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2024 Catapult Grants for Educators in Missouri and Illinois
$30,000
Innovative Technology Education Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 31, 2024

Date Added

Sep 17, 2024

This funding opportunity provides educators in Missouri and Illinois with financial support to acquire essential technology and equipment needed to enhance innovative teaching and improve student learning.

Science and Technology
County governments
Energy Transition Community Grant Program
$5,589,914
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Oct 28, 2024

Date Added

Sep 5, 2024

The Energy Transition Community Grant Program offers financial support to communities affected by the closure or reduced operation of nuclear plants, to be used for initiatives such as workforce development, public infrastructure, environmental cleanup, business relocation incentives, tourism promotion, affordable housing, public health, downtown redevelopment, and planning for economic development.

Energy
City or township governments
Statewide Planning and Research Funds
$24,750
Illinois Transportation
State

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2024

Date Added

May 24, 2024

The State Planning and Research Program funds are federal funds for States' statewide planning and research activities. The funds are used to establish a cooperative, continuous, and comprehensive framework for making transportation investment decisions and to carryout transportation research activities throughout the State. Please note: when other CSFA program funds are used as a match (typically 1437), they will be awarded/recorded under the specific CSFA program such as this one. Matching funding totals should be reduced from the matching program and added to the specific program.

Transportation
City or township governments
Clean Vessel Act Grant Program (CVA)
$50,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 2, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to private marinas, boatyards, and yacht clubs for the construction of sewage pumpout and dump stations to help reduce pollution from recreational boating.

Environment
City or township governments
Site Improvements
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 23, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to municipalities in Cook County, Illinois, with populations between 10,500 and 10,600, to improve community infrastructure through sidewalk construction and restoration projects.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Wastewater/Stormwater Loans and Drinking Water Loans
Contact for amount
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides low-interest loans to local governments and entities in Illinois for improving wastewater, stormwater, and drinking water infrastructure to enhance public health and environmental quality.

Environment
City or township governments
Certified Local Government (CLG) GrantS Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to Certified Local Governments in Illinois to develop and improve their local historic preservation initiatives.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Title I - Migrant Education: Title I Migrant - Regular Term
$250,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jul 19, 2024

Date Added

Jun 5, 2024

This NOFO/RFP solicits applications for 2024-25 regular school year projects to provide supplemental education and support services to eligible migratory children and youth. The MEP offers regular school year programs for migratory children from prekindergarten through high school and out‐of‐school youth. Educational support services fall into the following areas: reading and mathematics; school readiness; high school graduation and services to secondary‐aged youth, including dropouts and out‐of‐school youth; and ancillary and support services. The Illinois Migrant Education Program Service Delivery Plan and the Illinois Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) State Plan set the parameters for local projects. The measurable program outcomes and strategies contained in the Service Delivery Plan are listed in Exhibit A on page 15 of this document. The Service Delivery Plan is updated regularly to reflect changes in federal regulations, migratory population needs, and program evaluation results as part of a cycle of continuous improvement. Funded projects must carry out activities that align with the state Service Delivery Plan to address identified needs of migratory children and youth. The Service Delivery Plan includes broad statements of needs, and local projects document the strengths, interests, and need of the migratory children in their areas to tailor services to the population. All services must be culturally and linguistically appropriate for the migratory student population.

Education
City or township governments
Technology Industry-related Businesses in Illinois
$25,000
City of Peoria
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 3, 2024

Grant Name: Technology Industry Grant Donor: City of Peoria, Illinois Type: Grant Deadline: Ongoing Grant Size: $10,000 - $25,000 Description: The Technology Industry Grant offers funding to technology-related businesses looking to establish or expand within the city of Peoria. Eligible industries include Agricultural Technology (AgTech), Biological Medical Technology (BioTech), Medical Technology (MedTech), and other technological advancements. Applicants should demonstrate established seed funding, a proof of function prototype, and a plan for further product development. The program aims to attract technology businesses, stimulate public and private investment, introduce new technology to the area, and support commercial space activity in business districts. Priority locations for funding include the Medical District, Central Business District, and West Main Street within the city boundaries. Eligible uses of the grant include lease or mortgage assistance, operational expense support, and other business costs related to the newly opened location. Small businesses with 50 or fewer full-time equivalent employees are eligible to apply if they meet all criteria outlined by the City of Peoria. For more information and application details, visit City of Peoria website.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant
$250,000
Illinois Environmental Protection
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for energy efficiency projects that benefit disadvantaged communities and reduce fossil fuel emissions.

City or township governments
Lower Mississippi Delta Initiative Local Heritage Grant
$25,000
National Park Service
Federal

Application Deadline

May 31, 2024

Date Added

Apr 22, 2024

Deadline: May 31, 2024, at 4 p.m. CDT. Eligible Recipients: Not-for-profit organizations with preservation, conservation, cultural, historical, or archeological missions, including HBCUs, tribal nations, and government entities. Eligible Projects: Must be within the Delta Region, focusing on cultural heritage, public roads, regional music, museums, and more. Priority Criteria: Projects addressing immediate needs, new initiatives, completed within 18 months, and enhancing heritage tourism. Where: Projects within the Delta Region, not on federal property. When: Applications open April 15, 2024, and close May 31, 2024, at 4 p.m. CDT. Selected projects announced by September 2024. Webinar: Optional webinar on April 24 at 10 a.m. CDT. Register here. Contact: For project inquiries, email us. For technical support, contact [email protected].

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Dec 31, 2025

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This funding opportunity supports community-based organizations and public entities in Illinois to develop and plan community solar projects that benefit low-income households and historically disadvantaged communities.

Energy
Nonprofits
FY24 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program - Watershed-Based Plan Implementation and Other Activities (Section 319(h))
$4,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA) offers the Section 319(h) Grant Program to address nonpoint source (NPS) pollution affecting Illinois’ water resources. This program, funded through the Clean Water Act, supports projects that prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments caused by NPS pollution. Prioritized projects include those implementing approved watershed-based plans or Total Maximum Daily Load (TMDL) Implementation Plans, with activities ranging from BMP implementation to monitoring and outreach efforts. The program encourages applications that demonstrate a comprehensive approach to NPS pollution control and offer sustainable environmental benefits. Grant renewed every year.

Environment
Nonprofits
510-FEPP First Episode Presentation Program
$131,630
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Oct 27, 2025

Date Added

Sep 27, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and government organizations in Illinois to expand early intervention services for young individuals experiencing early serious mental illness, particularly those at risk of or already facing first episode psychosis.

Health
Nonprofits
Illinois Health Equity Zones (HEZ) Pilot
$500,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local health departments and organizations to create partnerships that address health disparities and implement preventative health measures in communities facing significant health challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Development Block Grant Economic Development Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 19, 2024

The Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Program, managed by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development and the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity in Illinois, provides funds to assist Illinois communities in their economic and community development efforts, particularly focusing on aiding individuals with low-to-moderate income.

Community Development
City or township governments
Illinois Grocery Initiative - New Stores in Food Deserts (Notice of Funding Opportunity 3295-2673)
$2,400,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State

Application Deadline

May 24, 2024

Date Added

Apr 19, 2024

Description: The Illinois Grocery Initiative aims to establish new grocery stores in food deserts to increase access to fresh food in underserved areas. This grant, under the funding opportunity number FY24-2 and CSFA number 420-35-3295, anticipates awarding 8 grants with a total program funding of $14,000,000. Eligible projects must involve capital expenditures, as operational costs are not covered. Grants will range from $160,000 to $2,400,000, and applicants are required to meet cost-sharing requirements. The application window opens on 04/09/2024 and closes on 05/24/2024. Indirect costs are allowed but restricted to capital-only expenditures. There are mandatory and optional technical assistance sessions provided to assist applicants, with registration required through provided links.

Food and Nutrition
City or township governments
Public Art Grant
$25,000
DuPage Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jun 30, 2025

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides matching grants to public charities and local government agencies in DuPage County, Illinois, to support creative public art projects that enhance the community's cultural landscape.

Arts
Nonprofits
Future Energy Jobs Act Craft Apprenticeship Program
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Illinois to create and manage apprenticeship programs in the electric industry, focusing on training and career pathways for diverse and economically disadvantaged populations.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Promotion of Illinois Tourism
$100,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Nov 3, 2025

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to counties, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and local promotion groups in Cook County to promote tourism and increase overnight stays in paid accommodations through marketing and promotional activities.

Business and Commerce
County governments