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	State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (CAFWS-180)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Invasive Carp removal and monitoring in the Upper Mississippi River (CAFWS-181)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	FY26 Adult Education and Literacy Basic Grants - Federal and State	Community College Board	Rolling	Varies
State	Forest Health Management	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (CAFWS-182)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	WNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY24)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois State Forest Action Plan (Urban)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois Wetland Inventory Grant	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois State Forest Action Plan (Forest Health)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Natural and Working Lands+ Climate	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	State ANS Comprehensive Management Plan (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers (EEC) Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$25M – $50M
State	FY27 480-20-3718 Leadership Training and Tiered Reimbursement – Quality Discretionary Grantee	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY25)	Natural Resources	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	CMP - Coastal Management Program - NOAA 25 Programmatic	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-50-3707 Head Start	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-10-3701 Early Childhood Block Grant: Preschool for All 3-5	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	Small Business Development Centers	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$8M – $52.5M
State	FY26 Adult Education and Literacy Professional Development Network- Federal	Illinois Community College Board	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-40-3723 Family Health Technical Assistance	Early Childhood	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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