Illinois Diversity Equity and Inclusion Grants

This funding opportunity supports mid-stage businesses and worker-owned cooperatives in underserved Chicago neighborhoods to strengthen their economic resilience and promote equitable recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic.

This grant provides funding to support the maintenance and enhancement of a registry that facilitates infection surveillance and communication among healthcare facilities in Illinois, particularly focusing on those serving high-risk communities.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and schools in Macon County, Illinois, to implement programs that empower and improve the lives of women and girls in the community.

This program provides funding to community organizations and educational institutions to train incarcerated individuals nearing release for jobs in the clean energy sector, helping them reintegrate into society and reduce recidivism.

This program provides funding and support to small, equity-eligible contractors in Illinois, particularly those from underserved communities, to help them grow and succeed in the clean energy sector.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in the Chicago area that focus on community organizing and advocacy for racial and economic justice, particularly those led by BIPOC individuals and serving marginalized communities.

This funding initiative provides financial support to arts and culture organizations in Chicago that celebrate and promote the cultural traditions of Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities.

This funding program provides financial support and resources to innovative startups focused on clean energy and environmental sustainability solutions that benefit communities within Exelon's service areas.

This funding opportunity provides rapid financial support to grassroots organizations addressing urgent social, racial, and economic injustices through collaborative and intersectional efforts.

This initiative provides funding to youth-led organizations in specific Missouri and Illinois counties for projects that promote youth leadership, safety, mental well-being, and professional development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

This grant provides financial support to mid-career visual artists with disabilities in the Midwest, promoting their artistic development and community engagement.

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations in Coles County, Illinois, for projects that promote social justice, human rights, religious tolerance, and environmental protection, with a preference for initiatives that engage local youth and address significant, unmet needs.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for individuals in Illinois to use arts and humanities projects to address and challenge the impacts of mass incarceration, particularly focusing on marginalized communities.

The Siemer Milling Company Fund, managed by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in Effingham County, Illinois, Christian County, Kentucky, and Dearborn County, Indiana, that operate programs aimed at developing leadership skills in youth aged 19 and under, with applications due by October 1, 2024.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and eligible entities in communities affected by firearm violence to coordinate services, mobilize resources, and develop tailored safety action plans aimed at reducing violence and promoting equity.

This funding opportunity is designed to support organizations in Illinois that provide outreach and education to increase colorectal cancer screening rates among adults aged 45 to 75, promoting equitable access to preventive health services.