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Grants in Illinois

Browse 790 open grants tagged for Illinois, plus 15,699 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

790

National Grants

15,699

Avg. Award

$8.6M

Total Available

16,489

Illinois Grants by Funding Source

Federal

5

Grants.gov, SAM.gov, NSF, NIH

State

21

Illinois state agencies

Local

669

City and county programs

Private / Foundation

82

Foundation and corporate grants

Top Grants in Illinois

Showing 5 of 790 grants in Illinois, plus 15,699 nationwide grants

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Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Service Organization Grants

open

Illinois 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.

$10K – $200K
2026-08-15
veteransHealthCommunity Development

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NFL SOCIAL JUSTICE

open

Department of Public Health

NFL SOCIAL JUSTICE

Up to $100K
2026-08-30
justice

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CITY MATCH

open

Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events

PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE

Up to $54K
2026-08-31
general

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CHICAGO CAMERA PROGRAM

open

Chicago Police Department

CHICAGO CAMERA PROGRAM (WILLOW & BURLING) FY24

Up to $25K
2026-08-31
general

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SECURING THE CITIES

open

Chicago Fire Department

SECURING THE CITIES PROGRAM FY22

Up to $650K
2026-08-31
general

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Grant Details: Amounts and Deadlines

Grant NameFunderAmountDeadline
Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs Service Organization GrantsIllinois Department of Veterans' Affairs$10K - $200KAug 15, 2026
NFL SOCIAL JUSTICEDepartment of Public HealthUp to $100KAug 30, 2026
CITY MATCHDepartment of Cultural Affairs and Special EventsUp to $54KAug 31, 2026
CHICAGO CAMERA PROGRAMChicago Police DepartmentUp to $25KAug 31, 2026
SECURING THE CITIESChicago Fire DepartmentUp to $650KAug 31, 2026

Top Grant Categories in Illinois

General Purpose288
Infrastructure151
Technology130
Health121
Education75
Community Development61
Justice24
Environment23
Workforce20

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Frequently Asked Questions: Illinois Grants

How many grants are available in Illinois?
There are currently 790 grants specifically tagged for Illinois, plus 15,699 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 15,699 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 $8.6M, with a median of $1.4M. Grant sizes range from under $5K for community micro-grants to over $1M for major federal programs.

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By award size

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By audience served

VeteransWomenMinoritiesStartupsYouth ProgramsNative American

Specialty grant areas

ResearchEngineeringTechnologyClimateComputer ScienceSocial Science

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