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Number of available Grants: 43

Grants to Illinois Local Governmental Units for Environmental Compliance Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois qualifying local governmental units for environmental compliance projects. Applicants must pre-register and pre-qualify prior to applying. Eligible activities include but are not limited to mapping, inspections, record reviews, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215751

Grants to Illinois Entities for Programs to Reduce School Absenteeism

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Illinois school and college districts, regional education offices, and other qualifying schools or vocational centers for programs to reduce absenteeism from school. Applicants must complete a prequalification process and required registrations prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175949

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 206362

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits to Increase Awareness of and Responses to Climate...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of and responses to climate change and extreme weather. Funding is intended for research, journalism activities, and conferences that serve to enhance political stability, share knowle...

GrantWatch ID#: 210862

Grants and Financial Assistance to USA Government Employees to Help Purchase a Home

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $9,000 and financial assistance to USA government employees to help purchase a home. Funding is intended to benefit government employees at all levels, including but not limited to postal service employees, clerical staff, general administration, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217375

Grants to Illinois Low-Income Residents for Home Improvements

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois low-income residents for home improvements. Funding is intended to make residences more weather-secure and energy-efficient by providing insulation, sealing, water heater repairs, ventilation, and electrical repairs. Applicants may be eligible t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194732

Grants to Illinois Public Libraries for Rehabilitation and Expansion Projects

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to Illinois public libraries for building repairs and facility upgrades to meet local needs. Eligible expenses include but are not limited to equipment costs, professional fees, land acquisitions, remodeling, rehabilitation, and technology. Priority will be...

GrantWatch ID#: 137614

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Agencies, School Districts, and Tribal Governments to Reduce Di...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, government agencies, school districts, and tribal governments to reduce diesel emissions. Funding is intended for expenses related to replacing existing local freight trucks or port drayage trucks. In addition to providing funding fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 210296

Service Contract to a Louisiana Artist or Artist Team for Artwork for a Designated Site

Deadline: 06/29/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 229950
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Promotion Groups for Activities to Enhance Tourism

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and local promotion groups for initiatives to increase local tourism in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 211969
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Grants to Illinois Agencies, Nonprofits, and Promotion Groups for Activities to Promote Tourism

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to Illinois government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and local promotion groups for activities to increase tourism in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to market...

GrantWatch ID#: 211970

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies for Habitat Maintenance

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect and maintain wildlife habitats. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to enhance wild pheasant conservation. Grants can be used for pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 215462

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Maintain Animal Habitats

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to maintain and protect game and non-game wildlife habitat. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to preserve, protect, manage, or purchase land f...

GrantWatch ID#: 215463

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

Deadline: 08/31/26

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 develop...

GrantWatch ID#: 197622