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 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 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 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 participants...

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 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 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local seniors. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible projects may include operating and providing equipment for senior citizen centers, offering transportation v...

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 businesses in eligible locations for capital projects and impactful programs. Funding may be used to support capital improvements that will give business properties lasting benefits, and for projects offering valuable impact in the community. The pro...

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...

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. Funding is intended to strengthen local businesses or to upgrade properties. Eligible applicants are located in the vi...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, artists, and groups of artists for public arts and cultural events in eligible areas. Applicants must attend a workshop prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to provide cultural experiences for...

Grants to Illinois businesses, cultural establishments, and nonprofit organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support commercial rehabilitation and construction projects for entities that include, but are not limited to stores, ...