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Community Access and Workforce Readiness Initiative
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit and faith-based organizations in Illinois to help low-income and marginalized individuals gain education, training, and employment skills for sustainable self-sufficiency.

Education
Nonprofits
Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants
$12,500
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public organizations in Illinois, particularly in DeKalb County, to enhance music education initiatives for underserved communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Social Service Grant
$750,000
City of Naperville
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver essential social services to residents of Naperville, Illinois, with a focus on areas such as emergency assistance, mental health, and support for seniors, youth, and individuals with disabilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Comprehensive Lead Education, Reduction and Window Replacement (CLEAR-Win)
$4,000,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations working to reduce lead hazards in low-income homes across Illinois by replacing windows and addressing other lead-related issues.

Environment
City or township governments
Community Development Block Grant Program
Contact for amount
City of Naperville (Community Services Division)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 20, 2024

The City of Naperville in Illinois is inviting applications for its Community Development Block Grant Program, aimed at providing affordable housing, services to vulnerable communities, job creation, and business expansion, with funds allocated for property acquisition, infrastructure improvements, public services, energy conservation, and economic development activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
IFB Rural Development Grant Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Farm Bureau
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support for projects that improve economic development and quality of life in rural Illinois communities, encouraging collaboration among local organizations to address challenges like funding shortages and infrastructure needs.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Specialty Crop Block Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This funding opportunity supports projects that enhance the competitiveness of specialty crops in Illinois, benefiting farmers, nonprofits, and educational organizations focused on innovation, food safety, and community access to fresh produce.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
City of Elgin Organizational Grant
$10,000
City of Elgin Cultural Arts Commission (ECAC)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 19, 2024

This grant provides financial support to Illinois-based arts organizations to develop and implement community-focused arts programs in Elgin.

Arts
Nonprofits
Consolidated Communications Fund for Economic Development and Community Leadership
Contact for amount
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2024

The Consolidated Communications Fund for Economic Development and Community Leadership Grants, provided by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, offers financial support to nonprofit organizations in Coles County, Illinois, that aim to enhance workforce skills, entrepreneurship, and business development environment, with a focus on projects that build organizational strength and leadership capacity in areas like fundraising, governance, finance, marketing, and technology.

Community Development
Nonprofits
David and Kay Williams Music Education Grants
Contact for amount
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support for music education initiatives in Central Illinois, focusing on diverse and inclusive programs that engage individuals of all ages and abilities, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Education
Nonprofits
The Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation Grant
$40,000
The Bill and Susan Sherrard Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Henry County, Illinois, focusing on educational assistance for local students, historic preservation, religious initiatives, and nursing home care for those in need.

Education
Nonprofits
Conservation Partners Program
$1,000,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 12, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local and state governments, tribal entities, and educational institutions to promote conservation practices and technical assistance for farmers and ranchers on private working lands.

Environment
Nonprofits
Kane County Food and Farm Resiliency Grant Program
$50,000
Kane County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This program provides financial support to food-growing businesses and nonprofits in Kane County to help them recover from pandemic impacts and improve food security through fresh produce donations.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Tourism Private Sector Grant Program
$50,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based businesses and organizations for new or improved tourism events that attract visitors from outside the state, promoting regional economic development.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)
Contact for amount
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides funding to organizations that help adults, including English language learners and those facing barriers, improve their literacy and civic knowledge while preparing for jobs in high-demand industries.

Education
City or township governments
Community Service Grant
$10,000
The Rotary Club of Naperville
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 23, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that address essential humanitarian needs such as food, shelter, and health support for vulnerable populations in Naperville and surrounding communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Dignity in Pay Program
$225,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides funding and support to community agencies in Illinois to create equitable employment opportunities for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities, promoting their independence and integration into the workforce.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Homeless Youth
$800,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 23, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and schools in Illinois to create programs that assist homeless youth aged 14 to 23 with immediate housing and long-term stability services.

Housing
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Water Quality Improvement Program Grant
$6,600,000
DuPage County Stormwater Management
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 3, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to property owners in DuPage County for projects that improve water quality and reduce flooding in local waterways.

Environment
County governments