Illinois State Grants

Natural Resources · $10K–$1M

Illinois' State Wildlife Grants program (FY24) funds government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit fish and wildlife habitats, with priority given to species of greatest conservation concern. Awards range from $10,000 to $1,000,000. No application deadline is listed, so applicants should check with the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for current cycle timing.

Illinois Arts Council · $3.8K–$532.6K

An Illinois Arts Council grant supporting public radio and television, with awards ranging from $3,765 to $532,570, but no eligibility criteria or project description is listed here. Applicants should confirm with the Illinois Arts Council whether this is limited to licensed public broadcasting stations or open more broadly.

Natural Resources · $20K–$1.5M

This federal Boating Infrastructure Grant Program (administered via Illinois Natural Resources) funds construction, renovation, and maintenance of docking and mooring facilities for large recreational boats. Per the detailed eligibility text, direct participation is limited to state, territorial, or Commonwealth agencies with lead fish and wildlife management responsibility — not individuals or private businesses, despite conflicting category labels elsewhere in the listing. Awards range from $20,000 to $1,500,000.

Natural Resources · $10K–$240K

Open to government agencies, schools, and nonprofits for fish and wildlife habitat projects, with priority for species of greatest conservation concern. Projects must involve a multi-state effort and compete at the federal level, which narrows practical eligibility to organizations able to coordinate across states. Awards range from $10,000 to $240,000; no deadline listed.

Natural Resources · $25K–$500K

Illinois' Coastal Management Program (funded via USEPA's 2026 Great Lakes Restoration Initiative) supports coastal planning, hazard mitigation, habitat protection, and education projects, with awards from $25,000 to $500,000. Eligible applicants are units of local government, universities, and nonprofit organizations that are pre-qualified through the state's GATA grantee portal; private individuals and for-profit organizations are explicitly not eligible, and this is a reimbursement grant requiring full expense documentation. No application deadline is listed.

Natural Resources · $20K–$6M

Government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant funding invasive carp management and control in Illinois waterways, supporting Great Lakes restoration priorities. Awards range from $20,000 to $6,000,000.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency · Amount varies

Funded through the Illinois Emergency Management Agency for costs associated with its Homeland Security Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program, listed as available to government organizations and other direct beneficiary awardees. No specific award amount or detailed project description is provided; this appears to be a prior state fiscal year (SFY24) program, so applicants should confirm current availability with the funder.

Commerce And Econ Opp · $250K–$2M

This Illinois DCEO Community Development Block Grant Community Revitalization Program offers awards between $250,000 and $2,000,000. The listing doesn't specify eligibility or funded activities — confirm details with DCEO before applying.

Department of Natural Resources · $10K–$10M

Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Department of Natural Resources Wildlife Restoration grant (FY24), which funds projects to restore and manage wild bird and mammal habitat, expand public access to wildlife resources, hunter education and safety, and shooting range development. Awards range from $10,000 to $10,000,000.

Illinois Arts Council · $9K–$43K

An Illinois Arts Council grant supporting public radio and television, with awards ranging from $9,000 to $43,000, but no eligibility criteria or project description is listed here. Applicants should confirm with the Illinois Arts Council whether this is limited to licensed public broadcasting stations or open more broadly.

Natural Resources · $1K–$300K

This Illinois Forest Action Plan (Urban) grant funds data collection and reporting on the condition and disease problems affecting Illinois trees and forests, with awards ranging from $1,000 to $300,000. Eligibility is listed as N/A, so applicants should contact the Illinois Department of Natural Resources directly to confirm who may apply. No deadline is listed.

Natural Resources · $1K–$30K

Government agencies, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant, which funds work to combat white-nose syndrome in bats and conserve affected species. Awards range from $1,000 to $30,000.

Natural Resources · $20K–$6M

Government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofit organizations, and for-profit businesses can apply for this Illinois Natural Resources grant funding invasive carp management and control in Illinois waterways, supporting Great Lakes restoration priorities. Awards range from $20,000 to $6,000,000.

Emergency Mgt Agency · Amount varies

This is an Emergency Management Performance Grants listing from a state Emergency Management Agency, but no eligibility criteria, description, or award amount is provided. These federal-formula programs are typically restricted to state and local emergency management agencies; applicants should confirm directly with the funder.

Illinois Arts Council · $9K–$43K

An Illinois Arts Council grant supporting public radio and television, with awards ranging from $9,000 to $43,000, but no eligibility criteria or project description is listed here. Applicants should confirm with the Illinois Arts Council whether this is limited to licensed public broadcasting stations or open more broadly.

Natural Resources · $50K–$500K

This Illinois Department of Natural Resources program funds government agencies, educational institutions, nonprofits, and for-profit organizations to protect and restore habitat and species within the Great Lakes Basin, with awards from $50,000 to $500,000. Eligibility is broad, covering most organization types with a Great Lakes conservation project. No application deadline is listed.

Illinois Emergency Management Agency · Amount varies

Government organizations (and other 'direct beneficiary' entities per the listing) can apply for this Illinois Emergency Management Agency Homeland Security Preparedness, Response, and Unmet Needs Grant Program, which covers approved costs related to homeland security preparedness and disaster response. Award amounts were not specified in the listing.

Commerce And Econ Opp · $50K–$500K

This Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity capital grant program supports reproductive health facilities, with awards between $50,000 and $500,000. Eligibility and project details are not specified in the listing — confirm with DCEO before applying.

Natural Resources · $25K–$500K

Open to Illinois units of local government, universities, and nonprofit organizations for coastal planning, coastal hazards, habitat protection, and education/outreach projects. Private individuals and for-profit organizations are not eligible, and applicants must be pre-qualified through the State of Illinois GATA grantee portal. This is a reimbursement grant, with awards from $25,000 up to $500,000.

Illinois Arts Council · $9K–$43K

An Illinois Arts Council grant supporting public radio and television, with awards ranging from $9,000 to $43,000, but no eligibility criteria or project description is listed here. Applicants should confirm with the Illinois Arts Council whether this is limited to licensed public broadcasting stations or open more broadly.