Illinois State Grants

Emergency Mgt Agency · Amount varies

This federal fiscal year 2022 Congressionally Directed Spending program funds pre-disaster mitigation projects for seven specific Illinois communities pre-selected by Congress. Because recipients are predetermined by congressional earmark, this is not a competitive, open application for other organizations.

Transportation · Amount varies

This listing for the Transit 5310 Enhanced Mobility of Seniors and Individuals with Disabilities program does not have eligibility, funding amount, or description details on file, so specific requirements can't be confirmed from this record. FTA Section 5310 is a federal formula program generally passed through state DOTs to fund transportation services and vehicles for seniors and people with disabilities, typically open to private nonprofits and public agencies, but applicants should check the official notice (deadline September 21, 2026) for this specific competition's exact eligibility and award amounts before applying.

Early Childhood · Amount varies

This Illinois grant funds training, technical assistance, and coaching for home visitation and doula program staff on best practices such as trauma-informed care and serving families with children with developmental disabilities. It is open only to renewal applicants under existing merit-based review, so new applicants cannot apply.

Early Childhood · Amount varies

This Illinois Department of Early Childhood home visiting grant is a continuation-applications-only opportunity, open to nonprofit (501c3), public, and for-profit community-based organizations already using an approved evidence-based home visiting model (Early Head Start Home-Based, Healthy Families America, Nurse-Family Partnership, or Parents as Teachers) in specific Illinois counties. Applicants must be pre-qualified through the state's Grantee Portal, registered in SAM.gov, in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State, and not on any state or federal exclusion lists; the doula enhancement is limited to organizations that already have IDEC-funded doulas. Because this is continuation-only and geographically restricted to specific counties, new applicants and organizations outside the listed service areas are not eligible. Deadline is September 30, 2026.

Capital Development Board · Up to $136.9M

This is a $136.9 million capital funding line from the Illinois Capital Development Board to build office and lab space for a quantum and microelectronics research park; the listing does not specify which organizations may apply. Given the scale and phrasing, this reads as a state capital appropriation rather than a typical open competitive grant, so most nonprofits, small businesses, and individuals should not assume they are eligible without confirming directly with the Capital Development Board. The application/decision deadline listed is September 30, 2026.

Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs · $25K–$100K

Government agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits that already serve Illinois veterans (or want to expand into veteran services) can apply for this Illinois Department of Veterans' Affairs grant, funded by lottery ticket proceeds, with awards from $25,000 to $100,000. Nonprofit applicants must document their 501(c)(3) status, and all applicants must be pre-qualified in the state's GATA Grantee Portal before applying. Funded projects must address behavioral health, homelessness, health insurance costs, long-term care, disability benefits, job placement, or emergency financial assistance specifically for Illinois veterans. The application deadline is September 30, 2026.

Early Childhood · Amount varies

This Illinois grant funds Early Childhood Mental Health Consultant coordination within Child Care Resource and Referral service areas, helping child care providers respond to young children's social-emotional needs. It is limited to continuation applicants only, so it is not open to new organizations.

Early Childhood · Amount varies

This Illinois Early Childhood Block Grant program funds training and technical assistance for Preschool for All / Preschool for All Expansion programs, delivered through trainings, coaching, and web resources. It is a continuation-only opportunity restricted to university lab schools, area vocational centers, regional offices of education, intermediate service centers, and nonprofits with demonstrated early-childhood expertise — new applicants without prior grantee status are not eligible.

Early Childhood · Amount varies

This Illinois grant funds the state's Head Start State Collaboration Office, a federal-state partnership that coordinates Head Start programs with other child and family services across the state. It is a continuation-only award, so it is not open to new applicants.

Early Childhood · Amount varies

This Illinois program funds enhanced home visiting services (Maternal Child Home Visiting) supporting pregnant people and parents of young children, primarily those at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level. It is open only to renewal/continuation applicants under existing merit-based review, so organizations without a prior award are not eligible.

Early Childhood · Up to $1.9M

This Illinois grant, worth up to $1.9 million, funds training and technical assistance for Prevention Initiative (birth to age 3) programs under the Early Childhood Block Grant. Eligible applicants include school districts, university lab schools, charter schools, vocational centers, regional/intermediate education offices, and nonprofit or for-profit organizations with relevant experience, but it is limited to continuation applicants only.

Early Childhood · Amount varies

This Illinois Department of Early Childhood opportunity funds agencies to operate as Child and Family Connections (CFC) offices delivering Early Intervention services to infants and toddlers with developmental delays or disabilities, but it is a continuation-application-only opportunity for current designated CFC offices in Illinois. Applicants must have an active SAM.gov account, be in good standing with the Illinois Secretary of State, and pass fiscal/administrative and programmatic risk assessments; entities not already serving as a CFC office are not eligible to apply. Deadline is September 30, 2026.

Early Childhood · Up to $31.9M

This large Illinois grant funds Child Care Resource and Referral (CCR&R) agencies that coordinate child care access and quality across regional communities, with awards up to roughly $31.9 million. Only existing 501(c)(3) nonprofit agencies (or those with a 501(c)(3) parent/fiscal agent) serving as continuation grantees may apply, and agencies must meet specific IT infrastructure and state system-access requirements — new organizations are not eligible.

Community College Board · $50K–$375K

Institutions of higher education, community-based organizations, local education agencies, public or private nonprofit agencies, and university-affiliated rehabilitation facilities can apply for this Illinois Community College Board grant, which funds bridge and transition programs helping students move into postsecondary education and employment, with awards from $50,000 to $375,000. It also supports programs promoting equity and diversity and services for individuals with disabilities; direct-service applicants may subcontract supportive services with ICCB approval. The application deadline is October 2, 2026.

Finance Authority · Up to $1M

Illinois' Climate Pollution Reduction Grant program (funded by the federal Inflation Reduction Act) offers up to $1,000,000 to help municipalities adopt and implement Illinois' Stretch Energy Code for more energy-efficient buildings. Eligibility is limited strictly to municipalities (cities, villages, or incorporated towns) as defined by Illinois law; non-municipal entities, including counties, nonprofits, and businesses, are not eligible to apply, though municipalities may use consultants to prepare applications. The deadline is December 31, 2026.

Environmental Protection · Up to $35K

This Illinois EPA grant (FY27) reimburses units of local government up to $35,000 for costs of running a residential sharps (needle) collection program, including advertising, educational materials, collection containers, and disposal fees. Only local government units that are pre-qualified through the state's GATA Grantee Portal with an approved Internal Control Questionnaire are eligible; nonprofits and businesses cannot apply, and only residential (not business) sharps waste is covered. The deadline is March 1, 2027.

Commerce And Econ Opp · $1–$250K

This Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity program provides matching funds, from $1 up to $250,000, intended to support small businesses that have won or are pursuing federal SBIR/STTR research awards. No detailed eligibility text is listed, so applicants should verify SBIR/STTR award status and other requirements with the agency. The deadline is set far out (June 2027).

Emergency Mgt Agency · Amount varies

Illinois' Radiological Emergency Preparedness Program (SFY27) is a state-funded program supporting local government planning, training, and exercises for off-site disaster response near a nuclear power plant. Funding is limited to local governmental entities located within the 10-mile Emergency Planning Zone around a nuclear facility, so most organizations outside that specific geographic zone are not eligible. The deadline is June 30, 2027.

Commerce And Econ Opp · $250K–$25M

This Illinois Commerce and Economic Opportunity program funds business attraction to prime development sites, with awards ranging from $250,000 up to $25 million. The listing does not specify eligible applicant types or a detailed scope, so applicants should confirm eligibility directly with the agency before applying. The deadline is set far out (June 2027), leaving ample time to prepare.

Illinois Arts Council · $6K–$600K

This Illinois Arts Council program funds public radio and television activities in Illinois, with awards ranging from $6,000 to $600,000. This listing does not include eligibility or program-description details, so applicant type, cost-share, and other requirements are not confirmed here — check the Illinois Arts Council directly before assuming eligibility. Deadline is August 31, 2027.