As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 37 Economic Development Grants in Illinois — 12 open right now, across 5 funding agencies. Award amounts range $10K to $136.9M. The next application deadline is October 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.
The Regional Site Readiness Program aims to better prepare sites for industrial development across the state. Input from community leaders and economic development experts has raised…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Oct 20, 2026
The Energy Transition Navigators Program will provide outreach and recruitment for the Climate and Equitable Jobs Act (CEJA) workforce and contractor programs. The Department seeks to…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Oct 30, 2026
The Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program will identify a network of at least 14 Illinois Clean Jobs Program delivery hub sites (“Workforce Hubs”) throughout the…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Oct 30, 2026
Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Centers (“Pre-apprenticeship Centers”) throughout the State that will recruit, prescreen, and provide pre-apprenticeship skills training, for which participants can attend free of…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Oct 30, 2026💰
$3,000,000 – $6,500,000
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) is the SSBCI implementing entity for the State of Illinois. Through this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO),…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity📋 CFDA 21.031⏰ Oct 30, 2026
A suite of strategic programs aimed at attracting and retaining job creators looking to locate or expand their business in Illinois. Attracting and retaining job creators…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Nov 6, 2026
Innovation Vouchers will provide grants for companies to engage in research projects in partnership with an Illinois institute of higher education. This will facilitate the sharing…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Nov 6, 2026
This program aims to combat food insecurity by offering competitive grants to support the establishment of new grocery stores in food deserts by reimbursing successful applicants…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Dec 9, 2026💰
$500,000 – $5,200,000
A grant program for certified local tourism and convention bureaus to develop, coordinate and promote international tourism marketing efforts. The intent of the program is to…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Jan 31, 2027💰
$10,000 – $200,000
This program aims to combat food insecurity by offering competitive grants to support the establishment of new grocery stores in food deserts by reimbursing successful applicants…
🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity⏰ Jun 30, 2027💰
$100,000 – $1,500,000
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
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
How many economic development grants in illinois are available?
Grantoria currently lists 37 economic development grants in illinois, of which 12 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 October 20, 2026 — about 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for economic development grants in illinois?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but economic development grants in illinois in this category most often support: Nonprofits, Public Authority, Small Business (SBA-defined) and Public K-12 School. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $10K 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 economic 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.
