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	Illinois support of Ohio River Basin Asian Carp control and management (CAFWS-182)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Emergency Management Performance Grants	Emergency Mgt Agency	Rolling	$0 - $0
State	FY27 480-20-3956 AOK Networks Evaluation & Systems Support	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-30-3720 Special Education-Grants for Infants and Families - Early Intervention - Clearinghouse	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	Invasive Carp Management Control in IL Waterway GLRI (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	CMP - Coastal Management Program - USEPA 2025 GLRI	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	ACAAI Community Grant — Planning/Exploratory Projects	American College of Allergy Asthma &	Rolling	Up to $10K
State	BIG-P - Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (SFY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois State Forest Action Plan (Urban)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	Alphawood Foundation Grants	Alphawood Foundation	Rolling	Varies
State	Community Development Block Grant Community Revitalization Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$25M – $200M
State	Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program	Commerce And Econ Opp	Rolling	$50M
State	PR - Wildlife Restoration (FY25)	Department of Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Line Item - Capital Grants FY26- IDNR	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-20-3718 Leadership Training and Tiered Reimbursement – Quality Discretionary Grantee	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
State	Line Item - Capital Grants - IDNR (FY25)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	Redeploy Illinois - Planning Grant	Human Services	Rolling	$500K – $2.5M
Foundation	AASM Foundation Focused Projects Award	American Academy of Sleep Medicine	Rolling	Up to $20K
Foundation	Raymond, Norbert, and Eleanor Rueter Fund (Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri)	Community Foundation Of	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 APS Adoption and Guardianship Support and Preservation Services Program		Rolling	Varies
State	Illinois State Forest Action Plan (Forest Health)	Natural Resources	Rolling	Varies
State	FY27 480-20-3717 After School Professional Development Opportunities	Early Childhood	Rolling	Varies
Foundation	AASM Foundation Physician Scientist Training Award	American Academy of Sleep Medicine	Rolling	Up to $75K
Foundation	ACAAI Community Grant — Implementation Projects	American College of Allergy Asthma &	Rolling	Up to $25K

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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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