Community Development Grants in Illinois

There are currently 62 open community development grants for Illinois listed in the OpenGrants database, refreshed on every site build. Award ceilings vary widely; the median maximum award across programs that publish amounts is about $100,000. Active funders include Illinois Department of Natural Resources, Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, among 10 funders with open programs. 5 of these programs publish a fixed application deadline, while 57 accept applications on a rolling or unspecified schedule. Current opportunities include “Emerging Contaminants in Small or Disadvantaged Communities Grants” and “IIJA Water Infrastructure Programs (Emerging Contaminants and Lead Service Line Replacement)”. Programs range from statewide Illinois initiatives to national opportunities that Illinois organizations are eligible for. Every listing below links to a full profile with amounts, deadlines, eligibility notes, and the official application page — no login required.