Illinois Grants

Last updated July 28, 2026

There are currently 168 active grants available to Illinois applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state sources and updated daily.

168 grants in Illinois

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	Film and TV Workforce Training Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	August 13, 2026	$5M – $18M
State	27-3786-01 Illinois Cycle Rider Safety Training Program	Transportation	August 24, 2026	Varies
State	Title IV - 21st Century Comm Learning Centers: 21st CCLC	State Board Of Education	August 24, 2026	$5M – $60M
State	Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	August 27, 2026	$30M – $80M
State	Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	August 27, 2026	$30M – $150M
State	Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant	Environmental Protection	August 31, 2026	Varies
State	State Indoor Radon Grants FFY 2026 - 2028	Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security	August 31, 2026	Varies
State	OSLAD - Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (FY27)	Department Of Natural Resources	August 31, 2026	Varies
State	FFY 23 Legislative Pre Disaster Mitigation (LPDM)/Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)	Emergency Mgt Agency	September 14, 2026	Varies
State	Section 319(h) – NPS Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program (FY 2026)	Illinois Environmental Protection Agency	September 16, 2026	Varies
State	Transit 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities - CVP	Transportation	September 21, 2026	$0 - $0
State	Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Stretch Code Adoption Grant Application - Fourth Round	Finance Authority	December 31, 2026	Varies
State	FY27 Residential Sharps Collection Program	Environmental Protection	March 1, 2027	Varies
State	SBIR/STTR Match Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	June 30, 2027	$100 – $25M
State	Business Attraction Prime Sites	Commerce And Econ Opp	June 30, 2027	$25M – $2.5B
State	SFY27 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program	Emergency Mgt Agency	June 30, 2027	Varies
State	Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	Up to $25M
State	FY27 APS Adoption and Guardianship Support and Preservation Services Program		Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-40-3710 IDEC Home Visiting	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 Adult Education and Literacy Basic Competitive Grant (Non- Match State Funding)	Illinois Community College Board	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-30-3720 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Clearinghouse	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	FY26 Adult Education and Literacy Basic Grants - Federal and State	Community College Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois Wetland Inventory Grant	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$25M – $50M

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About grants in Illinois

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.

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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