201 Illinois Community Economic Development Grants

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...

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve health programs in tribal communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for activities to improve the management capacity of Tribes a...

Prize of $10,000 to a USA individual artist or team of artists for the creation of outdoor artwork. Artists will participate in a competition to produce a vibrant wall mural. Eligible proposals for artwork should be appealing to local business owners, residents, a...

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 improveme...

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE, transportation-related organization, or nonprofit organization to assist small businesses competing for transportation contracts in multiple states. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to co...

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 qualit...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies for projects to restore and improve hazardous dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grant funds may be requested either for projects that are construction-read...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women ...

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 for young adults between the ages of 18 and 30 to devise solutions to...

Grants and in-kind support to Illinois qualifying communities to expand urban forests in local communities. In addition to funds to purchase trees, participating communities will receive support in planning, program implementation, and developing or updating manag...

Grants to Illinois qualifying local governments for professional tree inventories and urban forest management plans. Funding is intended to prioritize canopy improvement and enhance long-term forest health through strategic planning and maintenance. Grant recipien...

Grants to Illinois qualifying communities for initiatives to benefit the local tree canopy. Funding is intended to hire contractors or utilize staff to remove of dead, dying, or damaged trees. The goal of the program is to improve public safety and clear space for...

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 ...

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 s...

Donations and sponsorships of up to $5,000 to Colorado, Illinois, and Iowa nonprofit organizations for community benefit activities in regions served by the funding source. Focus areas include health and wellness, children and education, emergency response, entrep...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA minority-owned early-stage businesses and minority entrepreneurs for business growth and expansion. Funding is intended for seed funding to pursue growth opportunities, cover essential expenses, and gain stability during challenging t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International travel-related nonprofit organizations for projects to strengthen communities throughout the world. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of technology, education, and business development. The progr...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches for programs that address the needs of communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new or existing programs that focus on education, childre...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs that develop professional skills and expand career opportunities for residents in eligible regions. Grant funding may support new or existing programs t...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies to improve the safety of dams. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support a range of activities to create, maintain, and improve state dam ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, social services, democracy and civic participation, education, and hea...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. This effort provides community members and supporters with a purposeful opportunity to unite a...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and municipalities for projects to improve the quality of life in rural areas. Focus areas include health and well-being, education, workforce, business and economic development, and...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the technology sector to participate in a business development program. The program will include funding and support to improve organizational operations, including networking opportunities,...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs that assist low-income residents in achieving economic independence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support activities...

Grants to USA city, township, county, and state government agencies to install bollards. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed before applying. The purpose of the grant program is to mitigate acts of terrorism and injuries in are...

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...

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 envi...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, libraries, school districts, and park districts for programs and projects to enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible communities. The purpose of the program is to support projects that will have the highest...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Illinois property and business owners to renovate and modernize commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding may also be used for associated expenses, including engineering, architectural, and legal fees. The purpose of the program...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

Award to a USA business owner to recognize perseverance in facing business challenges. Particular focus is placed on businesses that demonstrate dedication to advancing business development in inner-city communities. The purpose of the Foundation is to support ent...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and municipalities for activities to benefit the community in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects including education, disaster relief, economic development, and ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the focus areas of community and economic development, enivronment and conservation, arts and culture, education, and h...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and research and academic institutions for projects that support the organic farming industry. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Funding is intended for advocacy, education, and re...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for new and existing environmental projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding priority is given to underserved groups in the environmental sector, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for event sponsorships, community benefit programs, and general operations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of environment, mobility, and people. The goal of the fu...

In-kind grants of volunteer services to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government entities, tribal governments, public schools, and universities in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must contact staff before applying. The purpo...

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, colleges, and universities for projects to advance vinyl recycling. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including equipment purchases, projects to improve post-consumer recycling programs, industry in...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists and teams to design public murals for eligible locations. Funding is intended to beautify crosswalks throughout the city. The goal of the program is to utilize art as a means for calming traffic, en...

Grants to USA and territories' government agencies and tribal entities for projects that improve public transportation. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to purchase, rehabilitate, or lease buses and related e...

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 housing, mental health, economic development, chil...

Grants of up to $500 to USA Territories, Israel, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact famil...

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...

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....

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations focusing on Japan-US relations to enhance organizational capacity. Funds are intended to support nonprofits that foster greater grassroots-level understanding between Japan and the US. Project categories inclu...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations and government agencies for projects in eligible counties that focus on the environment or nature. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including clean energy, habitat improveme...

Grants to Wisconsin, South Dakota, Ohio, Nebraska, Missouri, Michigan, Kansas, Minnesota, Indiana, Iowa, and Illinois dairy farms and dairy processing or manufacturing facilities for projects related to the exportation of dairy products as well as for sustainabili...

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 ...