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Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Dec 24, 2025

The Regional Site Readiness Program is a grant aimed at providing flexible funding for planning, due diligence activities, and infrastructure improvements to prepare various sites across 10 Economic Development Regions for future industrial development.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
Community Grant
Contact for amount
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups in LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam counties to foster positive community impact through charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Energy Efficiency Assessment Program
$60,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 4, 2025

This program provides funding to Illinois public housing authorities, municipalities, counties, townships, and nonprofits to conduct energy assessments for residential properties that assist low-income residents, helping identify improvements to reduce energy consumption.

Energy
Nonprofits
470 Peer Support Warm Line
$1,200,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to establish a peer-staffed phone line that offers free, confidential emotional support and resources for individuals facing mental health challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant Program
$500,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This program provides funding to public housing authorities, local governments, and nonprofit organizations in Illinois for energy efficiency upgrades in residential properties serving low-income and subsidized housing residents.

Energy
Public housing authorities
Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies Grant
$3,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, universities, and government entities in Illinois and Iowa that focus on educating the public about climate change and natural resource depletion or conducting research for sustainable solutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
Light a Single Candle Grants
Contact for amount
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Mar 28, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working on sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty in specific areas, including international locations, the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis region, and West Central Illinois.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Health Center Construction Grants - Rebuild Illinois
$3,000,000
Illinois Capital Development Board (CDB)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 31, 2026

Date Added

Jan 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Federally Qualified Health Centers and Look-Alikes in Illinois for improving and expanding their facilities to enhance access to essential healthcare services in underserved communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Better Health Foundation Grant
$350,000
Better Health Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the greater Quad Cities region that are focused on improving community health through innovative services and partnerships.

Health
Nonprofits
DeKalb Township Committee on Youth Grant
$5,000
DeKalb Township Committee on Youth
Local

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create programs supporting youth and families in DeKalb Township, focusing on preventing juvenile delinquency and promoting positive development.

Youth
Nonprofits
590 Crisis Care System
$2,000,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Apr 7, 2026

Date Added

Feb 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to approved mental health organizations in Illinois to enhance mobile crisis response services for individuals experiencing behavioral health emergencies, ensuring accessible and timely intervention regardless of insurance status.

Health
Nonprofits
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Expense Based Substance Use Disorders and Gambling Disorder Services
$300,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Apr 6, 2026

Date Added

Mar 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Illinois for delivering treatment and recovery services for individuals struggling with substance use and gambling disorders.

Health
Nonprofits
Small Business Development Centers
$525,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 20, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist small businesses and entrepreneurs in underserved areas of Illinois, helping them access resources, improve operations, and foster growth and innovation.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Juvenile Justice Training, Technical Assistance and Support
$350,000
Illinois Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations with expertise in juvenile justice to deliver training and technical assistance aimed at improving rehabilitation and reducing recidivism among youth in Illinois.

Education
Nonprofits
DeKalb County Community Foundation Emergency Grants
$2,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides immediate financial assistance to nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County to address urgent community needs caused by unexpected events.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Mar 23, 2026

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Illinois to deploy AmeriCorps members for community service projects that address critical needs in areas like education, health, and public safety.

Youth
Nonprofits
Federal Grant Support Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic opportunity
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2024

This program provides matching grants to Illinois-based organizations, including local governments, nonprofits, and businesses, to enhance their competitiveness for federal funding in projects that support economic development and clean energy initiatives.

Business and Commerce
City or township governments
225 Housing is Recovery
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Mar 30, 2026

Date Added

Feb 28, 2026

This grant provides financial support for organizations to help adults with serious mental illness or substance use disorders secure stable housing and access recovery services, reducing the risk of homelessness and institutionalization.

Housing
Nonprofits