As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 309 Grants in Illinois — 37 open right now, across 40 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.
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…
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…
The purpose of this funding is to support the earthquake mitigation efforts of States and Territories with High to Very High seismic risk as determined by…
🏛 Illinois Emergency Management Agency and Office of Homeland Security📋 CFDA 97.082⏰ Nov 30, 2026
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…
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
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
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
This Notice of Funding Opportunity requests pre-proposals, and then later full applications, for the implementation of State and Interstate Aquatic Nuisance Species Management Plans (SIANSMP) that…
🏛 Fish and Wildlife Service📋 CFDA 15.608⏰ Dec 16, 2026💰
$5,000 – $150,000
In July 2024, Illinois was announced as one of the recipients of an award under the Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program, created by the Inflation Reduction…
🏛 IFA📋 CFDA 66.046⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
up to $1,000,000
Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of Great Lakes State…
🏛 Fish and Wildlife Service📋 CFDA 15.662⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
$100,000 – $600,000
Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support implementation of interjurisdictional projects that…
🏛 Fish and Wildlife Service📋 CFDA 15.662⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
$20,000 – $923,809
Using appropriations to the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative (GLRI), the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (FWS) anticipates providing grants to support development and/or implementation of Great…
🏛 Fish and Wildlife Service📋 CFDA 15.662⏰ Dec 31, 2026💰
$20,000 – $100,000
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
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
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
Grantoria currently lists 309 grants in illinois, of which 37 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 1 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
Who is eligible for grants in illinois?
Eligibility is set by each funding program, but grants in illinois in this category most often support: Public Authority, Nonprofits, Public K-12 School and 501(c)(3) Public Charity. 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 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.
About grants in Illinois
Illinois grants support environmental protection, public health, and community development initiatives across the state. With 309 active grants currently listed, funding flows primarily through agencies like the Environmental Protection Agency and Engineer Research and Development Center. These opportunities target nonprofits, state agencies, and public universities working to strengthen local communities and protect natural resources.
Illinois grants typically range from $38,000 to $1.0 million, with competitive applications representing 78% of opportunities. Common recipients include nonprofits and state government entities focused on environmental justice, biodiversity, and public health—particularly serving low-income and rural communities. Most grants support programs, research, and capital projects. Filtering by recipient type, industry focus, and demographic emphasis helps identify the best matches for your organization.
