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Grants to Illinois government agencies, nonprofit organizations, educational agencies, and community institutions for projects and programs that foster digital equity. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including expanding broadband access, digital incl

Grants to Illinois local government agencies for programs and projects to improve bike trails throughout the state. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including land acquisitions, path renovations, new trail construction and other path development proje

Grants to Illinois local government agencies to acquire and develop property for public parks and open spaces. Funding is intended for the acquisition and development of lands for public use as parks and open spaces. Grants may be used to purchase land for new park site

Award to an Illinois library, library consortium, non-library institution, group, or individual to acknowledge superior librarianship. The award is intended to recognize and honor consistent contributions and service to the library over the years, service that serves as

Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations to address organizational needs. Funding is intended for activities including but not limited to responding to longstanding challenges and redefining partnerships. At least 65% of grants

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, workforce development, health, human ser

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations and nonprofit educational institutions for agriculture projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to enhance education, increase training, and promote careers in th

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, government agencies, churches, volunteer fire departments, and schools for projects that benefit residents in eligible counties. Priority will be given to projects offering material purcha

Grants to Illinois businesses, cultural establishments, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support commercial rehabilitation and construction projects for entities that include, but are not limited to stores, o

Grants to Illinois nonprofit, governmental, and academic research institutions in eligible locations for medical repurposing trials. Focus areas include topics such as unsolved diseases or unmet medical needs related to pediatrics, veterans, or the military, as well as

Grants to Illinois and Michigan nonprofit organizations for educational projects and programs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operating expenses or programming that increases access to e