State Grants

State Grants

Illinois State grants for nonprofit organizations, individuals, businesses & municipalities: 

Illinois State grants, government funding, In-kind grants, and service contracts may be available to support or supplement your organization's education, social welfare, science, and other proposed programs.
Number of Grants: 13

Grants to Illinois Agencies to Address Threats to Public Health and Safety Following a Disas...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois units of local government to address immediate threats to public health and safety following a disaster. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed and a public hearing must be held prior to submitting an application. The go...

GrantWatch ID#: 196570

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Improve Internet Connectivi...

Deadline: 07/09/25

Grants to Illinois businesses, political subdivisions, nonprofit organizations, associations, and tribal governments to expand internet connectivity in unserved or underserved areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitti...

GrantWatch ID#: 192930

Grants to USA Institutions and Organizations for Scientific Research Studies

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to USA research institutions and organizations for scientific studies related to the environment, physics, computing, and energy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that yields ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202899

Grants to Illinois Businesses in Eligible Industries to Encourage the Creation of New Jobs

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to Illinois businesses in eligible industries to encourage the creation of new jobs for state residents. Applicants are advised that pre-qualification and required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants relocating t...

GrantWatch ID#: 200412

Grants to USA Law Enforcement Agencies to Increase Capacity to Address Illicit Drug Distributi...

Deadline: 06/25/25

Grants to USA and territories state law enforcement agencies to increase capacity to address the distribution and abuse of illicit substances. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for law enforcement...

GrantWatch ID#: 155699

Grants to Illinois Local Government Agencies to Enhance Statewide Boating Facilities

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to Illinois local government agencies to improve access to public boating areas across the state. Funding is intended for the construction, acquisition, renovation, and expansion of public boat and canoe access areas on lakes and rivers statewide. Grants can als...

GrantWatch ID#: 197251

Grants to Illinois Local Agencies to Purchase and Develop Land for Recreational Purposes

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to Illinois local government agencies, such as park districts and municipalities, to purchase and develop land for recreational purposes. Applicants must pre-qualify in the online system before applying. Funding is intended for costs associated with developing o...

GrantWatch ID#: 197622

Grants to Illinois Agencies and School Districts to Foster Economic Development

Deadline: 10/31/25 LOI Date: 06/30/25

Grants to Illinois local government agencies and school districts to foster economic development. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Eligible applicants are those in areas with reduced operations in the energy industry...

GrantWatch ID#: 207330

Grants to Illinois Agencies for Workforce Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois units of local government for projects for neighborhood improvement programs benefiting low and moderate-income residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations and a public hearing must be held before applying. Funding is intended to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 206362

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Military Veterans

Deadline: 09/30/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and veterans' organizations to provide services for veterans. Applicants must complete the registration and prequalification requirements before applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 173867

Grants to Illinois Small Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit State Residents

Deadline: 09/30/25

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194377

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers and Group Leaders for Habitat Conservation and Edjucation ...

Deadline: 12/03/25

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois PreK-12 teachers, youth group leaders, and nature center employees to engage students in hands-on habitat conservation activities. Funding is intended for educational environmental projects that take place on school property or other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175878

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers for Excursions Related to Natural Resources Education

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 teachers to take students on excursions related to the state's natural heritage. Funding is intended to explore and study some aspect of the state's biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life in a specific area. The field trip should p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176792