Birth Equity Innovation Seed Grants Details - Agency: Public Health - CSFA Number: 482-00-3475 - Program: BEISG - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding:…
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.
What grants are open in Illinois right now?
Business Attraction Prime Sites Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-45-2608 - Program: Business Attraction Prime Sites - Announcement Type: Modified - Assistance Type: Grant -…
C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY25) Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished.…
C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY26) Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished.…
Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure - Community Outreach Grant Details - Agency: Public Health - CSFA Number: 482-00-0927 - Program: CATCC - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
Carolyn Adams Ticket for the Cure Patient Navigation Grant Details - Agency: Public Health - CSFA Number: 482-00-3325 - Program: CATCPN - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
CLG - Certified Local Government Grants Program (FY26) The Certified Local Government (CLG) matching grants program in Illinois serves as a resource for participating city and county governments to…
CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA 2025 GLRI Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach…
CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA 22-11 Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach materials…
CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA Programmatic Projects (FY26) Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education…
CMP - Coastal Management Program - BIL Programmatic Projects (FY26) Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and…
CMP - Coastal Management Program - IRA Programmatic Projects (FY26) Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and…
CMP - Coastal Management Program - NOAA 25 Programmatic Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and outreach…
CMP - Coastal Management Program - Programmatic Projects (FY25) Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and…
CMP - Coastal Management Program - Programmatic Projects (FY26) Support for projects focused on coastal planning, coordination, coastal hazards, habitat protection and management, education and…
CMP - Coastal Management Program Grants (FY26) Support for projects focused on Lake Michigan coastal habitats and species; coastal public access, recreation, and economic development; and coastal…
Community College MTA for Expansion and Renovation Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-00-2361 - Program: Community College MTA for Expansion and Renovation - Announcement…
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-75-1637 - Program: CDBG Disaster Response Program - Announcement Type: Initial -…
Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-75-1631 - Program: CDBG Economic Development Program - Announcement Type:…
Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-75-1633 - Program: CDBG Housing Rehab Program - Announcement Type: Initial…
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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