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Grants to USA Nonprofits for National Initiatives to Improve the Environment

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the environment. Funding is intended to support countrywide projects that preserve biological diversity, protect public health from toxic exposures, mitigate climate change, help co...

GrantWatch ID#: 182147

In-Kind Support to USA Agencies and Tribes to Meet Local Housing Needs and Support Equitable H...

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA government agencies and tribes to meet local housing needs and support equitable housing development. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infras...

GrantWatch ID#: 206232

Grants and Loans to Illinois Businesses and Property Owners for Community and Economic Develop...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and loans to Illinois businesses and property owners in eligible areas for community and economic development projects. Some applicants are required to meet with program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to help attract new busin...

GrantWatch ID#: 187791

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 04/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 176275

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

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and community groups to stage local festivals and events that promote community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to host events that help people meet each other while educating partici...

GrantWatch ID#: 166918

Grants to Illinois Businesses in Eligible Locations for the Design and Installation of Exterio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois qualifying businesses in eligible locations to support the design and installation of exterior building signs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Priority will be given to food and...

GrantWatch ID#: 220575

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Children, Youth, and Families in Eligible Regio...

Deadline: 09/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit local children, youth, and families in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects that promote positive youth development and provide for the well-being of un...

GrantWatch ID#: 226974

Grants to Illinois Commercial Businesses for Capital Improvement Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois businesses and property owners for capital improvement projects for commercial buildings in eligible regions. Eligible project types include interior and exterior ADA compliance, fire safety, electric work, parking lot improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 227188

Grants to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, and Schools for Projects and Programs to Benefit C...

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, school districts, and schools for projects and programs to benefit children. Funding is intended to support initiatives that have a wide range and directly benefit children up to sixth grade. Grants must clearly support ident...

GrantWatch ID#: 227562

Grants to Illinois Townships, Cities, and Villages for Community Beautification Activities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois townships, cities, and villages in eligible locations for community beautification activities. Funding is intended for the removal, disposal, or recycling of solid, non-hazardous waste in an effort to clean up local communities. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 185430

Grants to Illinois Artists for Arts Projects, Events, and Performances in Eligible Areas

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois individual artists for arts projects, events, and performances in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support unique and innovative artistic activities that benefit local residents. Requests may also be made for project st...

GrantWatch ID#: 186521

Grants to Illinois For-Profits in Eligible Locations for Projects to Improve Services and Expa...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses in eligible locations for projects that expand activity and enhance customer service. Funding is intended to support innovative projects such as introducing a new activity, expanding seating for a restaurant, adding a new product line...

GrantWatch ID#: 221482

Grants to Illinois Individual Artists and Nonprofits for Arts Projects, Programs, and Events i...

Deadline: 05/04/26

Grants of up $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois artists, nonprofit organizations, associations, and institutions for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new programs, projects, and events. Eligible proposals have artistic, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 138422

Grants to Illinois Business Property Owners and Tenants for Capital Improvement Projects in El...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois business property owners and tenants for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding may be used for a variety of exterior building rehabilitations, including painting, window or door repairs or replacements, or ot...

GrantWatch ID#: 226001