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.
Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-75-1632 - Program: CDBG Public Infrastructure - Announcement Type: Initial -…
Community Network Anchors Details - Agency: Public Health - CSFA Number: 482-00-3692 - Program: CNA / CNR / CNCA - Announcement Type: Modified - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding:…
Community-Based Reducing Tobacco-Related Disparities Grant Details - Agency: Public Health - CSFA Number: 482-00-2688 - Program: CBRTRD - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
Continuity of Care for Medicaid and CHIP Beneficiaries Following Incarceration The Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services (HFS), the state’s single Medicaid agency, has received a…
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…
Dementia Caregiver Program for Underserved Populations Details - Agency: Public Health - CSFA Number: 482-00-3235 - Program: DCPUP - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated…
Dementia Early Planning Workshop Series for Diverse Populations Details - Agency: Public Health - CSFA Number: 482-00-3113 - Program: DEPWDP - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
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…
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…
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 -…
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 -…
Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen Details - Agency: Environmental Protection - CSFA Number: 532-10-1697 - Program: Driving a Cleaner Illinois - Volkswagen - Announcement Type: Initial -…
East Brooklyn and South Wilmington Appropriations The objective of this program is to provide funding for the water system infrastructure needs for the Village of East Brooklyn and the…
Emergency Management Performance Grants Details - Agency: Emergency Mgt Agency - CSFA Number: 588-40-0450 - Program: EMPG - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total…
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…
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…
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 -…
Energy Efficiency Assessment Program Details - Agency: Environmental Protection - CSFA Number: 532-30-3369 - Program: Energy Efficiency Assessment Program - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance…
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 -…
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 -…
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.
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.
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.