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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, ...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Grants to Illinois government agencies to improve infrastructure for managing waste. Funding is intended for projects that repair sewer overflows, fix drainage problems, and better manage rainwater and underground water. Projects that help reduce sewer overflows a...

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. T...

Grants to Illinois eligible local governments and nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to a range of transportation projects and programs. Funding is intended to support smaller-scale projects such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, community improve...

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...

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...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, businesses, and educational entities to train local high school graduates for entry-level positions in television and film production. Applicants must complete prequalifications and registrations prior to applying. These...

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...