Illinois State Grants – Explore Active Funding: 

GrantWatch features a variety of state grants for nonprofits, municipalities, businesses, individuals, and government agencies. Find funding for a wide range of projects across different sectors and causes. Discover Illinois state grant opportunities that align with your goals. With a MemberPlus+ subscription, access full eligibility details and application instructions.
Number of available Grants: 37

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 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

Contract for Services to a USA IHE or Consultant to Address Food Security

Deadline: 07/17/26

The summary grant details are still being written by our team. You can click here to see our work in progress and go directly to the funder's application page on their website.

GrantWatch ID#: 230758

Grants to Illinois Clinical Organizations and CBOs to Improve the Health of Women

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Illinois clinical organizations and community-based organizations for programs to improve the health of women. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to increase the number of pre...

GrantWatch ID#: 230338

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 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

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 Businesses in Eligible Industries to Encourage the Creation of New Jobs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses in eligible industries to encourage the creation of new jobs for state residents. Applicants are advised that pre-qualification and required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants relocat...

GrantWatch ID#: 200412