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172 Illinois Community Economic Development Grants

172 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 Illinois Businesses, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Internet Connectivi...

Deadline 02/26/25

Grants to businesses, political subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, associations, and tribal governments to expand internet connectivity in unserved or underserved areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an app...

GrantWatch ID#: 192930

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

Deadline 02/28/25

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 USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, IHEs, and Individuals to Reduce Rural...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government and Tribal agencies, IHEs, and individuals in eligible areas to reduce energy costs for families and individuals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164556

Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Business Development in Non-Urban Are...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribes, and cooperatives to promote economic development in non-urban areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for...

GrantWatch ID#: 167073

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline 02/28/25

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Eligible Communities

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, and grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Eligible applicants ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 191257

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit human services organizations for programs and projects that benefit local communities in eligible areas. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, basic needs, homelessness, financial stability, youth d...

GrantWatch ID#: 200706

Opportunity for Illinois Startup Businesses to Join an Accelerator Program

Deadline 02/28/25

Opportunity for Illinois early-stage companies in eligible locations to participate in a business development program. Businesses will receive mentorship and personalized coaching, join a weekly lunch and learn, and pitch to investors, venture capitalists, and accelera...

GrantWatch ID#: 201494

Opportunity for USA Early-Stage Companies to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline 02/28/25

Opportunity for USA early-stage companies of eligible types to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide participants with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportunities to pitch to invest...

GrantWatch ID#: 211717

Opportunity for Indiana Early-Stage Companies to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline 02/28/25

Opportunity for Indiana early-stage companies to participate in a business development program. The opportunity is intended to provide companies with a focus on life science innovations with coaching and mentorship, deals and perks from a variety of companies, opportun...

GrantWatch ID#: 212807

Grants to Illinois Restaurants, Coffee Shops, and Bars in Eligible Locations to Address the Ne...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to Illinois restaurants and eligible coffee shops and bars in eligible locations to address the negative impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist restaurants that face high unemployment insurance rates resulting from sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 216353

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Areas

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of education, literacy, health, women and children, community development, and the environment. Eligible projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 217991

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations including municipal and government entities, public schools, and IHEs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to submit a let...

GrantWatch ID#: 173708

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline 03/01/25

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 specia...

GrantWatch ID#: 176449

Grants to USA Nonprofits Working in Food Systems, Health Equity, and Environmental Stewardship...

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational and project support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of climate justice, healthy food access, pollution reduction, food production workers' heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Impact Programs in Eligible Regions

Deadline 03/02/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community impact programs and projects in eligible regions. Funding may be used for initiatives addressing crimes against women, financial independence, and improving the well-being of families. Initiatives must benefit re...

GrantWatch ID#: 169203

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline 03/02/25

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 Nonprofits to Provide Loans and Sub-Grants to Individuals for Water Infrastructu...

Deadline 03/03/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to provide loans and sub-grants to low-income individuals in rural areas for water infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 197215

Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communiti...

Deadline 03/04/25

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

GrantWatch ID#: 179028

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Coalitions for Social Justice Projects

Deadline 03/04/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community organization and m...

GrantWatch ID#: 190724

Grants to USA Small Businesses for Research Related to the Commercialization of Technologies

Deadline 03/05/25

Grants to USA and territories businesses for collaborative research to establish the feasibility of commercializing technologies. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Applicants must work coll...

GrantWatch ID#: 184702

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Projects and Programs to Improve Local Commun...

Deadline 03/05/25

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations for projects and programs to improve local communities. Programs must fall into one of the following categories: demonstration, capacity bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 185431
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools Serving Eligible Regions for Arts Activit...

Deadline 03/05/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations serving eligible regions for arts activities that encourage economic growth. Funding is intended to support new or existing programs. Eligible applicants are those serving indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200581
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Expand the Use of Telecommunications fo...

Deadline 03/06/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, school districts, tribal governments, and IHEs to provide and improve telemedicine services and distance learning in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 157088

Grants to USA IHEs for Research to Enhance Organic Crop and Livestock Production

Deadline 03/06/25

Grants to USA universities and colleges for integrated research in identified priority areas in the organic agriculture industry. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Projects may...

GrantWatch ID#: 182886
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects and Programs that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 03/07/25

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and IHEs in Multiple States and Locations for Economic Dev...

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, public authorities, and metropolitan planning organizations in multiple states and locations for economic development planning activities that benefit distressed communities. Funding is intended ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218821

Opportunity for USA Banking and Fintech Companies to Participate in a Business Development Pro...

Deadline 03/09/25

Opportunity for USA banking and fintech companies to participate in a business development program. Successful applicants will receive an investment, mentorship, the opportunity to form industry connections, and additional perks, including an exclusive reception during...

GrantWatch ID#: 214577
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Economic Literacy Projects

Deadline 03/10/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools, col...

GrantWatch ID#: 173515

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline 03/10/25

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

Grants to Illinois Businesses in Underinvested Communities to Support Economic Development

Deadline 03/13/25

Grants to Illinois businesses in underinvested communities to support economic development. Funding is intended to provide technical assistance to growing business entities and to strengthen cooperative business models. Desired outcomes from these projects include bett...

GrantWatch ID#: 219042

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Develop or Improve Upon Strategies to Help Youth Gain Meaning...

Deadline 03/13/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to develop or improve upon strategies to help youth gain meaningful employment. Funding is intended for activities and projects that reduce barriers to job-seeking efforts, encourage learning financial skills, and enhance the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219043
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs Benefiting Underserved Youth

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support services and programs that assist at-risk, neglected, and abused children, youth, and families. Funded activities must serve res...

GrantWatch ID#: 143546
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Multiple States for Education and Health Pr...

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for education and health programs to benefit disadvantaged populations. Funding is intended for programs that enhance STEM educational opportunities for K-12 students and programs th...

GrantWatch ID#: 194522

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits for Housing Projects that Benefit Veterans in Eligibl...

Deadline 03/21/25

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 to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Neighborhood Improvement Projects

Deadline 03/21/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in eligible regions for neighborhood improvement activities. Funding is intended to develop infrastructure, public facilities, and economic development, and for demolition projects. Eligible proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 194207

Grants to USA Financial Institutions to Provide Technical and Financial Assistance to Address ...

Deadline 03/21/25

Grants to USA financial institutions to provide technical and financial assistance to address community issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grants are intended to provide funding and assistance for community de...

GrantWatch ID#: 201950

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Development Projects

Deadline 03/21/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible regions. The program is intended for projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents. Funding is available for planning and public service projects. Projects must benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202170

Grants to Illinois Government Agencies for Improvements to Snowmobile Trail Facilities

Deadline 03/21/25

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 pub...

GrantWatch ID#: 208019

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

Deadline 03/27/25 Conference Date: 02/27/25

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

Deadline 03/28/25

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
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Grants and Loans to USA Agricultural Producers and Small Rural Businesses for Energy Improveme...

Deadline 03/31/25

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
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Startups to Relocate to Missouri

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants of up to $75,000 and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International startup companies to support business growth and development in Missouri. Funding is intended to recruit companies from a range of industries with the potential to strengthen the local econo...

GrantWatch ID#: 170716

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Programs to...

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Eligible programs may fall into the categories of education, human services, economic development, and ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 179933
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Services

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that help to improve the recreational, cultural, educational, and economic environment for local residents. Grants are offered...

GrantWatch ID#: 185990
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Grants to Illinois Small Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit State Residents

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to Illinois small nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit state residents. Funding is intended for proposals addressing needs in the areas of economic and workforce development and housing. Funding priority will be given to applicants located in an area ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194377

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

Deadline 03/31/25

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

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

Deadline 03/31/25

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
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community and Technical Colleges for Training in Skilled Trades

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and community and technical colleges for workforce training. The goal of the program is to prepare people for careers involving skilled labor. Funding is intended to support workforce development in construction/carpentry, heating...

GrantWatch ID#: 210218

Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Projects to Benefit Loca...

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects to promote social justice, empower women and underrepresented communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463
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