Grants for Low-income in Illinois

As of July 2026, Grantoria lists 35 Grants for Low-income in Illinois — 13 open right now, across 11 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $31.86M. The next application deadline is July 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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35total grants
13open now
11agencies
$5K–$31.86Mfunding range
Jul 20next deadline
CLOSING SOON 3 days left Hard to apply

HFS Social Health Care Network (SHCN) Program

HFS is implementing new provider types that will be delivered by non-profit community-based organizations (CBOs) that have limited infrastructure and capacity to contract and become Medicaid…

🏛 Illinois Department of Healthcare and Family Services ⏰ Jul 20, 2026 💰 $5,000,000 – $8,000,000
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OPEN 10 days left Hard to apply

2115-0626 Adult Redeploy Illinois (ARI) Implementation

The mission of ARI is to safely reduce prison use by building local systems that divert individuals from a prison sentence into more cost-effective programs that…

🏛 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority ⏰ Jul 27, 2026 💰 $50,000 – $500,000
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OPEN 11 days left Easy to apply

FY 27 Senior Farmers Market

The Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program provides vulnerable low-income adults age 60 and older $40 coupon booklets to purchase fresh fruits, fresh vegetables and honey at…

🏛 Illinois Department on Aging ⏰ Jul 28, 2026 💰 $7,000 – $11,000
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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 14 days left Hard to apply

FY27 480-10-3701 Early Childhood Block Grant: Preschool for All 3-5

To provide at least 12.5 hours weekly of high-quality preschool, including comprehensive developmental screening, bachelors-level early childhood licensed teachers, and standards-aligned research-based curriculum to provide children…

🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood ⏰ Jul 31, 2026
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OPEN 20 days left Hard to apply

State Programs: After School Programs – Non-school Districts

Communities, with school districts as lead applicants, can apply for competitive grants to develop partnerships with local governmental entries, education organizations, faith-based organizations, civic organizations, and…

🏛 Illinois State Board of Education ⏰ Aug 6, 2026
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OPEN 41 days left Hard to apply

Community Development Block Grant Housing Rehabilitation Program

The program targets housing projects which preserve single-family, owner-occupied housing and encourage neighborhood revitalization. The funds are available to local governments to address housing needs of…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 📋 CFDA 14.228 ⏰ Aug 27, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $800,000
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OPEN 41 days left Hard to apply

Community Development Block Grant Public Infrastructure Program

The program provides federal funding for a variety of community-based projects. Communities in non-metropolitan areas can apply for grant funding to improve public infrastructure and eliminate…

🏛 Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity 📋 CFDA 14.228 ⏰ Aug 27, 2026 💰 $300,000 – $1,500,000
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OPEN 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 Hard to apply

FY27 480-40-3713 Maternal Child Home Visiting

MCHV provides enhanced home visiting services to support pregnant people and parents with young children ages 0-5 who live in communities that face greater risks and…

🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood ⏰ Sep 30, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

FY27 480-40-3710 IDEC Home Visiting

The IDEC Home Visiting Program supports pregnant people and parents with young children ages 0-5 who live in Illinois communities that face greater risks and barriers…

🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood 📋 CFDA 93.870 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for low-income in illinois are available?
Grantoria currently lists 35 grants for low-income in illinois, of which 13 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 20, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $5K to $31.86M, 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 grants for low-income 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.