State Police · April 10, 2026 State
FY27 State Police Revocation Enforcement Violent Crime Intelligence Task Force. The Director of the Illinois State Police shall establish a statewide multi-jurisdictional Violent Crime Intelligence…
Illinois Grants
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.
177 grants in Illinois
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Human Services · April 23, 2026 State
Group Respite Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-24-1545 - Program: Group Respite - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding: 790200.00 -…
Finance Authority · April 17, 2026 State
Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Small Utility Clean Energy Planning Grant Program - Third Round In July 2024, Illinois was announced as one of the recipients of an award under the…
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Finance Authority · April 30, 2026 State
Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Stretch Code Adoption Grant Application - Third Round In July 2024, Illinois was announced as one of the recipients of an award under the Climate…
$6000 - $600000
Illinois Arts Council · Rolling / Open State
Illinois Public Radio and Television Details - Agency: Illinois Arts Council - CSFA Number: 503-00-0892 - Program: PRTV - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total…
Capital Development Board · Rolling / Open State
Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park Funding for quantum research office and labs. Details - Awarding Agency: Capital Development Board - CSFA Number: 511-00-3947 - CSFA Popular Name: Quantum…
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Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Illinois Recreational Access Program (Federal: Voluntary Public Access & Habitat Incentive Program) Provide public access and habitat improvement on privately leased property throughout the state.…
$100000 - $5000000
Commerce And Econ Opp · April 30, 2026 State
Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-35-3429 - Program: Regional Site Readiness - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant -…
$50000 - $500000
Commerce And Econ Opp · Rolling / Open State
Illinois Reproductive Health Facilities Capital Grant Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-35-3201 - Program: Illinois Reproductive Health Facilities Capital Grant…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Illinois State Forest Action Plan (Forest Health) Collection of data that is utilized to analyze and report on the condition and disease problems that affect Illinois trees and forests. Details -…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Illinois State Forest Action Plan (Urban) Collection of data that is utilized to analyze and report on the condition and disease problems that affect Illinois trees and forests. Details - Awarding…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (CAFWS-182) Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (FY25) Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (FY26) Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management goals and…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Illinois support of Upper Mississippi River Asian Carp control and management (FY25) Conduct fish and wildlife management activities that align with the conservation, restoration, and management…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Illinois Wetland Inventory Grant Provide the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR) with a preliminary updated statewide wetland mapping using a deep learning predictive model in a…
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Human Services · April 23, 2026 State
In-Home Respite Program (87D) Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-24-0833 - Program: In-Home Respite Program (87D) - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated…
Not Applicable
Commerce And Econ Opp · May 11, 2026 State
Installation and/or Replacement of Utilities Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-00-1867 - Program: Grants Management Program - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type:…
$10000 - $155000
Commerce And Econ Opp · Rolling / Open State
International Tourism Grant Program Details - Agency: Commerce And Econ Opp - CSFA Number: 420-25-1607 - Program: International Tourism Grant Program - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type:…
Natural Resources · Rolling / Open State
Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (CAFWS-183) To provide technical and financial assistance to implement the highest priority actions in order to protect and restore the Great…
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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