Environment Grants in Illinois

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 82 Environment Grants in Illinois — 8 open right now, across 5 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $1,000M. The next application deadline is July 23, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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82total grants
8open now
5agencies
$1K–$1,000Mfunding range
Jul 23next deadline
CLOSING SOON 6 days left Hard to apply

National Great Rivers Research and Education Center FY 2027

The amount of $2,000,000, or so much thereof as may be necessary, is appropriated from Illinois General Revenue Funds to the Environmental Protection Agency to provide…

🏛 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ⏰ Jul 23, 2026 💰 up to $2,000,000
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OPEN 14 days left Easy to apply

FY27 Chicago Underground Storage Tank Program

Funds the operational expenses of the City of Chicago related to the regulation of underground storage tanks Administered by the OSFM via the Illinois GATA Catalog…

🏛 OSFM ⏰ Jul 31, 2026 💰 $550,000 – $550,000
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OPEN 14 days left Hard to apply

East Brooklyn and South Wilmington Appropriations

The objective of this program is to provide funding for the water system infrastructure needs for the Village of East Brooklyn and the regionalization efforts for…

🏛 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ⏰ Jul 31, 2026 💰 $2,690,000 – $7,060,000
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OPEN 15 days left Moderate to apply

Special Wildlife Funds – State Pheasant Fund (FY27)

The State pheasant Fund provides grants to appropriate not-for-profit organizations and to governmental entities for projects for the purpose of wild pheasant conservation. This Fund is…

🏛 Illinois Department of Natural Resources ⏰ Aug 1, 2026 💰 $10,000 – $100,000
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OPEN 45 days left Hard to apply

OSLAD – Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (FY27)

The Illinois "Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development" (OSLAD) is offered through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR). The OSLAD program is a grant program…

🏛 Illinois Department of Natural Resources ⏰ Aug 31, 2026 💰 $20,000 – $1,125,000
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OPEN 45 days left Moderate to apply

Illinois Public Radio and Television

IAC grant funds enable the people of Illinois to have access to locally operated Public Radio and Television stations that provide unique services to their communities,…

🏛 Illinois Arts Council Agency ⏰ Aug 31, 2026 💰 $6,000 – $600,000
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OPEN Hard to apply

ERDC Broad Agency Announcement

The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE) Engineer Research and Development Center (ERDC) is issuing this announcement for various research and development topic areas. The ERDC…

🏛 Engineer Research and Development Center 📋 CFDA 12.630 ⏰ Jan 1, 2027 💰 up to $999,999,999
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OPEN Moderate to apply

FY27 Residential Sharps Collection Program

In accordance with 415 ILCS 5/22.15(i), the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (IEPA) Materials Management and Compliance Section (MMCS) has the authority to administer grants funding household…

🏛 Illinois Environmental Protection Agency ⏰ Mar 1, 2027 💰 up to $35,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many environment grants in illinois are available?
Grantoria currently lists 82 environment grants in illinois, of which 8 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 July 23, 2026 — about 6 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for environment grants in illinois?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but environment grants in illinois in this category most often support: Public Authority, Nonprofits, Public K-12 School and State Government. Check each grant's eligibility summary for the exact applicant types and requirements.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $1,000M, 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 environment 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.