Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
CVA - Clean Vessel Act (FY25) Development of surveys and plans for installing sewage pumpouts and dump stations for recreational boats in the coastal zone of coastal States; and for construction of…
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.
177 grants in Illinois
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Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY24) Activities designed to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations; the public use and benefits from these resources; and…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY25) Activities designed to restore, conserve, manage, or enhance sport fish populations; the public use and benefits from these resources; and…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY26) Details - Awarding Agency: Natural Resources - CSFA Number: 422-20-0107 - CSFA Popular Name: DJ - Assistance Listings Number: 15.605 -…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY27) Details - Awarding Agency: Natural Resources - CSFA Number: 422-20-0107 - CSFA Popular Name: DJ - Assistance Listings Number: 15.605 -…
$100000 - $18000000
Environmental Protection · Rolling / Open State
Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen Details - Agency: Environmental Protection - CSFA Number: 532-10-1697 - Program: Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen - Announcement Type: Initial -…
Emergency Mgt Agency · Rolling / Open State
Emergency Management Performance Grants Details - Agency: Emergency Mgt Agency - CSFA Number: 588-40-0450 - Program: EMPG - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total…
Environmental Protection · August 31, 2026 State
Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grant The principal objective of the program is to enable water systems serving small or disadvantaged communities to effectively address…
$100 - $5000
Public Health · May 1, 2026 State
EMS Assistance Details - Agency: Public Health - CSFA Number: 482-00-0894 - Program: EMSA - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding: 78915.00 - Anticipated…
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Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Endangered Species (FY24) Assist in the development of programs for the conservation of endangered and threatened species. Details - Awarding Agency: Natural Resources - CSFA Number: 422-20-0111 -…
$5000 - $25000
Environmental Protection · Rolling / Open State
Energy Efficiency Assessment Program Details - Agency: Environmental Protection - CSFA Number: 532-30-3369 - Program: Energy Efficiency Assessment Program - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance…
$25000 - $500000
Environmental Protection · Rolling / Open State
Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program Details - Agency: Environmental Protection - CSFA Number: 532-00-2722 - Program: Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program - Announcement Type: Initial -…
$150000 - $10000000
Commerce And Econ Opp · Rolling / Open State
ETIP Strategic Sectors Single Company Grant Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-45-0516 - Program: ETIP Single Company - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
$10000 - $2000000
Commerce And Econ Opp · Rolling / Open State
Federal Grant Support Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-35-3073 - Program: Federal Grant Support Program - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
Department On Aging · May 15, 2026 State
FFY27 93.041 Special Programs for the Aging_Title VII, Chapter 3_Programs for Prevention of Elder Abuse To support activities to develop, strengthen, and carry out programs for the prevention,…
Department On Aging · May 15, 2026 State
FFY27 93.042 Special Programs for the Aging_Title VII, Chapter 2_Long Term Care Ombudsman Services for Older Ind Long Term care ombudsman are advocates for residents of nursing homes, board and care…
Department On Aging · May 15, 2026 State
FFY27 93.043 Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part D_Disease Prevention and Health Promotion Services To develop or strengthen preventive health service and health promotion systems through…
Department On Aging · May 15, 2026 State
FFY27 93.044 Special Programs for the Aging Title III, Part B_Omb_Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers The funding for this grant comes from Title III-B Federal Funding and is designated…
Aging · May 15, 2026 State
FFY27 93.044 Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part B_Grants for Supportive Services and Senior Centers The purpose of the Older Americans Act is to maximize the quality of life of older…
Department On Aging · May 15, 2026 State
FFY27 93.045 Special Programs for the Aging_Title III, Part C1_Nutrition Services Nutrition projects that provide at least one hot or other appropriate meal per day to participants, five or more days…
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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