Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois townships, cities, and villages in eligible locations for community clean-up activities. Funding is intended for the removal, disposal, or recycling of solid, non-hazardous waste in an effort to beautify local communities. Recyclable ...
Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois qualifying nonprofit and faith-based organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible locations for activities in the areas of substance abuse, mental health, prevention and intervention, and dev...
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 businesses...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and municipalities in eligible locations for housing-related projects and programs. Funding is intended for a range of activities, including but not limited to the development, construction, and rehabilitation of affordable ho...
Grants of up to $1,000 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 startup...
Grants to Illinois homeowners, commercial property owners, and individuals in the process of purchasing a home in eligible locations for housing assistance. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that promote housing and homeownership. Eligible properties a...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and small businesses in eligible locations for community development projects. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, economic development, site clearance related to affordable housing developmen...
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. ...
Grants to Illinois government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs for projects to develop recreational areas and facilities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and enhancement of publicly accessible areas including, but not limi...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit and public organizations for events and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support virtual and in-person events involving physical activity, such as biking, walking, hiking, and triathlons. Fundi...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government entities to promote conventions and tourism in eligible locations. New applicants must attend a workshop before applying. Funding is intended for programs, events, and festivals that attract overnight visitors. ...
Grants to Illinois property owners, tenants, business owners, nonprofit and private developers, and religious organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to acquisition, construction, and pre-development such as si...
Awards to Illinois poets in eligible locations to recognize outstanding achievements and contributions to the community. The poet will act as an advocate for language, poetry, and the arts and will create an artistic environment through civic events and public readings...
Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some part o...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois businesses in eligible locations to promote growth and implement physical improvements. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen local businesses or t...
Grants to Illinois organizations, townships, municipalities, businesses, homeowners associations, and individuals for activities that improve water quality in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the construction of water quality projects, including but not limi...
