172 Illinois Community Economic Development Grants

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for Black youth and young adults. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts and program support. Applicants should provide mentorship and professional coaching, skills training, ...

In-kind grants of seeds to USA nonprofit organizations, seed libraries, community gardens, schools, and community and educational groups. Assistance is also available for farmers and gardeners whose farms and gardens have been impacted by natural disasters. Grants are ...

Grants of up to $1,200 to Illinois individuals in eligible locations for collaborative community improvement projects. Funding is intended for resident-led activities that enhance local neighborhoods and connect people. Project proposals can be innovative and creative ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments to improve disaster preparedness and recovery. The purpose of the program is to make enhancements that will ensure the accessibility of safe drinking water in the event of a natural disa...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments for projects to improve infrastructure. Funding may be used for technical assistance, feasibility studies, and preliminary design and engineering analysis. The purpose of the program is ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota community-based nonprofit organizations, agencies, and school-affiliated groups for capital projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support the construction or renovation of fac...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit technology organizations to offset start-up costs and provide start-up support. Successful applicants will receive a stipend as well as media exposure, networking opportunities, and marketing opportunities. Funding is intende...

Grants to Illinois units of local government for projects to benefit state residents. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed and a public hearing must be held prior to submitting an application. Program goals include strengthening communit...

In-kind grants of volunteer support to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribes to address community needs. Applicants must complete a concept form prior to completing a full application. The program is intended to support projects rel...

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois early childhood education teachers to complete professional development training and certifications. The purpose of the program is to build a more highly educated and professional workforce in the field of early childhood education....

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that promote economic development. Applicants must pre-qualify in the grantee portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to increa...

Opportunity for USA veterans and family members of veterans to participate in a business development program. The program is open to veterans and their immediate family members at any stage of their business development. Successful applicants will receive assistance in...

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Focus areas include the following: public health and emergency response, arts and cultural preservation, ecotourism and rural development, IT sta...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and consortia for the construction of commercial facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to enhance the natio...

Grants to USA local governments, nonprofit organizations, and tribes in multiple states and territories to repair damaged public facilities in rural communities. Applicants must contact staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois small businesses to relocate or develop their businesses in eligible regions. Funding may be used for the following expenses: business costs related to relocation, operational expense support, and lease or mortgage assistance. Fundin...

Grants to USA and Canada organizations, emergency services, and Indigenous organizations for programs and projects to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following focus areas: sustai...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA qualifying credit unions to help cover unexpected costs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for credit unions which are designated as low-income, to assist them in responding to natural d...

Grants to USA organizations and entities for programs that engage and inform communities. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry before submitting a full application. The funder invests in the priority areas of arts and culture, research in media and democracy, jou...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois small businesses and property owners to upgrade and renovate commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help to improve the exterior appearance and functionality of properties and places of busi...

Grants to Illinois companies in eligible locations for capital projects and infrastructure improvements that promote business development and workforce expansion. Funding, in the form of tax rebates, is intended to assist new and established for-profits in facilitating...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, cities, faith-based groups, unions, CBOs, IHEs, trade schools, and Tribes in multiple states for local infrastructure development. Funding is intended to focus on transportation, flood control, and basic infrastructure in areas th...