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Grants in Illinois

Browse 27 open and upcoming grants tagged for Illinois, plus 1,545 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

27

National Grants

1,545

Median Max Award

$50K

Total Available

1,572

Illinois Grants by Funding Source

Private / Foundation

27

Foundation and corporate grants

Top Grants in Illinois

Showing 12 of 27 grants in Illinois, plus 1,545 nationwide grants

12 grants on this page, worth up to $4.6M combined.

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
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
FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA)State Board of Elections (State of Illinois)VariesDec 9, 2026
93.071 FFY2026 MIPPA Priority 2 for AAAAging (State of Illinois)$12K - $152KDec 11, 2026
93.071 FFY2026 MIPPA Priority 3 for ADRCsAging (State of Illinois)$3K - $42KDec 11, 2026
Community Partnership for Deflection and Substance Use Disorder TreatmentCriminal Justice Info Authority (State of Illinois)$100K - $250KDec 15, 2026
Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Stretch Code Adoption Grant Application - Fourth RoundFinance Authority (State of Illinois)Up to $1MDec 31, 2026

Top Grant Categories in Illinois

General Purpose12
Community Development2
Disaster Prevention And Relief2
Infrastructure1
Rural Development1
Environment1
Housing1
Environmental Quality1
Education1

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Frequently Asked Questions: Illinois Grants

How many grants are available in Illinois?
There are currently 27 grants specifically tagged for Illinois, plus 1,545 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 1,545 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 15 Illinois-tagged grants that publish an award ceiling, the median maximum award is $50K. Placeholder ceilings and bond or financing programs are left out of that figure because they are not grant sizes.

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