State Planning Funds Details - Agency: Transportation - CSFA Number: 494-00-1437 - Program: State Planning Funds - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding:…
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.
Statewide Planning and Research Funds Details - Agency: Transportation - CSFA Number: 494-00-1439 - Program: SPR - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding:…
STEF - Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund (FY26) Provides financial assistance to eligible, private snowmobile clubs/organizations in Illinois to develop and maintain public snowmobile trails and…
Student Nursing Respite Pilot Program by ECIAAA Funding to be used to develop a pilot program between Area Agencies on Aging, aging network providers, and nursing student programs to expand access to…
SWG - State Wildlife Grants (FY24) Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. Priority is…
SWG - State Wildlife Grants (FY25) Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. Priority is…
SWG - State Wildlife Grants (FY26) Development and implementation of projects for the benefit of fish and wildlife and their habitats, including species that are not hunted or fished. Priority is…
UCF - Urban and Community Forestry Program (FY24) Technical and financial assistance to the state’s communities on the management of their trees and other related natural resources. Details -…
Unsewered Communities Planning Grant Program - Round 3 IEPA is making $1 million available for the next round of Planning Grants to assist small and disadvantaged communities in developing a Project…
Victims of Crime Act Lead Entity Services to Victims of Domestic Violence, Sexual Assault, or Child Advocacy Center Services to Child Abuse Victims The purpose of this Notice of Funding…
Violence Against Women Act Sexual Assault Services Program (VAWA SASP) The Violence Against Women Act Sexual Assault Services Program supports the provision of hotline, advocacy, counseling, and…
Volunteer Fire Assistance - Cooperative Forestry Assistance Provides financial, technical and related assistance for organizing, training and equipping rural fire departments. Funding is passed…
Voucher Respite Details - Agency: Human Services - CSFA Number: 444-24-1511 - Program: Voucher Respite - Announcement Type: Initial - Assistance Type: Grant - Estimated Total Funding: 1792100.00 -…
WNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY24) White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a disease of hibernating bats caused by the invasive fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). WNS is confirmed in at…
WNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY25) White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a disease of hibernating bats caused by the invasive fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). WNS is confirmed in at…
WNS - Endangered Species- White Nose Syndrome (FY26) White-nose syndrome (WNS) is a disease of hibernating bats caused by the invasive fungus Pseudogymnoascus destructans (Pd). WNS is confirmed in at…
Youth and Young Adult Conservation Education Program (FY25) Funding to establish the Youth and Young Adult Conservation and Education Pilot Program to provide education and employment opportunities…
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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