51 Illinois Energy Grants

Grants to USA Tribes, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and schools for energy projects in tribal communities. Funding is intended for solar projects to be installed on residential homes and facilities that benefit the community. The purpose of the program is to address c...

Contract for services to a USA entity for education and workforce programs to enhance the clean energy industry. This program is intended to increase the number of trained professionals for in-demand careers related to the clean energy industry such as electricians, en...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and enterprises in recognition of exceptional sustainability projects. Funding areas of interest include food, health, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools. Eligible applicants must pres...

Opportunity for USA startups and companies founded by faculty, staff, students, or recent graduates of IHEs to participate in an accelerator program. This program is intended to support the further creation and development of innovative technological solutions that can...

Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for initiatives, exchanges, and studies related to US-Japan policy. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to respond to policy-focused needs as identified by practitione...

Grants to Illinois businesses in eligible industries to encourage the creation of new jobs for state residents. Applicants are advised that pre-qualification and required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants relocating t...

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal organizations to build tribal energy and sustainability knowledge and the workforce. Funding is intended to increase the energy sovereignty of Tribes, while expanding the available clean energy workforce. Tribal governments in the lower ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to support clean energy workforce development for individuals from underserved communities. Applicants must be pre-qualified prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide training, certifications, and empl...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to support clean energy job training programs for individuals from underserved communities. Applicants must be pre-qualified prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to promote workforce development, job readine...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to expand employment opportunities in the clean energy sector. Funding is intended for education and training programs that enable traditionally underserved populations to gain skills in the industry. Target populations includ...

Grants to USA small and medium-sized manufacturing facilities and waste and water treatment facilities for projects to improve energy efficiency. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for applicants t...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for environmental projects. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for activities that assist in keeping drinking water clean, protected, affordable, accessible, and managed as a public necessity...

Grants to USA private sector entities for wide-scale projects and activities that will improve the environment. Funding is intended for projects focused on climate, clean energy, clean water, and cleaning up toxins and waste. Typical costs funded include project manage...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to recruit workers for job opportunities in the renewable energy sector. Applicants must prequalify and complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended for career training for peo...

Grants and in-kind support to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations, local governments, and community colleges in eligible regions for workforce development opportunities in the environmental sector. Funding is intended to provide clean energy and related wo...

Technical assistance and in-kind support to USA and territories community-based nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations, local governments, Tribal organizations, districts, and utilities to address energy resilience challenges in eligible locations. The goal of th...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind donations of solar energy products to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities to inc...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, social entrepreneurs, and businesses to participate in a contest to address social and environmental concerns. The contest is intended primarily for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutio...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International foundations, organizations, companies, design studios, social enterprises, and entrepreneurs to participate in a contest to help solve societal concerns. The purpose of the contest is for applicants to address one or more ...

Grants to USA and Israel businesses in collaboration with universities or research institutions for projects related to energy. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for initiatives addressing...

Grants to USA and territories port authorities, government agencies, tribes, public agencies, and special purpose districts to improve transportation through ports. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of th...

Grants to USA and Israel scientists affiliated with nonprofit research institutions for collaborative agricultural research projects. Funding is intended to support projects in any stage of research and development, including applied or strategic research and integrate...

Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impact on...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that promote renewable energy. Funding is intended to support socially responsible, community-based nonprofits that are developing a renewable energy project. The mission of the Foundation is...

Scholarships of $2,000 to USA individuals to pursue professional development training. The purpose of the program is to empower Americans to progress in their careers. Scholarships may be used for vocational training in the following industries: transportation, technol...

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yields ...

Grants to Illinois high schools and institutions of higher education to promote workforce development in the clean energy field. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to recruit students for sectors that offer in-deman...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce more qu...

Grants to Illinois local government agencies and school districts to foster economic development. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Eligible applicants are those in areas with reduced operations in the energy industry...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, municipalities, social enterprises, and Indigenous groups for activities to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of envi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutions for studies related to the management of solid waste. A pre-proposal must be submitted prior to applying. Research priorities include addressing the impacts of climate change, emerging contaminants, and adv...

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, businesses, and tribes for research projects to improve infrastructure throughout the country. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support projects wi...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit and charitable organizations in multiple states and provinces for programs that benefit local communities served by the funding source. The grant is intended to support impactful projects, events, and initiatives in the areas of educa...

Grants to USA and Canada organizations to develop new energy-efficiency solutions in Quebec. Funding is intended for creative projects that can be used by customers in a range of sectors, including the commercial, residential, industrial, institutional, and transportat...

Grants of up to $55,000 and grants of up to $80,000 to USA and Israeli scientists affiliated with qualified institutions for collaborative research projects in various technological disciplines. Program areas include communications, circuits, and sensing-systems; elect...

Grants to USA climate technology businesses in multiple Midwestern states. Applicants must be located in one of the following states: Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, Western Pennsylvania,...

Tax credits of up to $4,000 and tax credits of up to $7,500 to USA individuals and their businesses for the purchase of plug-in hybrid, fuel cell electric, and all-electric cars, light trucks, and passenger vehicles. Credits are available for eligible newly purchased o...

In-kind grants of volunteer support to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribes to address community needs. Applicants must complete a concept form prior to completing a full application. The program is intended to support projects rel...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International companies and entities for projects to develop or demonstrate innovative clean energy technologies. Funding is intended to help develop technologies that have the potential to displace carbon-intensive technologies. The purpose ...

Grants to Illinois community-based nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education for environmental programs that promote clean energy business solutions. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to establ...

Grants to Illinois qualifying nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals to develop energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to benefit historically underrepresented communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations and pre-qualificatio...

Grants to Illinois community-based organizations and public entities for solar energy development in underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations and prequalifications must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support th...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois small business and commercial property owners, tenants, and business districts for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement sustainability measures that also help reduce operating ...

Grants to USA nonprofit and other organizations for projects focusing on nutrition and agriculture. Applicants should note that required registration may take up to two days. Applications can be for annual funds, capital grants, or program grants. Current grantmaking e...

Grants to Texas, Pennsylvania, Illinois, New Jersey, Maryland, and Massachusetts nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit communities. Funding is available for a wide range of projects to positively impact the environment in areas where the Funding Sour...

Guaranteed loans to USA and territories lenders to help finance community and economic development projects in rural areas. Funding is intended for projects such as the development of community facilities, the improvement of water and waste disposal, energy efficiency ...

Loans to USA power supply providers, including nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribes, and government agencies to construct, expand, and maintain electric distribution facilities in rural areas. Funding is intended to improve electric service in rural areas of ...

Loans to USA and territories corporations, utility districts, cooperatives, nonprofits, and agencies to implement energy efficiency measures in rural areas. The loans are intended to fund upgrades and/or replacements that will provide small businesses and rural familie...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that have significant impact on either middle school education or solar energy in underserved communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a letter of intent. Funding is intended for p...