Grants of up to $1,500 to Illinois community and neighborhood groups for events to benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support applicants working to plan and host public events. Eligible uses of funding include services such as chair a...
Grants of financial assistance to Illinois individuals experiencing a loss of income as a result of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding may be used for utility assistance, past due rent, and future rental payments. Eligible applicants are those residing in McH...
Financial assistance to USA members of eligible tribes who are facing economic hardship due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The purpose of this program is to assist individuals with future rental payments, utility arrears, and rental arrears. Eligible applicant...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois small businesses in eligible locations for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for a range of expenses, including PPE, telework and communications equipment, mortgage, rent, utilities, sanitation s...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and municipalities for community and economic development projects and programs in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities to develop community resources, including housing, infrastructure,...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and municipalities for housing-related projects and programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including the development, construction, and rehabilitation of affordable housing, rental ...
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 $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 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 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...
Fellowships providing a weekly stipend of $1,000 to USA individual scholars from outside the New York City metropolitan area to make use of library collections in New York City. Funding is intended to support scholars currently engaged in independent, post-doctoral, or...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community development activities that enhance the quality of life for low- to moderate-income residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for activities including social services, housing programs, ...
Grants to Illinois residents in eligible locations for rent and utilities support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist income-eligible households that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic and are struggling to make ren...
Grants of up to $6,000 and grants of $15,000 to Illinois individual artists and creative professionals in eligible regions to advance their careers and expose them to new audiences. Funding is intended for artists at all career levels. Eligible artists are located in t...
Grants to Illinois agencies in eligible locations for programs related to the issues of substance abuse, mental health, prevention and intervention, and developmental disabilities. Funding may be requested for challenge funding, capital funding, emergency funding, and ...
Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Priority is given to projects that involve overnight hotel stays. The event or some portion of th...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in eligible areas for events and programs that encourage local tourism and attract visitors. First-time applicants must attend an information workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended to attract...
Grants to Illinois organizations, government agencies, and individuals in eligible locations for projects that improve water quality. Funding is intended to support activities that reduce pollution and enhance the quality of regional water resources. Eligible projects ...
Grants of up to $1,500, grants of up to $4,500, and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois individuals, artists, nonprofit organizations, and event producers for a range of arts initiatives that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote...
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. Examples of activities include storytelling, ...
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 $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and grants of up to $2,500 to government agencies in eligible counties to host recreational and sports events. Funding is intended to support events such as biking, running, walking, triathlons, and biathlons t...
