Illinois Community Development Grants
Explore 371 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Apr 3, 2026
Date Added
Mar 5, 2026
This program provides financial support to neighborhood and homeowner associations in Peoria for small-scale community improvement projects that enhance local quality of life and foster civic engagement.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 6, 2023
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Aurora, Illinois area that empower women, particularly women of color, through programs focused on education, economic empowerment, and racial equity.
Application Deadline
Apr 6, 2026
Date Added
Jan 20, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support exclusively to Chicago Gateway Green, a nonprofit organization, for beautifying and improving expressway corridors in Chicago.
Application Deadline
Jun 30, 2026
Date Added
Jul 1, 2025
This program provides financial support to businesses looking to relocate or expand in Illinois, encouraging significant job creation and investment in key industries like life sciences and advanced manufacturing.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 11, 2023
This program provides financial incentives to commercial property owners in Carbondale's BPR Primary Business District to convert unused upper stories into livable apartments, promoting urban revitalization.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Nov 8, 2024
This program provides funding to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County to help them adapt and strengthen their operations in response to changing circumstances, with a focus on BIPOC-led groups and innovative capacity-building projects.
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Not specified
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Jul 28, 2025
This funding initiative provides financial support to local governments in Illinois for transportation infrastructure improvements that facilitate business growth and job creation.
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Not specified
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Jul 29, 2025
This program provides federal funding to public-use airports in Illinois for essential infrastructure improvements, safety enhancements, and capacity upgrades to support aviation development and economic growth.
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Not specified
Date Added
Jun 12, 2025
This program provides financial assistance to Illinois local governments for urgent community needs following state-declared disasters, focusing on low-to-moderate income areas.
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Not specified
Date Added
Nov 19, 2024
This program provides financial assistance to local governments in Illinois to help create or retain jobs by supporting private businesses through infrastructure improvements and direct funding for projects.
Application Deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Date Added
Dec 23, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support for local governments, organizations, and landowners in Illinois to improve infrastructure and prepare industrial sites for investment and job creation.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jan 31, 2025
This grant provides financial support for businesses and nonprofit organizations to develop and improve commercial and cultural spaces in underserved neighborhoods of Chicago.
Application Deadline
Mar 31, 2026
Date Added
Mar 18, 2026
This program provides financial assistance to property and business owners in downtown Bloomington to improve building facades and address structural issues, promoting revitalization and historic preservation in the area.
Application Deadline
May 15, 2026
Date Added
Feb 14, 2025
This program provides funding to local nonprofit organizations and public entities in DeKalb County, Illinois, to support the construction and expansion of facilities that address community needs.
Application Deadline
Apr 23, 2026
Date Added
Mar 24, 2026
This program provides funding for organizations to offer short-term group support services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are not currently receiving home-based care, helping them engage in community activities while easing caregiver stress.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Mar 7, 2024
This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Jan 27, 2025
This grant provides funding to local governments in Illinois for roadway improvements that facilitate job creation and retention by supporting new or expanding businesses.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Mar 7, 2025
This program provides funding to individuals and groups for small-scale projects that improve neighborhood accessibility, promote environmental stewardship, and foster community connections.
Application Deadline
Apr 1, 2026
Date Added
Mar 11, 2026
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit and community-based arts organizations that serve the Evanston, Illinois community, promoting artistic excellence and public engagement in diverse cultural expressions.
Application Deadline
Nov 16, 2026
Date Added
May 5, 2025
This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.


