Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.
Grants and loans to Illinois nonprofit organizations and municipalities for the development of workforce housing units in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support the construction or rehabilitation of affordable rental units, with preference given to projects...
Grants to USA rural local governments and government entities, states, tribes, and the Department of Hawaiian Home Lands to develop projects that improve transportation infrastructure in tribal and rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations m...
Grants to USA and territories state agencies, tribes, public transit authorities, metropolitan planning organizations, and toll authorities to plan projects that utilize technology to improve transportation. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to appl...
Grant to an Illinois nonprofit or for-profit organization to manage a program related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) recovery grants for local entities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to advise the department on th...
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. ...
Opportunity for USA local municipalities and counties to participate in a financial training program. The program is intended to give local governments the ability to provide counseling to members of their communities. The goal of the program is to help American househ...
Grant to an Illinois nonprofit organization to administer a state R&D program. Applicants must be pre-qualified before submitting an application. The state program will offer funding for companies to engage in research with an Illinois institute of higher education. Th...
Grants to Illinois tourism and convention bureaus in eligible regions for activities to increase international travel to the state. Funds are intended to support advertising activities in specific markets identified by the state for this year. For the current state mar...
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, inclu...
Grants to Illinois school districts, agencies, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities to improve conditions for children walking or bicycling to school. Funding is intended for either infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects. Projects are for K-12 public scho...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to strengthen operations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that are beyond the organization's regular, ongoing work, with the goal of building and expanding inte...
Opportunity for Illinois early-stage companies in eligible locations to participate in an accelerator program to help them grow their businesses. Businesses will receive mentorship and personalized coaching, join a weekly lunch and learn, and pitch to investors, ventur...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit, for-profit, and education organizations to enhance their sound stages. Funding is intended to create spaces that will be capable of hosting large scale projects. Proposals must include training for employees who live in underserved areas f...
Grants to USA local and state government agencies, tribes, metropolitan planning organizations, and nonprofit organizations for transportation infrastructure initiatives. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to 30 days to complete. The purpose...
Grants to USA Tribes to plan and implement programs that employ volunteer staff to address critical community needs. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended for services that support veterans...
Grants and event sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations to address social issues in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Certain applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to a full grant application. Focus areas includ...
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 to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions in eligible areas for programs to benefit local communities. Eligible programs may fall into the categories of education, human services, economic development, and ar...
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, ment...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for community benefit services. Funding is intended for programs and projects that help to improve the recreational, cultural, educational, and economic environment for local residents. Grants are offered...
Grants of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, 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 fa...
Grants of up to $20,000 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 lo...
Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA Black female small business owners to foster the growth of their businesses. In addition to the cash grant, selected grantees will be provided with digital tools and mentorship to advance their online presence and bolster th...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit leaders, elected officials, and town managers and employees for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces ...
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 poverty, a...
Grants to Illinois local government agencies to acquire and develop property for public parks and open spaces. Funding is intended for a range of projects that can vary from small neighborhood parks or tot lots to large community and county parks and nature areas. Gran...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and neighborhood and community groups to stage local festivals and events to build a feeling of community in eligible regions. The City's priority is to benefit, communicate, educate, organize, and connect the...
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 operational support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of environmental stewardship, food and agriculture, health equity, and sustainable community developmen...
Grants of $50,000 and in-kind donations valued at $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to address social justice in local communities. The goal of the program is to promote service to underserved communities and to provide solutions to challenges faced by these commu...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes for projects and programs in eligible states to support local communities. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. P...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended for programs and capital projects in the focus areas of community, education, and economic growth. Eligible proposals address existing need...
Grants to Illinois landlords and tenants of commercial properties for community development projects in eligible regions. The purpose of the program is to revitalize a commercial district and utilize currently unused office space. Eligible projects are those that benef...
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 $35,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA researchers to conduct social sciences research. Priority will be given to proposals from scholars who are underrepresented in the social sciences. The purpose of this program is to support research that identi...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible locations to benefit residents. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Focus areas include community development, youth development, cultural activities, ...
Grants to USA tribal governments and tribal organizations for programs to develop Native American and Alaska Native communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to create economic opportunities and address housing,...
Grants to Illinois Black and Latinx for-profit and nonprofit community developers in eligible locations for real estate and land use activities and projects. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to due diligence, preliminary plans, and other costs incurred pri...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and economic development districts to foster economic development and job creation for individuals between the ages of 25 to 54. Applicants are advised that required registrations may t...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and joint venture developers for accessible housing projects. Applicants must meet with the funding source and attend an information session prior to submitting a full application. Funding may be use...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to Illinois nonprofits in eligible areas for the formation of strategic organizational partnerships. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Priority will be given to projects that are likely to a...
Grants of $1,500 to USA individuals, local organizations, and agencies for projects that promote healthy activity. Funding is intended to support engaging, innovative, and inclusive programs that increase opportunities for walking and movement. Priority will be given t...
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 include s...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, and Tribes for activities to conserve forestlands. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to support projects involving private forests...
Grants to USA and territories city, county, township, and special district governments to renovate traditional or historic Main Street areas or business districts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intende...
Grants to USA nonprofit, for-profit, or faith-based organizations, IHEs, businesses, and institutions to study building conversions since the beginning of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Fundin...
Competition for USA nonprofit organizations and local governments for new dog parks or improvements to existing ones. Communities must ensure that land is available for the construction of a new park. Entries are expected to describe the community's need for the projec...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that address community needs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support prog...
Grants to USA, Denmark, Ireland, and Sweden nonprofit organizations, schools, and community organizations to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address community needs, help people connect, and improve STEM education. Applicants must ...
Grants to USA government agencies for projects to enhance access to affordable housing. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to identify barriers to affordable housing and provide assistance to...