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Number of available Grants: 63

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 Property Owners for Landmark Restoration

Deadline: 08/10/26

Grants to Illinois property owners to preserve and upgrade landmarks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate individually designated landmarks and contributing buildings in landmark districts. The grant aims to restore designated landmark buildings ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221303

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

Deadline: 08/03/26

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 Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs Serving Low-Income Residents

Deadline: 08/20/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs serving low-income residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide variety of programs including youth services, food banks, child care, mental health ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223297

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 USA Local and State Real Estate Associations for Training Programs

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA local and state real estate associations for training and informational programs. Funding is intended to support virtual or in-person programs that address women in the industry. Programs must include a networking component that promotes relationship...

GrantWatch ID#: 222744

Grants to USA Food Regulatory Agencies to Support Work to Conform to Current Standards

Deadline: 01/27/27

Grants to USA and territories food regulatory agencies to support work to conform to current standards. Applicants must be enrolled in the Retail Program Standards before submitting an application. Funding is intended for training, mentorship, self-assessments, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 226523

Grants to Illinois Commercial Building Owners and Business Owners for Safety and Accessibility...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois commercial building and business owners for code-compliant safety and accessibility upgrades in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements that bring existing commercial structures into compliance with current buil...

GrantWatch ID#: 226364

Grants to Illinois Residential Property Owners to Repair Damaged Public-Use Sidewalks

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois residential property owners for projects to repair damaged public-use sidewalks in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the replacement of unsafe sections of sidewalk that are adjacent to private property. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 229696
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community-Based Events

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations to strengthen base-building and community organizing efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to assist communities that address structural drivers of mental health, substance us...

GrantWatch ID#: 230853

Grants to Illinois Agencies for Programs that Benefit Youth and Young Adults

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to Illinois government agencies to address behavioral health issues among youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to engage youth and young adults in culturally relevant mental health programming. Grants may be used for personnel, food, venue renta...

GrantWatch ID#: 230850

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs to Reduce Firearm Violence

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs to reduce firearm violence in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that include elements of street outreach, victim services, and case management for both victims and would-be offenders. All p...

GrantWatch ID#: 219810

Grants to Illinois Businesses and Nonprofits for the Installation of Public Bicycle Parking Im...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses and nonprofit organizations for the installation of public bicycle parking improvements in eligible locations. Funding is intended for purchasing and installing bicycle racks that provide secure and convenient bike parking. The purpos...

GrantWatch ID#: 226320

Grants to Illinois Residential Property Owners for Tree Planting Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $250 to Illinois residential property owners for tree planting projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for the planting of a tree in the parkway adjacent to the applicant's property. Successful applicants will be reimbursed for expenses r...

GrantWatch ID#: 229698