IllinoisCDBG & Community Development Grants (2026)
Open Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and community-development opportunities in Illinoisfor local governments and nonprofits — housing, infrastructure, public services, and economic development, with amounts, deadlines, and a guided application builder for each.
36 open CDBG & community-development grants in Illinois
36 grants worth up to $138.4M match your search
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Housing Policy Research Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity
openDepartment of Housing and Urban Development
Housing Policy Research Grant Notice of Funding Opportunity
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
Continuum of Care Builds (CoC Builds)
openDepartment of Housing and Urban Development
CoC Builds provides funding for construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation of new units of PSH for individuals and families experiencing homelessness where one member of the household has a disability. Most of the requested funding must be for new construction, acquisition, or rehabilitation to create new units of permanent supportive housing. See IV.B.1.b and c of this NOFO for information regarding other CoC Program eligible costs, including supportive services and project administrative costs and the percentages of funding that may be requested.
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FY26 Women Business Center Renewal Announcement
openSmall Business Administration
The purpose of this directed announcement is to provide existing SBA WBC grantees that will have successfully completed a 5-year Initial WBC Project or those WBCs that will have successfully completed a 3-year Renewal WBC Project the opportunity to apply for a new renewal grant.
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Family and Support Services
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Planning and Development
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Public Health
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Planning and Development
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Public Health
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Family and Support Services
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openChicago Department of Transportation
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Family and Support Services
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Fleet and Facility Management
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Family and Support Services
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Business Affairs and Consumer Protection
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openChicago Department of Transportation
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
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CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Water Management
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Public Health
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Family and Support Services
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Water Management
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
CDBG - CARES ACT
openDepartment of Family and Support Services
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT CORONAVIRUS (CDBG-CV)
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
HUD Indian Community Development Block Grant (ICDBG)
openU.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Provides grants for housing rehabilitation, land acquisition, community facilities, infrastructure, and economic development activities in Indian and Alaska Native communities.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
RRF Foundation for Aging — Program Grants
openRRF Foundation for Aging
Grants for programs that improve the quality of life for older adults through housing, health, economic security, and social engagement.
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FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)
openDepartment of Housing and Urban Development
FY26 Pathways to Removing Obstacles to Housing (PRO Housing)
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Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Administrative Enforcement Initiative
openDepartment of Housing and Urban Development
Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Administrative Enforcement Initiative
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Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative FY2025 and FY2026
openDepartment of Housing and Urban Development
Fair Housing Initiatives Program - Fair Housing Organizations Initiative FY2025 and FY2026
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State Trade Expansion Program 2026-001
openSmall Business Administration
The underlying premise of STEP is to supplement non-federal entities’ (as defined in Section 3.1) funds for export activities, not to substitute federal funds to cover costs.
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PROGRAM FOR INVESTMENT IN MICROENTREPRENEURS (PRIME)
openSmall Business Administration
<p>The PRIME Act authorizes the SBA Administrator to establish a program for the purposes of: (i) providing training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs; (ii) providing training and capacity building assistance to microenterprise development organizations (MDOs) and programs; (iii) aiding in Research and development of best practices for microenterprise and technical assistance programs for disadvantaged entrepreneurs; and (iv) for other activities as the SBA Administrator determines.</p>
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Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Service Organization Grants
openIllinois Department of Veterans' Affairs
Grants to organizations providing direct services to Illinois veterans and their families including legal aid, mental health counseling, housing assistance, and employment support.
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National Caucus & Center on Black Aging — Program Grants
openNCBA
Grants for programs addressing health disparities, employment, and housing for Black older adults.
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Gary Sinise Foundation — First Responders & Veterans
openGary Sinise Foundation
Grants for programs supporting wounded veterans, first responders, and their families through housing, education, and community programs.
Free to search & build · $99 one-time to unlock the application pack · No subscription
AWS IMAGINE Grant
openAmazon Web Services
Cash and cloud credit grants up to $150K for nonprofits using AWS technology for social impact. Three categories: Think Big, Go Further, Do More.
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SHELTER AND SERVICES PROGRAM
openDepartment of Family and Support Services
SHELTER AND SERVICES PROGRAM SSP-A
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Illinois Department of Public Health Community Health Grants
openIllinois Department of Public Health
Grants to Illinois nonprofits and local health departments for community health improvement programs addressing chronic disease, maternal and child health, environmental health, and health equity.
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SHELTER AND SERVICES PROGRAM
openDepartment of Family and Support Services
SHELTER AND SERVICES PROGRAM SSP-C
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Illinois CDBG FAQ
Who administers CDBG funds in Illinois?
In Illinois, CDBG dollars flow from HUD to the state and to entitlement cities and counties, which then award them to local governments, public agencies, and nonprofits carrying out eligible activities. Non-entitlement communities typically apply through the state's "Small Cities" or state-administered CDBG program.
What can Illinois CDBG grants fund?
Eligible activities include housing rehabilitation, public infrastructure (water, sewer, streets, ADA improvements), community and senior centers, public services for low- and moderate-income residents, and economic development. Each activity must meet a national objective, most commonly benefiting low- and moderate-income people.
When are Illinois CDBG applications due?
CDBG cycles are set locally, so deadlines vary by jurisdiction within Illinois. The open opportunities below show current deadlines — or run your organization's profile through FindGrants to see every community-development grant you qualify for right now.
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