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-42-3824 - Program: 510-RTLR Regions The Living Room - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…

Aging · Closed State

93.071 FFY2025 MIPPA Priority 1 for SHIPs To provide enhanced outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding their preventive, wellness, and limited income benefits; application assistance to…

Aging · Closed State

93.071 FFY2025 MIPPA Priority 2 for AAAs MIPPA AAA: The program is designed to provide outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding the benefits available under Title XVIII of the Social…

Aging · Closed State

93.071 FFY2025 MIPPA Priority 3 for ADRCs MIPPA ADRC: The program is designed to provide outreach to eligible Medicare beneficiaries regarding the benefits available under Title XVIII of the Social…

Public Health · Closed State

Adult Vaccination Coverage Level Details - Agency: Public Health - CSFA Number: 482-00-3039 - Program: AVCL - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding: 600000.00…

Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State

AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (CAFWS-179) To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Priority actions…

Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State

AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY24) To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Priority actions are…

Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State

AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY25) To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Priority actions are…

Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State

AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY26) To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great Lakes. Priority actions are…

$100000 - $150000
Human Services · June 12, 2026 State

AmeriCorps Formula Fixed Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-80-2809 - Program: AmeriCorps Formula Fixed - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total…

Human Services · June 12, 2026 State

AmeriCorps Formula Traditional Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-80-2810 - Program: AmeriCorps Formula Traditional - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated…

Transportation · Rolling / Open State

Aviation Fuel Tax Program Details - Agency: Transportation - CSFA Number: 494-60-2511 - Program: Aviation Fuel Tax - 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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