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	CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA 22-11	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	IQUIST	Capital Development Board	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-30-3705 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Child and Family Connections	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	Invasive Carp removal and monitoring in the Upper Mississippi River (CAFWS-181)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-10-3701 Early Childhood Block Grant: Preschool for All 3-5	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-20-3970 Smart Start Workforce Grants	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-30-3716 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Credentialing	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	Energy Efficiency Assessment Program	Environmental Protection	Rolling	$500K – $2.5M
State	DJ - Sport Fish Restoration - Fisheries, Boat Access (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Aviation Fuel Tax Program	Transportation	Rolling	Varies
State	SFY24 Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program	Illinois Emergency Management Agency	Rolling	Varies
State	Section 604(b) - Water Quality Management Program for Qualified Areawide Planning Agencies (FY 22)	Illinois Environmental Protection Agency	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois Wetland Inventory Grant	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois support of Upper Mississippi River Asian Carp control and management (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Robert & Helen Patterson Higher Education Award	Christian Activity Center	Rolling	From $1K
State	CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA Programmatic Projects (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	FFY 2022 Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC)	Emergency Mgt Agency	Rolling	Varies
State	AIS Grants to Great Lakes States (FY26)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Small Business Development Centers	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$8M – $52.5M
State	Natural and Working Lands+ Climate	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-20-3722 All Our Kids Early Childhood Networks	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	Volunteer Fire Assistance - Cooperative Forestry Assistance	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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