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
Foundation	AASM Foundation Strategic Research Award	American Academy of Sleep Medicine	Rolling	Up to $250K
Foundation	Feeding God's Children Grant	Catholic Order of Foresters	Rolling	Up to $250
State	AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY24)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	Up to $25M
Foundation	Caxton Club Grant for SAIC Undergraduate with a Project in Book Arts	Caxton Club	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Children's Heart Foundation / Izak Szymczak Research Fund Award	Children's Heart Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K
Foundation	Jacob Pritzker Fellowship Program	Angelman Syndrome Foundation Inc	Rolling	Up to $100K
State	APS_Fall 2024 Semester Pathways Program	Aging	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Auxiliary to the AVMA Legacy Endowed Scholarship	Auxiliary to the American Veterinary	Rolling	Up to $1K
State	Golden Apple Accelerators of Illinois Program	Student Assistance Commission	Rolling	Varies
State	FY26 Adult Education and Literacy Professional Development Network- Federal	Illinois Community College Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park	Capital Development Board	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-20-3706 Child Care Resource and Referral Program - Child Care Assistance Program	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	SWG - State Wildlife Grants (FY24)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	American Hearing Research Foundation Research Grants	American Hearing Research Foundation	Rolling	$20K – $40K
State	APS_Spring 2025 Semester Pathways Program	Aging	Rolling	Varies
State	Federal Grant Support Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$1M – $200M
State	Invasive Carp removal and monitoring in the Upper Mississippi River FY26	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Line Item - Operational Grant (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-20-3968 Smart Start Illinois Early Childhood Apprenticeship – Pilot	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	Recreational Corridor greenways and trails planning	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Line Item - Capital Grants - IDNR (FY22)	Department Of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	CMP - Coastal Management Program - Programmatic Projects (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	C-SWG - Competitive State Wildlife Grants (FY25)	Natural Resources	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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