Loans of up to $5,000 to Illinois small businesses in eligible locations for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to help local businesses that are facing economic hardship due to the consequences of the pandemic. The loans offer...
Loans of up to $10,000 to Illinois small businesses in eligible locations for support during and after the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to help local businesses that are facing economic hardship due to the local health crises. Eligible businesse...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois individual artists for arts projects, events, and performances in the City of Elgin. Funding is intended for unique and innovative activities. Examples of activities include storytelling, an arts show organized by an artist, performan...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois businesses in eligible locations to mitigate financial losses due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. The purpose of this program is to help local small businesses that have faced losses because of social distancing. Funding...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operational and project support. Operating funding may be used for administrative, artistic, and program-related needs. Project funding is intended for initiatives that have the pote...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and local government agencies in eligible areas for neighborhood improvement activities. Funding is intended to develop housing projects, create appropriate living environments, and expand economic opportunities for low- and m...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and services to benefit local residents and employees in eligible locations. Special priority will be given to proposals addressing the needs of people with disabilities, youth, the elderly, and the economically d...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for local events, programs, attractions, and cultural activities to increase tourism. Funding is intended to attract visitors, create positive publicity, and support the local economy by increasing hotel ...
Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois organizations for events that promote tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to assist organizations in creating self-sustaining events. Eligible events are those that support local businesses, a...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, and groups for safety initiatives in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support activities to foster strong, cohesive communities and reduce violence. Organizations must conduct programmin...
Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois businesses and property owners in eligible locations for building and site improvements. Funding is intended to promote capital investments in properties and buildings in eligible districts. Projects must ...
Grants to USA Tribal governments and Tribal nonprofits, and grants to California nonprofits, IHEs, schools, and school districts to improve the quality of life and address community needs in eligible regions. Program areas include health, education, basic needs, commun...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois commercial and industrial businesses, local government agencies, parks, schools, and museums in eligible areas for energy optimization projects. Eligible expenses include the installation of light-emitting diode systems, heating, ref...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, government agencies, libraries, schools, and school districts in eligible locations for recycling and waste reduction initiatives. Funding may be used for source reduction activities, purchasing coll...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and grants of up to $2,500 to government agencies to host recreational and sports events in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support events such as biking, running, walking, triathlons, and biathlons t...
Grants of $1,000 and grants of $2,000 to Illinois businesses in eligible locations for development services or for assistance in expanding or starting a new business. Applicants must first contact program staff to confirm eligibility. Funding is intended to encourage e...
Grants of up to $3,000 to Illinois nonprofit and community-based organizations to support the arts in eligible locations. Priority will be given to BIPOC organizations, as well as to programs and projects that serve underserved populations. Grant funds may be used for ...
Grants to Illinois businesses in eligible regions for city center improvements. Funding is intended for programs that make the area more attractive to new businesses and restaurants, encourage business expansion, develop land to encourage shoppers, and beautify the Vil...
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 the local communities. Recycla...
