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Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that improve access, outreach, and opportunities to enrich arts and cultural experiences. Applications may be su

Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: strong families, financial well-being, and economic opportunities. Elig

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts in eligible locations for impactful youth programs. Funding is intended to support projects and direct services benefiting area youth, with priority given to programs that reduce

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support projects that will have the highest posit

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts for arts and cultural activities to benefit eligible communities. Applications will be accepted in the following areas: film, performing arts, sculpture, architecture, literature

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life in eligible locations. Focus areas include youth, health, education, social services, environment and

Grants to Illinois and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and for-profit entities for professional development opportunities for diverse housing developers. This program helps qualifying organizations provide valuable professional opportunities to new talent and further

Grants to Ilinois artists and teams of artists for public art projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support professional artists across the state in the development and creation of permanent original public art in the lobby of a public building. The pro

Grants to Illinois local government agencies, such as park districts and municipalities, to purchase and develop land for recreational purposes. Applicants must pre-qualify in the online system before applying. Funding is intended for costs associated with developing or

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois property and business owners to renovate and modernize commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding may also be used for associated expenses including engineering, architectural, and legal fees. The purpose of the program is to

Grants to Illinois food and beverage businesses in eligible locations to help expand and enhance the business. Funding is intended for businesses in areas with inequitable access to food. Nonprofit and for-profit organizations anywhere in the food supply chain are eligi

Grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin grassroots organizations to create and implement zero emissions strategies for the local building sector. These strategies will prioritize social equity and strengthen