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.
FY2027 Federal Perkins - Illinois Department of Corrections The purpose of this funding is intended to enhance instruction and academic support activities that strengthen and improve career and…
FY2027 Federal Postsecondary Perkins Basic Grant - Career and Technical Education Provides Federal Postsecondary Perkins grants to community colleges for career and technical education (CTE) through…
FY2027 LPN Grant - State CTE The purpose of the Licensed Practical Nursing grant is to provide operational funding for LPN programs at the Capital Area Career Center and Career Center of Southern…
FY2027 Retired and Senior Volunteer Program The purpose of the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) is to engage persons 55 years of age and older in volunteer service to meet critical needs…
FY2027 State CTE - Illinois Department of Corrections The purpose of this funding is intended to enhance instruction and academic support activities that strengthen and improve career and technical…
FY26 406-46-0552 Partners for Conservation (PFC) - Cost-Share The Illinois Department of Agriculture (the “Department” or “IDOA”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to fund…
FY26 Adult Education and Literacy Basic Grants - Federal and State This Notice of Funding Opportunity is offered to solicit Renewal Applications from currently ICCB Title ll funded programs that work…
FY26 Adult Education and Literacy Professional Development Network- Federal The purpose is to develop and maintain a high-quality professional development program that develops career pathways,…
FY26 Adult Education and Literacy- Federal Basic Grant This Notice of Funding Opportunity is offered to solicit Renewal Applications from currently ICCB Title ll funded programs that work to achieve…
FY26 Illinois Voter Registration System Grant (IVRS) ONLY APPLICATIONS FROM THE ILLINOIS ELECTION JURISDICTIONS SELECTED TO PILOT WILL BE ACCEPTED. ELECTION JURISDICTIONS WILL SUBMIT “APPLICATIONS”…
FY26 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE) This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is intended to solicit a Renewal Proposal from eligible (returning) programs (CFR 463.23) that…
FY26 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA) APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED FROM ELECTION AUTHORITIES IN ILLINOIS PILOTING THE PROGRAM. These funds are to address areas of inaccessibility in…
FY27 - Metropolitan Enforcement Groups A "Metropolitan Enforcement Group (MEG)" is a combination of units of government established through an intergovernmental agreement to enforce the drug laws of…
FY27 480-10-3700 Early Childhood Block Grant: Prevention Initiative 0-3 To provide funds for intensive, research-based, and comprehensive child development and family support services for expectant…
FY27 480-10-3701 Early Childhood Block Grant: Preschool for All 3-5 To provide at least 12.5 hours weekly of high-quality preschool, including comprehensive developmental screening, bachelors-level…
FY27 480-10-3702 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Prevention Initiative Training and Technical Assistance: Birth to 3 Years According to Administrative Rules 235.100 a), this grant is…
FY27 480-10-3703 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Preschool for All Expansion STATE To implement and sustain high-quality preschool programs that reach and serve 3 to 5-year-old…
FY27 480-10-3704 Early Childhood Block Grant: Early Childhood-PFA/PFAE Training and Technical Assistance To fund a qualified applicant to provide comprehensive professional learning opportunities…
FY27 480-20-3706 Child Care Resource and Referral Program - Child Care Assistance Program Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies are hubs for coordination of diverse child care activities…
FY27 480-20-3714 - Child Care Assistance Program- Early Childhood Mental Health Consultants Provide coordination of the Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant (IECMHC) program throughout the state…
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.