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Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit arts and cultural institutions to expand the arts to new audiences in eligible regions. Eligible projects are those that demonstrate the ability to reach new and diverse audiences. Applicants must be located in the funding s

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, school districts, government agencies, and special districts for environmental projects in the funding source's service area. Priority is given to pollinator conservation projects and climate resiliency activi

Grants to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to protect the environment in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support innovative, impactful proje

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. E

Grants 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 provide publicly accessible arts programming. Projects must be exhibited or p

Grants to Illinois small nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit state residents. Funding is intended for proposals addressing needs in the areas of economic and workforce development and housing. Funding priority will be given to applicants located in an area w

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that help to improve the recreational, cultural, educational, and economic environment for local residents. Grants are offered

Fellowships with stipends of $10,000 for Illinois graduate students in eligible locations to learn about social concerns and economic issues. The nine-month fellowship allows participants to work with staff, raise awareness of social issues, and learn more about the non

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for capital projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following focus areas: health care,

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois organizations and individuals for events that promote tourism in eligible regions. Funding is intended to bring visitors to the area, encourage hotel and motel stays, increase patronage of local businesses,

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Eligible programs may fall into the categories of education, human services, economic development, and art

Grants to Illinois high schools and institutions of higher education to promote workforce development in the clean energy field. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to recruit students for sectors that offer in-demand