Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 188 Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois — 16 open right now, across 30 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $1,000M. The next application deadline is October 22, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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188total grants
16open now
30agencies
$1K–$1,000Mfunding range
Oct 22next 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 11 days left Hard to apply

SSBCI Technical Assistance Grant Program

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
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OPEN 18 days left Moderate to apply

Innovation Vouchers Program

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
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OPEN 42 days left Moderate to apply

FY27 Small Equipment Grant

Provides up to $50,000 for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. Administered by the OSFM via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance…

🏛 OSFM ⏰ Nov 30, 2026 💰 $1 – $50,000
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OPEN 42 days left Moderate to apply

FY2027 Small Equipment Grant

Provides up to $50,000 for the purchase of small firefighting and ambulance equipment. Administered by the OSFM via the Illinois GATA Catalog of State Financial Assistance…

🏛 OSFM ⏰ Nov 30, 2026 💰 $1 – $50,000
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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

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

International Tourism Grant Program

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
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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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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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CLOSING SOON 🔥 Closing today Hard to apply

FY27 CAR Family Care Plan (FCP) Pilot Program

This grant award will have an initial period of performance starting in FY27 (11/01/2026 (or upon execution of the agreement) through 06/30/2029). A budget should be…

🏛 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services 📋 CFDA 93.669 ⏰ Oct 19, 2026 💰 up to $100,000
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for nonprofits in illinois are available?
Grantoria currently lists 188 grants for nonprofits in illinois, of which 16 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 22, 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 $1K to $1,000M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
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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.