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Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for initiatives to improve neighborhoods. Funding is intended to support a broad range of activities and programs in the following focus areas: prevention of homelessness, housing concerns, emergency shelt

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and motorized recreation facility operators to improve public recreational trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for the maintenance, rehabilitation, development, and acquisition of both motoriz

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible regions to improve transportation. Funding is intended to support a wide range of transportation initiatives, including but not limited to bicycle, transit, pedestrian, bridge improvements, f

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, education institutions, industry associations, and workforce boards to improve the apprenticeship system throughout the state. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior

Grants to Illinois qualifying nonprofit snowmobile organizations and clubs to maintain and develop snowmobile facilities and trails accessible to the public. Applicants are required to prequalify and some applicants must conduct a public hearing prior to applying. Fundi

Grants to Illinois government agencies for improvements to snowmobile trail facilities throughout the state. Funding is intended for maintenance, equipment purchases, land acquisition, trail facilities, construction projects, and trail operation and development for publ

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois local governments in eligible locations for litter cleanup events. Funding is intended to improve community cleanliness, to promote environmental stewardship, and to clean public spaces. Grants may be used for supplies, incentives, dis

Grants to Illinois government agencies, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals to develop and maintain public parks, trails, and recreational facilities. Funding may be used for land acquisition, capital expenses, safety and education programs, and facilit

Grants to Illinois and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to enhance the lives of local residents in eligible regions. Special consideration will be given to services that benefit elderly citizens. Funding is intended to support medical services, education, sociological

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit vulnerable populations. Funding is intended to help low-income residents and people with disabilities apply for medical assistance. The program will provide funds for counselors to meet with eligible res

Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Some applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to strengthen small professional arts organizations of all di

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government agencies for landscape-scale stewardship and preservation activities in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The program supports ef