159 Illinois Community Economic Development Grants

Prizes to USA nonprofit organizations for community development projects. Past projects supported by the prize money include park improvements, community gardens, sports fields, and agricultural education programs. Eligible projects must be located within a 50-mile rad...

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 sit...

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...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support capacity-building activities, and programs and projects in the areas of workforce development, c...

Opportunity for USA artists and artist groups to participate in a Kentucky-based residency program to produce new artwork. Residents will receive a stipend, mentoring support, and art equipment to produce extensive artwork exhibits in nature. Artists working in a varie...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...

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...

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 se...

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...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International businesses to participate in a food and agricultural business competition to benefit eligible regions. Successful applicants will receive monetary support, business development support, training, and mentorship. As a condi...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, corporations, and individuals in recognition of outstanding contributions to the field of artificial intelligence. Submissions will be judged based on impact, innovation, susta...

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 purch...

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, ...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, community groups, government agencies, businesses, and individuals for initiatives or projects that have made a significant and lasting impact on communities. Funding is intended to recognize sustainable...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA graduate students at IHEs in multiple states for projects addressing sustainability in agriculture. Funding is intended to support projects that enhance agricultural businesses and the quality of the environment, and improve the quality o...

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. ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local, state, or federal government, libraries, and IHEs for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include workforce training, small business devel...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, businesses, schools, tribal and native organizations, and educational entities in eligible states and territories for projects to benefit coastal natural resources. Funding is intended for the removal of non-functioning ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community groups, libraries, and schools for programs, services, and activities that meet the needs of residents in eligible communities. Funding can be used to cover a variety of costs, including, but no...

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 ...

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital, operating, and program expenses. Focus areas include education, culture, health, youth, community development, and basic...

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...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Some applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs and capital projects in the focus areas...

In-kind grants to Illinois and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capital improvement projects. Grantees will receive volunteer labor and materials for renovation projects that will benefit the community. Eligible projects include painting, glazi...

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 ...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs representing any business model, including both nonprofit and for-profit organizations, for ventures that enhance the distribution of poverty interventions in developing countries. Prize winners will be award...

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in communities in the funding source's service area. Areas of focus include economic developm...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories tribal governments for projects to conserve culturally and environmentally significant properties. Funding is intended to provide tribes with the resources needed to acquire conservation easements on private land or con...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA small, grassroots, women-led social justice nonprofits for programs and projects centered on issues women face or gender justice issues in the U.S. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a full application. T...

Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities, school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program implementat...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada companies in the home service sector for business development assistance. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to allow home service providers to achieve their professional goa...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations and municipal agencies for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding will be issued for small but crucial capital improvement projects in the following categories: Facility updates...

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 Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, ...

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin community organizations and groups to support organizational operations. First-time applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants that are servin...

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...

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...

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

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 promote ...

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout the ...

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...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states and markets for programs to benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support vulnerable populations by addressing stable housing and empowering their communities. Eligible areas can be found in the fol...

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, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and high sc...

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...

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...

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...

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, ...

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 ...

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...

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...