Grants for Low-income in Illinois

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 52 Grants for Low-income in Illinois — 8 open right now, across 13 funding agencies. Award amounts range $5K to $79.66M. The next application deadline is October 30, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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52total grants
8open now
13agencies
$5K–$79.66Mfunding range
Oct 30next deadline
OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Energy Transition Navigators Program (CEJA)

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
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Clean Jobs Workforce Network Program

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
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Climate Works Pre-apprenticeship Program (CEJA)

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
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OPEN 28 days left Hard to apply

FY27 Adult Education – Digital Instruction

The Digital Instruction for Adult Education grant aims to enhance technology infrastructure and instructional capabilities in Title II Adult Education programs throughout Illinois. The funding will…

🏛 Illinois Community College Board ⏰ Nov 16, 2026
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OPEN 51 days left Hard to apply

Illinois Grocery Initiative

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
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OPEN 57 days left Hard to apply

Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), announces a competitive notice of funding opportunity to provide high-quality Head Start Preschool (HSP)…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OHS 📋 CFDA 93.600 ⏰ Dec 15, 2026 💰 $1,005,287 – $79,657,340
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OPEN Hard to apply

Illinois Grocery Initiative

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
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for low-income in illinois are available?
Grantoria currently lists 52 grants for low-income 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 October 30, 2026 — about 11 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 $79.66M, 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.