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Grants in Illinois

Browse 574 open grants tagged for Illinois, plus 12,431 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

574

National Grants

12,431

Avg. Award

$4.0M

Total Available

13,005

Illinois Grants by Funding Source

Federal

5

Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH

State

26

Illinois state agencies

Local

450

City and county programs

Private / Foundation

74

Foundation and corporate grants

Top Grants in Illinois

Showing 6 of 574 grants in Illinois, plus 12,431 nationwide grants

6 grants worth up to $11.1M match your search

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CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION GRANT

open

Chicago Public Library

ILD STATE CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION

Up to $10M
2026-06-30
infrastructure

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
MATCHDepartment of Cultural Affairs and Special EventsUp to $450KJun 30, 2026
NEA OUR TOWNDepartment of Cultural Affairs and Special EventsUp to $75KJun 30, 2026
Illinois Arts Council Project GrantsIllinois Council on the Arts$3K - $75KJun 30, 2026
Illinois Arts Council General Operating SupportIllinois Council on the Arts$3K - $75KJun 30, 2026
CAPITAL DEVELOPMENT GRANT - STATEDepartment of Cultural Affairs and Special EventsUp to $450KJun 30, 2026
CAPITAL CONSTRUCTION GRANTChicago Public LibraryUp to $10MJun 30, 2026

Top Grant Categories in Illinois

Health127
Technology117
Infrastructure113
Community Development106
General Purpose95
Education74
Business Development24
Housing20
Justice20

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Frequently Asked Questions: Illinois Grants

How many grants are available in Illinois?
There are currently 574 grants specifically tagged for Illinois, plus 12,431 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 12,431 federal and nationwide grants available to organizations in any state. Federal sources include Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, and NIH.
What is the average grant size in Illinois?
The average maximum award for Illinois-tagged grants is $4.0M, with a median of $675K. Grant sizes range from under $5K for community micro-grants to over $1M for major federal programs.

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