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Grants in Illinois

Browse 15 open and upcoming grants tagged for Illinois, plus 1,200 nationwide grants your organization can apply for. Our database includes federal, state, local, and private funding opportunities for nonprofits, small businesses, schools, and community groups.

State Grants

15

National Grants

1,200

Median Max Award

$75K

Total Available

1,215

Illinois Grants by Funding Source

Private / Foundation

15

Foundation and corporate grants

Top Grants in Illinois

Showing 12 of 15 grants in Illinois, plus 1,200 nationwide grants

12 grants on this page, worth up to $5.8M combined.

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
FY27 Chicago Underground Storage Tank ProgramOffice Of The State Fire Marshal (State of Illinois)$550K - $550KOct 15, 2026
FY27 CAR Family Care Plan (FCP) Pilot ProgramDepartment Of Children And Family Services (State of Illinois)Up to $100KOct 19, 2026
93.324 - State Health Insurance Assistance Program (SHIP) Base Grant Year 2Aging (State of Illinois)VariesOct 22, 2026
FY27 Nurse Educator Fellowship ProgramBoard Of Higher Education (State of Illinois)$10K - $25KOct 30, 2026
NOFO# 3342 - 0726 SCIP: Local FRO Implementation SupportCriminal Justice Info Authority (State of Illinois)$150K - $1MNov 4, 2026
Student Housing and Basic Needs Stability ProjectCommunity College Board (State of Illinois)Up to $25KNov 6, 2026
FY27 Adult Education - Digital InstructionCommunity College Board (State of Illinois)VariesNov 16, 2026
FY27 Law Enforcement Camera GrantLaw Enforcement Training (State of Illinois)$1 - $3MNov 18, 2026
FY27 Small Equipment GrantState Fire Marshal (State of Illinois)$1 - $50KNov 30, 2026
FY2027 Small Equipment GrantState Fire Marshal (State of Illinois)$1 - $50KNov 30, 2026

Top Grant Categories in Illinois

General Purpose7
Environmental Quality2
Education2
Community Development1
Environment1
Housing1
Income Security And Social Services1
Health1
Law1

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Frequently Asked Questions: Illinois Grants

How many grants are available in Illinois?
There are currently 15 grants specifically tagged for Illinois, plus 1,200 nationwide grants that organizations in Illinois can also apply for.
What types of organizations can apply for Illinois grants?
Nonprofits, small businesses, schools and school districts, universities, municipalities, tribal governments, healthcare organizations, and faith-based groups in Illinois are all eligible for various grants. Each grant has specific eligibility requirements listed on its detail page.
How do I find grants I qualify for in Illinois?
Use FindGrants' free discovery tool to answer a short questionnaire about your organization. The engine scores every grant against your profile and returns a ranked list of matches with fit scores and application guidance.
Are federal grants available to organizations in Illinois?
Yes. In addition to Illinois-specific funding, there are 1,200 federal and nationwide grants available to organizations in any state. Federal sources include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, and NIH.
What is the typical grant size in Illinois?
Across 10 Illinois-tagged grants that publish an award ceiling, the median maximum award is $75K. Placeholder ceilings and bond or financing programs are left out of that figure because they are not grant sizes.

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