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Hotel / Motel Use Tax Tourism Grants
Contact for amount
City of Woodstock
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that host tourism-related events in Woodstock, helping to attract overnight visitors and boost the local economy.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Preserve Route 66 Legacy Business Grant Fund
$10,000
National Trust for Historic Preservation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 21, 2025

This grant provides financial support to independently owned legacy businesses along the historic Route 66 corridor, focusing on preservation projects that enhance visibility and sustainability, particularly for underrepresented communities.

Community Development
Small businesses
Light a Single Candle Grants
Contact for amount
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
REGROW Grant Program
$100,000
City of Rockford
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and individuals in Rockford to develop programs that address economic development, violence prevention, and community reinvestment in areas disproportionately affected by past cannabis laws.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
FY26 Community Grants
Contact for amount
United Way of Will County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Will County, Illinois, that provide innovative programs addressing youth opportunities, community health, and financial security to promote equity and long-term stability.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Community Development Grant – Medium (CDG-M)
$5,000,000
City of Chicago – Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 8, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support for commercial, cultural, industrial, and mixed-use development projects in Chicago, aimed at enhancing community development and economic growth.

Community Development
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Grants to Promote the Community Health Worker Profession in Illinois
$200,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create a campaign that promotes the community health worker profession in Illinois, aiming to increase awareness, integration, and workforce expansion in healthcare and social services.

Health
For profit organizations other than small businesses
City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund in Illinois
$250,000
City of Chicago Department of Planning and Development (DPD)
Local
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 28, 2025

This program provides financial support for small businesses, cultural institutions, and select non-profits in underserved neighborhoods of Chicago to make significant capital improvements to their properties.

Community Development
Small businesses
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
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
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
SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program
$700,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 22, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist socially and economically disadvantaged individuals and very small businesses in Northern Illinois, helping them access capital and improve their financial readiness through legal, accounting, and advisory services.

Business and Commerce
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Illinois Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to small and mid-size food and agricultural businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Illinois to improve infrastructure and market access, particularly for underserved producers and communities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses
Illinois Family Planning Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This program provides funding to healthcare organizations in Illinois to deliver essential family planning and reproductive health services to low-income individuals, ensuring equitable access regardless of background or location.

Health
Nonprofits
Land Bank Technical Assistance Network
Contact for amount
Illinois Housing Development Authority (IHDA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding initiative provides support to organizations in Illinois that help local communities and land banks improve their capacity to revitalize vacant properties and enhance affordable housing opportunities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Black History Makers Business Grant Program
$5,000
Citi Trends
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 11, 2025

This grant provides financial support to Black entrepreneurs who are positively impacting their communities, helping them grow and sustain their businesses.

Business and Commerce
County governments
Nonpoint Source Grants
$4,000,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial assistance to various organizations and groups in Illinois for projects aimed at reducing water pollution from nonpoint sources, such as agricultural runoff and urban stormwater.

Natural Resources
Individuals
Harry S. Black and Allon Fuller Grant Program
$25,000
Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that improve health care access and services for underserved populations, particularly focusing on low-income communities and individuals with physical disabilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sustain Evanston Incentive Grant Program
$25,000
City of Evanston City Manager’s Office (CMO)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 6, 2026

This program provides financial support to local businesses, property owners, and nonprofits in Evanston for sustainable building improvements and energy-efficient upgrades that align with the city's climate goals.

Environment
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Micro-Grants
$5,000
River City Outdoors
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations in the Greater St. Louis area for outdoor recreation projects that promote access and engagement with nature.

Recreation
Nonprofits