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Number of available Grants: 41

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 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 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 Local Government Agencies to Enhance Statewide Boating Facilities

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197251

Grants to Illinois Local Agencies to Address Household Waste Products

Deadline: 03/01/27

Grants of up to $35,000 to Illinois qualifying local government agencies for programs related to the handling of waste products. Applicants must register and pre-qualify prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the collection, storage, and disposal of sha...

GrantWatch ID#: 215750

In-Kind Donations of Vehicles to Illinois Nonprofits for Transportation Needs

Deadline: 09/21/26

In-kind donations of vehicles to Illinois nonprofit organizations to meet transportation needs for eligible populations. Funding is intended for providing specialized vehicles for individuals with disabilities and older adults when the available transportation ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 231991

Grants to Illinois Local Governments for Projects to Improve Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois local governments for projects to improve local communities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to address one of the focus areas: sidewalk improvement, demolition acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 230336

Grants to Illinois Agencies to Manage Wastewater in Underserved Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois government agencies for planning and projects to manage wastewater in underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist small and disadv...

GrantWatch ID#: 224360

Grants to Illinois Dependents of Fallen Officers for College Tuition

Deadline: 10/01/26

Grants to Illinois individuals for college tuition and fees at approved colleges. Funding is intended to assist the dependents of police and fire officers who fell or became disabled in the line of duty to attain higher education. Grant funds will pay both tuition...

GrantWatch ID#: 231761

Grants to Illinois Entities for Projects to Address Transportation Needs

Deadline: 10/05/26

Grants to Illinois eligible entities for projects to address transportation needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting a proposal. Eligible projects are those that enhance transportation systems throughout the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 192003

Tax Credits to USA Businesses to Encourage Relocation to California

Deadline: 01/25/27

Tax credits to USA businesses to encourage business expansion and relocation to California. The purpose of this program is to support employment and economic development in the State of California. This program is open to businesses of any size that want to stay a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180343

Grants to Illinois Local Governments to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: 12/31/26

Grants to Illinois local governments for initiatives to improve energy efficiency in new builds and building retrofits. Applicants are required to prequalify and complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to reduce energy consumpt...

GrantWatch ID#: 222661
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