Grants and other opportunities for local governments and entrepreneurs were updated as of 12/31/2022.
For local government and not-for-profits
| Program | Grantor | Type | Eligibility | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Emergency Response Equipment Grant | Compeer Financial | Other | Public | https://www.compeer.com/investing-in-rural-communities/giving-back/grants/emergency-response-equipment |
| Economic Adjustment (EA) | EDA | Both | Public, NFP | https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/american-rescue-plan/economic-adjustment-assistance |
| Public Works (PW) | EDA | Implementation | Public, NFP | https://www.eda.gov/funding/programs/public-works |
| Research and National Technical Assistance (RNTA) | EDA | Both | All | https://www.eda.gov/rnta |
| Brownfields Grants | EPA | Both | Public, NFP | https://www.epa.gov/brownfields/types-brownfields-grant-funding |
| Assistance to Firefighters Grants (AFG) | FEMA | Implementation | Public, NFP | https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/assistance-grants |
| Building Resilient Infrastructure and Communities (BRIC) | FEMA | Both | Public | https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/building-resilient-infrastructure-communities |
| Fire Prevention & Safety Grants (FP&S) | FEMA | Both | Public, NFP | https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/safety-awards |
| Flood Mitigation Assistance (FMA) | FEMA | Both | Public | https://www.fema.gov/grants/mitigation/floods/before-you-apply |
| Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) | FEMA | Implementation | Public, NFP | https://www.fema.gov/grants/preparedness/firefighters/safer |
| Bike Path Grant Program | IDNR | Implementation | Public | https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/pages/bikepathprogram.aspx |
| Certified Local Governments Matching Grants | IDNR | Other | Public | https://www2.illinois.gov/dnrhistoric/preserve/pages/grants.aspx |
| Local Government Snowmobile Program | IDNR | Implementation | Public | https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/pages/localgovernmentsnowmobileprogram.aspx |
| Off-Highway Vehicle Grant Program | IDNR | Implementation | All | https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/pages/offhighwayvehicleprogram.aspx |
| Open Space Lands Acquisition and Development (OSLAD) | IDNR | Implementation | Public | https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/pages/openspacelandsaquisitiondevelopment-grant.aspx |
| Park and Recreational Facilities Construction Program (PARC) | IDNR | Implementation | Public | https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/pages/parc-grant.aspx |
| Recreational Trails Program | IDNR | Implementation | Public, NFP | https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/aeg/pages/federalrecreationaltrailsprogram.aspx |
| Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund | IDNR | Implementation | NFP | https://www2.illinois.gov/dnr/grants/pages/snowmobiletrailestablishmentfund.aspx |
| Economic Development Program (EDP) | IDOT | Implementation | Public | https://idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/local-transportation-partners/county-engineers-and-local-public-agencies/funding-opportunities/economic-development-program |
| Illinois Competitive Freight Program (ICFP) | IDOT | Implementation | Both | https://idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/transportation-management/planning/illinois-competitive-freight-program |
| Illinois Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP) | IDOT | Implementation | Public, NFP | https://idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/local-transportation-partners/county-engineers-and-local-public-agencies/funding-opportunities/itep |
| Safe Routes to Schools Program (SRTS) | IDOT | Implementation | Public, Private | https://idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/local-transportation-partners/county-engineers-and-local-public-agencies/safe-routes-to-school/index |
| Statewide Planning and Research Funds (SRP) | IDOT | Planning | All | https://idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/transportation-management/planning/index |
| Truck Access Route Program (TARP) | IDOT | Implementation | Public | https://idot.illinois.gov/transportation-system/local-transportation-partners/county-engineers-and-local-public-agencies/funding-opportunities/truck-access-route-program |
| Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities | IEPA | Implementation | All | https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/grants-loans/water-financial-assistance/pages/gigo.aspx |
| Wastewater Treatment Plant Energy Efficiency Grant | IEPA | Implementation | Public | https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/energy/eewwtp/pages/default.aspx |
| Wastewater/Stormwater and Drinking Water Loans | IEPA | Both | Public, Private | https://www2.illinois.gov/epa/topics/grants-loans/state-revolving-fund/pages/default.aspx |
| Home Accessibility Program (HAP) | IHDA | Implementation | Public, NFP | https://www.ihda.org/my-community/revitalization-programs |
| Home Repair and Accessibility Program (HRAP) | IHDA | Implementation | Public, NFP | https://www.ihda.org/my-community/revitalization-programs |
| Land Bank Capacity Program (LBCP) and Technical Assistance Network (TA Network) | IHDA | Implementation | All | https://www.ihda.org/my-community/revitalization-programs |
| Strong Communities Program (SCP) | IHDA | Implementation | All | https://www.ihda.org/my-community/revitalization-programs |
| Leary Firefighters Foundation | LFF | Implementation | Public | https://learyfirefighters.org/grant |
| Our Town | NEA | Both | All | https://www.arts.gov/grants/our-town/program-description |
| National Fund for Sacred Places | NFSP | Both | NFP | https://fundforsacredplaces.org |
| Save America's Treasures (SAT) | NPS | Implementation | Public, NFP | https://www.nps.gov/subjects/historicpreservationfund/save-americas-treasures-grants.htm |
| Trail Grants Program | RTC | Other | Other | https://www.railstotrails.org/our-work/grants |
| Disaster Loan Assistance | SBA | Implementation | Private, NFP | https://disasterloanassistance.sba.gov/ela/s |
| Community Facilities Direct Loan and Grant Program | USDA | Implementation | Public, NFP | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/community-facilities/community-facilities-direct-loan-grant-program |
| Farm to School Program | USDA | Implementation | All | https://www.fns.usda.gov/f2s/farm-to-school |
| Farmers' Market Promotion Program (FMPP) | USDA | Implementation | All | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/fmpp |
| Local Food Promotion Program (LFPP) | USDA | Both | All | https://www.ams.usda.gov/services/grants/lfpp |
| Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Energy Audit & Renewable Energy Development Assistance Grants | USDA | Implementation | Public | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-energy-audit-renewable-energy-development-assistance-grants |
| Special Evaluation Assistance for Rural Communities and Households (SEARCH) Grant | USDA | Planning | Public, NFP | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/search-special-evaluation-assistance-rural-communities-and-households-grant |
| Water & Waste Disposal Loan & Grant Program | USDA | Implementation | Public, NFP | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-loan-grant-program/il |
| Water & Waste Disposal Predevelopment Planning Grants | USDA | Planning | Public, NFP | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-predevelopment-planning-grants |
| Water & Waste Disposal Technical Assistance & Training Grants | USDA | Implementation | NFP | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/water-environmental-programs/water-waste-disposal-technical-assistance-training-grants |
| Bridge Investment Program | USDOT | Implementation | Public, NFP | https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/bridge/bip/index.cfm |
| Multimodal Project Discretionary Grant | USDOT | Both | Public | https://www.transportation.gov/grants/multimodal-project-discretionary-grant-notice-funding-opportunity |
| Safe Streets and Roads for All (SS4A) Grant | USDOT | Both | Public | https://www.transportation.gov/grants/ss4a |
| Surface Transportation Block Grant Program (STBG) | USDOT | Both | Public | https://www.fhwa.dot.gov/specialfunding/stp |
| Thriving Communities | USDOT | Planning | Public, NFP | https://www.transportation.gov/grants/thriving-communities |
For entrepreneurs
| Program | Grantor | Type | Eligibility | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Economic Development for a Growing Economy (EDGE) | DCEO | Other | Private | https://dceo.illinois.gov/expandrelocate/incentives/edge.html |
| Enterprise Zone Program (EZ) | DCEO | Other | Private | https://dceo.illinois.gov/expandrelocate/incentives/taxassistance/enterprisezone.html |
| Advantage Illinois | DCEO | Other | Private | https://dceo.illinois.gov/smallbizassistance/advantageillinois.html |
| Rural Energy for America Program (REAP) Renewable Energy Systems & Energy Efficiency Improvement Guaranteed Loans & Grants | USDA | Other | Private | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/energy-programs/rural-energy-america-program-renewable-energy-systems-energy-efficiency-improvement-guaranteed-loans |
| Business & Industry Loan Guarantees | USDA | Other | Private | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/business-industry-loan-guarantees |
| Value-Added Producer Grants (VAPG) | USDA | Other | Private | https://www.rd.usda.gov/programs-services/business-programs/value-added-producer-grants |
| Illinois Angel Investment Tax Credit Program | DCEO | Other | Private | https://dceo.illinois.gov/expandrelocate/incentives/taxassistance/angelinvestment.html |
| Advantage Illinois Loan Guarantee Program | DCEO | Other | Private | TBA |
| INVENT Venture Capital Program | DCEO | Other | Private | TBA |
| Climate Bank Finance Loan Participation Program | DCEO | Other | Private | TBA |
| Commercial Property Assessed Clean Energy (C-PACE) | IFA | Other | Private | https://www.il-fa.com/programs/c-pace |
Corporate foundations and giving
Community foundations