Illinois Grants

Last updated September 15, 2026

There are currently 193 active grants available to Illinois applicants in Grantable's free grants database, drawn from state and foundation sources and updated daily.

193 grants in Illinois

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Type	Grant	Funder	Deadline ▲	Amount
State	FY27 Residential Sharps Collection Program	Environmental Protection	March 1, 2027	Varies
State	SFY27 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program	Emergency Mgt Agency	June 30, 2027	Varies
State	Business Attraction Prime Sites	Commerce And Econ Opp	June 30, 2027	$25M – $2.5B
State	FY27 Illinois Voter Registration System Grant (IVRS)	State Board of Elections	June 30, 2027	Varies
State	SBIR/STTR Match Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	June 30, 2027	$100 – $25M
State	Illinois Public Radio and Television	Illinois Arts Council	August 31, 2027	$600K – $60M
State	State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Iris Krieg F.A.I.R. Fund Grant	Bright Promises Foundation	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Dementia Caregiver Respite Grant (Arkansas)	Alzheimer's Disease & Related Disorders	Rolling	$500
State	Youth and Young Adult Conservation Education Program (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY25) (CAFWS-176 170, and 164)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$25M – $50M
State	CMP - Coastal Management Program - BIL Programmatic Projects (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	CMP - Coastal Management Program - NOAA 25 Programmatic	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Inflation Reduction Act Urban & Community Forestry Program 23-DG-11094200-327	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY26)	Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	SFY27 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program	Illinois Emergency Management Agency	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-30-3715 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Training Program	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-50-3708 Migrant and Seasonal Head Start	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	FFY 2022 Flood Mitigation Assistance	Emergency Mgt Agency	Rolling	Varies
State	OWR-US EPA (EN Grant-FY24-84103301-0): Environmental Information Exchange Network Grant Program and Related Assistance	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Unsewered Communities Planning Grant Program - Round 3	Environmental Protection	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	FCIL-SIS Schaffer Grant for Foreign Librarians	American Association of Law Libraries	Rolling	Varies

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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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