Grants to Cook County, Illinois government agencies and nonprofit organizations to increase the housing capacity of animal shelters. Funding is intended for the construction and planning of expansions to already existing shelters. The goal of the program is to address overcrowding and provide housing for animals that have ...

Grants to Illinois business and property owners in eligible regions for capital improvements to business locations or cultural sites. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life for local residents and support economic development. Proposed projects should benefit underserved neighborhoods in Chicago's South, Southw...

Grants to Hanover, Illinois agencies for programs related to the issues of substance abuse, mental health, and developmental disabilities. Funding may be requested for challenge (new program), capital funding, emergency funding, or staff development. Eligible programs may address issues in outreach, intervention, preventio...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible regions to support general operations and specific projects. Funding is intended to promote economic development and artistic excellence in the cultural sector. The grant program emphasizes community engagement, collaboration, innovation, and diversit...

Grants of up to $1,500 and grants of up to $2,500 to Aurora, Illinois nonprofit neighborhood and community groups and organizations for support services at public events and community festivals. Funding is intended to support services such as equipment rentals, liability insurance, and emergency or security personnel.

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for arts programs and operating support. Funding is intended for projects and activities that serve local residents, as well as for operating support and capacity building efforts. The goal of the grant program is to sustain and advance the arts...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and grants of up to $2,500 to government agencies or departments to support public sports and recreational events in Madison and St. Clair Counties. Examples of eligible projects include running, walking, and biking events, including biathlons and triathlons. I...

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, performance art, a musical or dramatic program, street theater, ...

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 Village of Lombard.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International film production companies to produce major fiction film and television series that are filmed in Jerusalem's municipal area. Jerusalem must be the plot focus of the TV series or film. Funding is intended to revitalize Jerusalem's film industry. Background: In accordance with ...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois businesses and property owners for building and site improvements in Urbana's TIF Districts. Applicants must first contact program staff to confirm eligibility. The improvements must be permanently affixed to the property. Development Incentives are awarde...

Grants of $1,000 and grants of $2,000 to Illinois businesses in downtown Urbana for development services, or for assistance in starting or expanding a new business. Applicants must first contact program staff to confirm eligibility. Funding is intended to encourage entrepreneurship, investment, and business success in Urba...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois townships, cities, and villages located in Ogle County 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. Recyclable materials should include scrap metal, white goo...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life of local residents in eligible regions. Special priority will be given to programs, projects, and agencies that address the needs of the economically disadvantaged elderly, youth, and residents with disabilities. Funding is intended for general opera...