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Number of available Grants: 36

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 USA Nonprofits and Businesses to Prepare Webinars for a Series Related to Improving ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA nonprofit organizations, contractors, and private companies to prepare webinars related to improving water quality. The purpose of the program is to create content on a wide range of topics for a webinar series targeted at state, terr...

GrantWatch ID#: 216438

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Schools, and Agencies to Promote Economic Developm...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that promote economic development. Applicants must pre-qualify in the grantee portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to i...

GrantWatch ID#: 209285

Grants to Illinois Agencies to Improve Infrastructure for Managing Waste

Deadline: Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 221694

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals to Maintain Wildlife Rehabilitation F...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants of up to $2,000 per year to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government facilities, and individuals for the maintenance of rehabilitation facilities for endangered and threatened animals. Funding is intended for new projects or to supplement, continue, or ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194834

Grants to Illinois Community College Districts in Eligible Locations for New Workforce Trainin...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Illinois eligible community colleges for new workforce training facilities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. The goal of the program is to promote economic development through the establishment of manufa...

GrantWatch ID#: 193070

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 to Illinois Nonprofit Snowmobile Organizations and Clubs to Maintain and Develop Facili...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Illinois qualifying nonprofit snowmobile organizations and clubs to maintain and develop snowmobile facilities and trails accessible to the public. Applicants are required to prequalify and some applicants must conduct a public hearing prior to applying....

GrantWatch ID#: 208018
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Grants to Illinois Municipal and Cooperative Electric Utilities to Improve Energy Efficiency

Deadline: 04/17/26

Grants to Illinois municipal and cooperative electric utilities to improve energy efficiency. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal, prequalify, and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for planning activities ne...

GrantWatch ID#: 222663

Grants to Illinois Local Governments to Improve Energy Efficiency in New Builds and Building R...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to Illinois local governments for initiatives to improve energy efficiency in new builds and building retrofits. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal, prequalify, and complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222661

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 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 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