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Number of available Grants: 54

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 CBOs and Tribes for Extracurricular Student Projects

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to Illinois community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, and tribal organizations to provide extracurricular activities to students. Applicants must pre-qualify before applying. Funding is intended for programs in schools with a large majority ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184952

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 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
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and For-Profits for Mentoring Services Benefiting Youth

Deadline: 05/28/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 229374

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 Ohio Schools to Acquire, Construct, and Renovate Facilities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Ohio schools to acquire, construct, and renovate facilities. Funding is intended to provide high-quality facilities for students. There is a focus on proposals that support the following groups of students: students who are economically or educationally ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229314

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

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, and IHEs to address community needs. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended to meet unmet needs that may be addressed by AmeriCorps members in the areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229340

Grants to Illinois Health Departments, Faith-Based Groups, and Nonprofits for HIV/AIDS Programs

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Illinois local health departments, faith-based organizations, and nonprofit organizations for HIV education and prevention programs. Applicants are advised to complete the required registrations in advance of the deadline. Priority will be given to appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 149277