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161 Illinois Community Economic Development Grants

161 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 and Loans to Illinois Nonprofits and Municipalities for the Development of Workforce Ho...

Deadline 11/30/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 209712

Grants to USA Rural Local Governments, States, and Tribes for Early-Stage Development Projects...

Deadline 09/27/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 209546

Grants to USA Agencies, Transit Authorities, and Metropolitan Planning Organizations to Plan P...

Deadline 10/10/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 205841

Grant to an Illinois Nonprofit or For-Profit to Oversee a COVID-19 Recovery Program

Deadline 09/22/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210641

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline 10/02/23

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

Opportunity for USA Local Municipalities and Counties to Participate in a Financial Training P...

Deadline 10/06/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 201903

Grant to an Illinois Nonprofit Organization to Administer a State R&D Program

Deadline 10/01/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210789

Grants to Illinois Tourism and Convention Bureaus in Eligible Regions to Increase Internationa...

Deadline 10/06/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210788

Grants to Iowa and Illinois Nonprofits, IHEs, CBOs, and Agencies for Environmental Projects th...

Deadline 10/31/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210857

Grants to Illinois School Districts, Agencies, Nonprofits, and Municipalities to Improve Condi...

Deadline 10/02/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 209821

Grants to Illinois and Indiana Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Expand Organizational Capac...

Deadline 09/25/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 201014

Opportunity for Illinois Startup Businesses in Eligible Locations to Join an Accelerator Progr...

Deadline 09/25/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 201494

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Education Organizations, and For-Profits to Modernize and Enhan...

Deadline 11/10/23 Conference Date: 09/25/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210873

Grants to USA Agencies and Nonprofits for Transportation Infrastructure Initiatives

Deadline 09/28/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 204479

Grants to USA Tribes to Plan and Implement Volunteer Programs to Address Community Needs

Deadline 04/05/24 Conference Date: 09/28/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 205214
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Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Provide Solutions to Community Social Issues

Deadline 09/30/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 151351

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

Deadline 09/30/23

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 Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions in Eligible Cou...

Deadline 09/30/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 179933

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Tech Nonprofits to Participate in a Business De...

Deadline 09/30/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 180072

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Community Benefit Services

Deadline 09/30/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 185990

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Women Entrepreneurs for Business ...

Deadline 09/30/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 186824

Grants to Illinois Small Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit State Residents

Deadline 09/30/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 194377

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Black Female Business Owners to Foster Business Growth

Deadline 09/30/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 196317

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

Deadline 09/30/23

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline 09/30/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to Illinois Agencies to Develop Public Parks and Open Spaces

Deadline 09/30/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210334

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Groups to Hold Local Events to Build Community Connections i...

Deadline 10/01/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 166918

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline 10/01/23

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

Deadline 10/01/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 181507

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits for Social Justice Causes

Deadline 10/01/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 196953

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes in Eligible States for Projects and Programs ...

Deadline 10/01/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 200020

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 10/01/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 205750
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Grants to Illinois Landlords and Tenants of Commercial Properties for Community Development Pr...

Deadline 10/02/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210929
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Groups, and Coalitions for Social Justice Projects

Deadline 10/03/23

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 Early-Career Scholars for Research in the Social Sciences

Deadline 11/01/23 Conference Date: 10/04/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 187123

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline 10/05/23

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146075

Grants to USA Tribal Governments and Organizations for Economic Development Programs in Native...

Deadline 10/05/23

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,...

GrantWatch ID#: 171996

Grants to Illinois Black and Latinx Development Companies and Nonprofit Developers for Real Es...

Deadline 10/05/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 192363
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and Economic Development Districts to Foster Econo...

Deadline 10/05/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210164
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Joint Venture Developers for Accessible Housin...

Deadline 01/16/24 Conference Date: 11/01/23 LOI Date: 10/06/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 205218
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for the Formation of Strategic Organizational ...

Deadline 10/06/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210787
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Grants to USA Individuals, Local Organizations, and Agencies for Projects that Create Places f...

Deadline 10/09/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 192732

Grants to USA Nonprofits Focusing on Japan-US Relations to Enhance Organizational Capacity

Deadline 10/09/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210726

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes for Activities to Conserve Forested Areas

Deadline 01/12/24 Conference Date: 10/11/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 177342

Grants to USA Local Governments of Small Communities to Redevelop Commercial Districts

Deadline 10/12/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 159643

Grants to USA Nonprofit and For-Profit Organizations, IHEs, and Businesses to Research Buildin...

Deadline 10/12/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210105

Competition for USA Nonprofits and Agencies for New Dog Parks or Improvements to Existing Parks

Deadline 10/15/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 181627

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, IHEs, and Faith-Based Organizations to Address Co...

Deadline 10/15/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 198750

Grants to USA, Denmark, Ireland, and Sweden Nonprofits, Schools, and Community Organizations ...

Deadline 10/20/23

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 148377
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Grants to USA Agencies for Projects to Enhance Access to Affordable Housing

Deadline 10/30/23

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 210894
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