Illinois grants for Special district governments
Explore 93 grant opportunities
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Mar 20, 2025
This funding opportunity supports projects that restore and enhance forests, wetlands, and aquatic habitats in the Lower Mississippi Alluvial Valley, benefiting wildlife and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
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Jan 19, 2026
This funding opportunity supports established farmers markets in a designated rural area, helping them enhance marketing, technology, education, and community engagement to strengthen local economies and foster community connections.
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Jun 13, 2025
This funding opportunity supports public entities in the St. Louis region to implement projects that improve air quality and reduce transportation-related emissions, including traffic flow enhancements, transit investments, and energy-efficient infrastructure.
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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.
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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.
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Jul 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that improve transportation options for seniors and individuals with disabilities in the St. Louis region.
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Jul 28, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to local public agencies in Illinois for safety improvement projects aimed at reducing fatalities and serious injuries on local roads.
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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.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments and transit agencies in the St. Louis metropolitan area for a variety of transportation infrastructure projects, including road improvements, bridge repairs, and enhancements for biking and walking.
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May 9, 2025
This funding opportunity provides $70,702.27 to Illinois-based nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions for research projects focused on childhood cancers affecting children from birth to age 14, emphasizing health equity and social determinants of health.
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Feb 17, 2025
This state-funded initiative provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that assist individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities and their families in accessing essential community-based services in Illinois.
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Feb 11, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to enhance infrastructure in Gallatin County, specifically for electrifying a dewatering pump system to improve land readiness for commercial and industrial development.
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May 15, 2025
This grant provides funding for collaborative projects that improve the Skokie community, focusing on sustainable initiatives that benefit local residents.
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Jan 27, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for developing and maintaining public snowmobile trails and related facilities.
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May 22, 2025
This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois for the construction and rehabilitation of public recreational facilities, ensuring long-term benefits for community parks and recreation infrastructure.
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Sep 13, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to local fire departments in Illinois to help them acquire essential safety equipment and training for improved community fire protection.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments and eligible agencies in northeastern Illinois for developing bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure that enhances non-motorized transportation.
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Jul 4, 2025
This funding opportunity supports individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Illinois to create and present public arts projects, fostering a vibrant cultural landscape across the state.
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Jul 28, 2025
This program provides funding to local governments in Illinois for the development and improvement of public, off-road bicycle paths and related facilities to promote safe and accessible biking.


