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 480-10-3702 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance: Birth to 3 Years	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-10-3700 Early Childhood Block Grant: Prevention Initiative 0-3	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program	Environmental Protection	Rolling	$2.5M – $50M
State	DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY24)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	CMP - Coastal Management Program - Programmatic Projects (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robert & Barbara Girouard Endowment (Veterans' education) (Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri)	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
State	SWG - State Wildlife Grants (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois Reproductive Health Facilities Capital Grant Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$5M – $50M
State	FFY 22 Legislative Pre Disaster Mitigation (LPDM)/Congressionally Directed Spending (CDS)	Emergency Mgt Agency	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois Recreational Access Program (Federal: Voluntary Public Access & Habitat Incentive Program)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	2023 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)	Emergency Mgt Agency	Rolling	Varies
State	SFY25 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program	Illinois Emergency Management Agency	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-20-3969 Smart Start Quality Support (SSQS) Program - Pilot	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AASM Foundation Bridge to Success Award	American Academy of Sleep Medicine	Rolling	Varies
State	SFY23 Preparedness & Response Grant Program	Illinois Emergency Management Agency	Rolling	Varies
State	DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	WNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Communityworks Endowment Fund (Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri)	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Caxton Club Grants for Graduate Students with a Project in Book Arts	Caxton Club	Rolling	Varies
State	Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-40-3723 Family Health Technical Assistance	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ABF Postdoctoral Fellowship in Law and Social Science	American Bar Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Forest Health Management	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Children's Heart Foundation / Mend a Heart Foundation Research Award	Children's Heart Foundation	Rolling	Up to $100K

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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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