Community Development Grants in Illinois

As of September 2026, Grantoria lists 59 Community Development Grants in Illinois — 10 open right now, across 17 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $136.9M. The next application deadline is September 14, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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59total grants
10open now
17agencies
$1K–$136.9Mfunding range
Sep 14next deadline
OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

FY27 CON Level of Care Support Services Grant Program

Refer to the attachments for Notice of Funding Opportunity details. Administered by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services via the Illinois GATA Catalog of…

🏛 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services ⏰ Sep 14, 2026 💰 $250,000 – $10,000,000
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OPEN 26 days left Moderate to apply

FY27 480-50-3707 Head Start

The Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO) is a federal-state partnership funded by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start as the…

🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood 📋 CFDA 93.600 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026
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OPEN 26 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park

Quantum Works is a grant opportunity administered by the Illinois Capital Development Board. Individual awards range from $0 to $136,900,000. Illinois Catalog of State Financial Assistance…

🏛 Illinois Capital Development Board ⏰ Sep 30, 2026 💰 up to $136,900,000
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OPEN 28 days left

Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship Program

Grant program designed to train underrepresented population to successfully enter the construction industry and the trades. The program focuses removing barriers for entry and transitioning graduates…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Oct 2, 2026 💰 $150,000 – $550,000
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OPEN Moderate to apply

SFY27 Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program

The REP grant is a State Funded Preparedness Program intended to support local government planning, training and exercise requirements associated with, off-site disaster response and recovery…

🏛 Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security ⏰ Jun 30, 2027
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OPEN Hard to apply

SBIR/STTR Match Program

The Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) and Small Business Technology Transfer (STTR) are competitive federal grant programs that provide funding opportunities for small businesses to perform…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Jun 30, 2027 💰 $1 – $250,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

Business Attraction Prime Sites

Rebuild Illinois Prime Sites grants are available to businesses that are relocating or expanding operations in Illinois, will create and/or retain jobs, commit to a substantial…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity ⏰ Jun 30, 2027 💰 $250,000 – $25,000,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many community development grants in illinois are available?
Grantoria currently lists 59 community development grants in illinois, of which 10 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is September 14, 2026 — about 10 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for community development grants in illinois?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but community development grants in illinois in this category most often support: Public Authority, Nonprofits, Public K-12 School and 501(c)(3) Public Charity. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $136.9M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse community development grants in illinois, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.