Grants for Public Authority in Illinois

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 196 Grants for Public Authority in Illinois — 19 open right now, across 25 funding agencies. Award amounts range $1K to $100M. The next application deadline is October 20, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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196total grants
19open now
25agencies
$1K–$100Mfunding range
Oct 20next deadline
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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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CLOSING SOON 1 day left Moderate to apply

Illinois Regional Site Readiness Program

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
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OPEN 11 days left Hard to apply

Transit Downstate Transit Improvement Fund Program

This program provides state funding to participants of the Downstate Public Transportation Fund for competitive capital grants for projects, purchases or purposes required for the provision…

🏛 Illinois Department of Transportation ⏰ Oct 30, 2026 💰 up to $100,000,000
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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 16 days left Hard to apply

NOFO# 3342 – 0726 SCIP: Local FRO Implementation Support

Byrne State Crisis Intervention Program (SCIP) provides funding for the creation and/or implementation of firearms restraining order programs, state crisis intervention court proceedings, and related gun…

🏛 Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority 📋 CFDA 16.738 ⏰ Nov 4, 2026 💰 $150,000 – $1,000,000
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OPEN 30 days left Moderate to apply

FY27 Law Enforcement Camera Grant

Program Description The Illinois Law Enforcement Training & Standards Board (“ILETSB” or “Board”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) to advance civil rights and…

🏛 LETSB ⏰ Nov 18, 2026 💰 $1 – $3,000,000
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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 Moderate to apply

FY27/FY28 Polling Place Accessibility Grant (HAVA)

These funds are to address areas of inaccessibility in Illinois’ polling places. Funding is prioritized to correct barriers to accessing polling places – working toward the…

🏛 Illinois State Board of Elections 📋 CFDA 90.404 ⏰ Dec 9, 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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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for public authority in illinois are available?
Grantoria currently lists 196 grants for public authority in illinois, of which 19 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.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $1K to $100M, 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 public authority 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.