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165 Illinois Community Economic Development Grants

165 Community and Economic Development Grants for Illinois

Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.

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Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline 11/30/24

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline 11/30/24

Grants to Illinois industrial and commercial business and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for improvements to building exteriors, interiors, mechanical systems, and most other permanent building improvements. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176275

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Community-Based, Women-Led Organizations to Address C...

Deadline 11/30/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International community-based, women-led organizations to address climate and environmental justice issues. The purpose of the program is to cultivate a cohort of women that will improve conditions in their communities in areas including repr...

GrantWatch ID#: 217749

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline 12/01/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Project areas include education, arts learning, and vocational training. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities with a speci...

GrantWatch ID#: 176449

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Activities to Advance Racial Equity and Econom...

Deadline 12/02/24

Grants to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that further economic mobility and racial equity. First-time applicants must receive approval, and all applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 180278

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, CBOs, IHEs, and Agencies for Workforce Expansion in the Clean E...

Deadline 12/02/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, community colleges, and government agencies for workforce development programs. Applicants must prequalify and complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to expand the clean energy workforce and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217309

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Businesses, and Individuals for Programs and Services Serving E...

Deadline 12/02/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for programs and services to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended to address the many years of negative effects caused to vulnerable areas by the stigmatization and criminalization of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217331

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Start-Up Operating Costs Associated with Opening a Charter School

Deadline 12/02/24 Conference Date: 12/02/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that manage charter schools for start-up projects. Funding is intended to help charter schools at the early stage of development or leaders interested in launching a new school by providing resources, funding, and s...

GrantWatch ID#: 217527

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Startups to Participate in a Business Developme...

Deadline 12/04/24

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International startups to participate in a business development program. Applications are welcome from businesses in all industries, verticals, and models. Participants will receive investment funding, mentoring, deals and perks, and ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 197047

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 12/04/24

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Eligible states include Alabama Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200094

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Promote Tourism in Eligible Locations

Deadline 12/06/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote conventions and tourism in eligible locations. New applicants must attend a workshop before applying. Funding is intended for programs, events, and festivals that attract overnight visitors. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149108

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve Housing and Communities

Deadline 12/06/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit community development and housing organizations to build organizational capacity. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to address the needs of low-income househol...

GrantWatch ID#: 186267

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Employ Volunteers for Projects to Address Po...

Deadline 12/06/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to employ volunteers for projects that serve low-income communities and address problems related to poverty. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 186610

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 12/06/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting a full application. Funding areas include arts and culture, built environment, and investigat...

GrantWatch ID#: 196004

Competition for USA, Canada, and International Children and Youth to Present Solutions to Glob...

Deadline 12/09/24

Competition for USA, Canada, and International children, youth, or teams, ages 5-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Groups must...

GrantWatch ID#: 165282

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Enhance the Wood Product ...

Deadline 12/11/24

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, IHEs, and school districts to broaden the wood product and energy industrial markets. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 164183
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Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits for Housing Projects that Benefit Veterans in Eligibl...

Deadline 12/13/24

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for housing projects that benefit military veterans in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support rehabilitation or new construction of permanent supportive multi-family housing. While consideration will be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178553

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Small Businesses to Promote Growth and Success in the Digita...

Deadline 12/13/24

Grants and in-kind support to USA small businesses to promote growth and success in the digital economy. Applicants are required to participate in coaching, training, and/or community events prior to applying. The purpose of the grant program is to provide small busine...

GrantWatch ID#: 203285

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Improve the Status of Women

Deadline 12/15/24

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA grassroots nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to improve the status of women. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to support projects that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 202306

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Participate in a Residency Program ...

Deadline 12/16/24

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International scholars to participate in a residency program in New York. The purpose of the program is to cultivate emerging leaders who have demonstrated dedication to their community or region and intend to resume their work in those...

GrantWatch ID#: 212063
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Increase Housing Options for Low-Income Individuals and Families

Deadline 12/17/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to increase housing options for low-income residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop housing units to be sold at prices that are...

GrantWatch ID#: 164899

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Improve Forest Health and...

Deadline 12/18/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to improve forest health and local economies. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 200052

Grants and Consulting Services to USA, Canada, and International Cities to Improve the Deliv...

Deadline 12/20/24

Grants and consulting services to USA, Canada, and International cities to improve how municipal services are delivered. Funding is intended to support the implementation of ideas that are actionable, novel, and potentially impactful. Eligible proposals must focus on a...

GrantWatch ID#: 181919

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 12/20/24

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for projects to benefit local communities where the funding source has a presence. Eligible organizations are aligned with one of the following areas of interest: local community, water, and food. Funding is intended to address is...

GrantWatch ID#: 202289

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Businesses, and Local Agencies for Events that Attract Visitors...

Deadline 12/20/24

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and for-profit organizations, municipalities, county agencies, and groups for events and programs that promote tourism across the state. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to develop a...

GrantWatch ID#: 211481

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Undergraduate and Graduate Students to Build Lea...

Deadline 12/20/24

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students for leadership and entrepreneurship development. The purpose of the program is to enable emerging entrepreneurs to develop projects addressing global challenges. Participants will receive...

GrantWatch ID#: 213080

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Change Initiatives to Benefit Jewish Women and Girls

Deadline 12/30/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social change initiatives that benefit Jewish women and girls. Funding is intended to support general operations as well as specific projects. Eligible focus areas include, but are not limited to economic empowerment, leadershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 176953

Grants to USA and Armenia Nonprofits, Foundations, and Charities for Projects to Benefit Armen...

Deadline 12/30/24

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that focus on...

GrantWatch ID#: 209519

Grants to Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky Nonprofits for Programs to Strengthen Local Co...

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants to Ohio, Illinois, Indiana, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations for programs to strengthen communities in eligible locations. Focus areas include the arts, education, health and human services, and community development. The Foundation will also support specifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 161630

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Reduce Water Pollution in Rural Areas

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to support programs that eliminate or reduce water pollution in qualifying rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The program is intended to assist commun...

GrantWatch ID#: 162946
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Grants and Loans to USA Agricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses for Energy Improveme...

Deadline 12/31/24

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 170109

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois Early Childhood Educators to Complete Professional Traini...

Deadline 12/31/24

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois early childhood education teachers to complete professional development training and certifications. The purpose of the program is to build a more highly educated and professional workforce in the field of early childhood education....

GrantWatch ID#: 208148

Grants to Illinois Eligible For-Profits, Nonprofits, and Individuals to Develop Energy Project...

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants to Illinois eligible 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-qualifications...

GrantWatch ID#: 211972

Loans to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Cooperatives, and Agencies to Assist with Economic Developmen...

Deadline 12/31/24

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, Tribes, cooperatives, and public agencies to assist with economic development in rural areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to increase economic activ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214812
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline 01/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human services, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Businesses, Faith-Based Groups, and Educational Entities to Pro...

Deadline 01/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit and community organizations, faith-based and educational institutions, and businesses in eligible regions to protect historical sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolition, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189928
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Grants to Illinois Property Owners, Nonprofits, and Agencies for Historic Preservation Project...

Deadline 01/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois individual property owners, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for historic preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to preserve, adapt, or renovate historic structures in downtowns and other comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 204413
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Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Professionals for Training on Envir...

Deadline 01/12/25

Fellowships of $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International conservation professionals to attend a one-month training program in the US. The program curriculum will be taught by a faculty of international experts who will work with fellows to explore new methods of employi...

GrantWatch ID#: 177376

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Activ...

Deadline 01/13/25

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and U.S. Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and Tribes for activities to conserve forestlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 177342

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, an...

Deadline 01/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Municipalities, and Small Businesses in Eligible Locations for ...

Deadline 01/17/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and small businesses in eligible locations for community development projects. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, economic development, site clearance related to affordable housing developmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 198704

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Municipalities in Eligible Locations for Housing-Related Pro...

Deadline 01/17/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations for housing-related projects and programs. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including but not limited to the development, construction, and rehabilitation of affordable ho...

GrantWatch ID#: 198705
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Grants to USA IHEs for Research Projects and Conferences on the US Economy

Deadline 01/21/25

Grants to USA IHEs for research projects on the US economy. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for conferences; research at undergraduate, graduate, and post-doctoral levels;...

GrantWatch ID#: 209253

Grants to USA Schools, Parks, and Groups in Multiple States to Plant Public Gardens

Deadline 01/24/25

Grants of up to $800 to USA schools, parks, gardening and conservation groups, and other entities in multiple states to plant public gardens. Applicants must be located in Missouri, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Illinois, Kentucky, Tennessee, Arkansas, or Oklahoma. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 178606
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Institutions, and Qualifying Municipalities in Multiple ...

Deadline 01/24/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in multiple states for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and environme...

GrantWatch ID#: 180329

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Enhance and Preserve Human Life

Deadline 01/24/25 LOI Date: 12/06/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance and preserve human life. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Applicants for Education proposals must meet with program staff prior to applying. Program areas inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 195892

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline 01/27/25

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay and gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 180343

Opportunity for USA Mobility or Sustainability-Related Startups to Participate in a Business A...

Deadline 01/27/25

Opportunity for USA mobility or sustainability-related startups to participate in a business accelerator in Tennessee. In addition to funding, participants also receive mentorship, focused support, connections to important networks, specialized perks, and an opportunit...

GrantWatch ID#: 209372
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Opportunity for USA Community Development Entities to Provide Federal Tax Credits to Investors...

Deadline 01/29/25 Conference Date: 12/17/24 LOI Date: 12/03/24

Opportunity for USA Community Development Entities to provide investors in low-income communities with tax credits. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The tax credits awarded provide a credit against federal income ta...

GrantWatch ID#: 146449
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