The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) provides reimbursement grant funding for permanent building improvements and repairs across the city. Donor Name: City of Chicago State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 04/30/2026 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant … [Read more...] about City of Chicago Small Business Improvement Fund 2026 (Illinois)
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City of Chicago Small Business Improvement Fund 2026 (Illinois)
Call for Applications for Hulsebosch Hope Foundation Grant – Illinois
The Hulsebosch Hope Foundation (HHF) seeks to provide program grants to mid-sized, growth-oriented 501(c)(3) public charities in the City of Chicago that offer effective programs to enhance life and opportunity in under-resourced communities, particularly on the south and west sides of the city. Donor Name: Hulsebosch Hope Foundation … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Hulsebosch Hope Foundation Grant – Illinois
NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants Program 2026
Applications are now being accpeted for the 2026 NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants Program. Donor Name: Comcast NBCUniversal State: Selected States City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/24/2026 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Funding … [Read more...] about NBCUniversal Local Impact Grants Program 2026
Apply now for Journalism Scholarship (Illinois)
The Chicago Headline Club and the Chicago Headline Club Foundation awards $5,000 scholarship to a journalism student in Illinois each year. Donor Name: Chicago Headline Club Foundation State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Scholarship Deadline: 04/06/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration … [Read more...] about Apply now for Journalism Scholarship (Illinois)
G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund (New York and Illinois)
The G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund is seeking applications for its grants to support quality health care and human services programming for underserved populations. Donor Name: G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund State: New York and Illinois City: New York City and Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/01/2026 Size of the Grant: Not … [Read more...] about G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund (New York and Illinois)
Risk Reduction Strategies to Prevent Overdose Program (Illinois)
The Polk Bros. Foundation is accepting applications for its Risk Reduction Strategies to Prevent Overdose Program. Donor Name: Polk Bros. Foundation State: Illinois County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/16/2026 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: The opioid epidemic is … [Read more...] about Risk Reduction Strategies to Prevent Overdose Program (Illinois)
Carlos Baldoceda Memorial Scholarship 2026 (Illinois)
The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation is seeking applications for its 2026 Carlos Baldoceda Memorial Scholarship. Donor Name: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation State: Illinois City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Scholarship Deadline: 03/15/2026 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration … [Read more...] about Carlos Baldoceda Memorial Scholarship 2026 (Illinois)
Applications now open for AMPT Grant – Illinois
Applications are now being accepted for the AMPT Grant. Donor Name: AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/16/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits is a capacity-building initiative … [Read more...] about Applications now open for AMPT Grant – Illinois
Press Forward Chicago Initiative 2026 (Illinois)
Press Forward Chicago is a grantmaking initiative administered by The Chicago Community Trust—designed in partnership with the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation and local journalism donors and practitioners. Donor Name: The Chicago Community Trust State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: … [Read more...] about Press Forward Chicago Initiative 2026 (Illinois)
2026 Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities
In 2026, the Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities mark its 10-year anniversary, recognizing a decade of partnership with community leaders, residents, and grassroots organizations across Chicago’s South and West Sides. Donor Name: Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about 2026 Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities
Call for Applications for Community Grants
Through this application process for $100,000 grants in target cities, they are seeking local nonprofit partners already supporting working students and ready to deepen impact. Donor Name: Empower Work State: Selected States City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/13/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Community Grants
City of Chicago Community Grants 2026 (Illinois and Michigan)
The Seabury Foundation is accepting applications for its 2026 Community Grants. Donor Name: The Seabury Foundation State: Michigan County: Benzie County (MI) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/22/2026 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas The Seabury … [Read more...] about City of Chicago Community Grants 2026 (Illinois and Michigan)
2026 Emergency Solutions Grants – Illinois
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Emergency Solutions Grants. Donor Name: Cook County Department of Planning and Development State: Illinois County: Cook County (IL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/20/2026 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: While … [Read more...] about 2026 Emergency Solutions Grants – Illinois
Community Development Block Grant – Illinois
The Cook County Department of Planning and Development, which is part of the Cook County Bureau of Economic Development is accepting applications for its Community Development Block Grant. Donor Name: Cook County Department of Planning and Development State: Illinois County: Cook County (IL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: … [Read more...] about Community Development Block Grant – Illinois
City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund 2026 (Illinois)
The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) provides small businesses and certain nonprofits grants for permanent builds and renovations on the South, Southwest, and West Sides. Donor Name: City of Chicago State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: All Time Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration … [Read more...] about City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund 2026 (Illinois)
Venable Foundation Grant Program 2026
The Venable Foundation provides grants to promote the health and well-being of the communities where the clients and professionals work and live. Donor Name: Venable Foundation State: California, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia County: Arlington County (VA), Baltimore County (MD), Cook County (IL), Fairfax County (VA), Los Angeles County (CA) Type … [Read more...] about Venable Foundation Grant Program 2026
City of Chicago Small Business Improvement Fund – Illinois
The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) provides reimbursement grant funding for permanent building improvements and repairs across the city. Donor Name: City of Chicago State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/30/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about City of Chicago Small Business Improvement Fund – Illinois
City of Chicago Individual Artists Program 2026 – Illinois
The Individual Artists Program (IAP) is designed to assist Chicago's practicing artists in creating work that develops their craft and elevates their careers, while adding to the cultural vitality of the city of Chicago. Donor Name: City of Chicago State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Program Deadline: 01/15/2026 Size of the Grant: … [Read more...] about City of Chicago Individual Artists Program 2026 – Illinois
The Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship 2025- 2026
The Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship is a fully-funded 16-week program for small business owners, entrepreneurs, and nonprofit leaders who uplift and amplify their community’s small business ecosystem in Baltimore, Chicago, and Washington D.C.. Donor Name: Watson Institute State: Maryland, Illinois City: Baltimore, Chicago and Washington … [Read more...] about The Wells Fargo Small Business Fellowship 2025- 2026
Apply now for Chicago Cause Prize (Illinois)
Applications are now being accepted for the Chicago Cause Prize. Donor Name: Orbit Media Studios State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 12/11/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Together they've donated over $875,000 in marketing services … [Read more...] about Apply now for Chicago Cause Prize (Illinois)
City of Chicago Community Development Grant Small Program – Illinois
The Community Development Small grants are intended to support eligible commercial, mixed-use and light manufacturing projects. Donor Name: City of Chicago State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 02/13/2026 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about City of Chicago Community Development Grant Small Program – Illinois
Community Development Grant Medium Program (Illinois)
The Community Development Grant Medium program is intended to support eligible commercial, cultural, industrial, institutional, social service and mixed-use projects. Donor Name: City of Chicago State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 02/13/2026 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: … [Read more...] about Community Development Grant Medium Program (Illinois)
Veteran Housing Grants Program 2026
The Home Depot Foundation’s Veteran Housing Grants Program awards grants to nonprofit organizations for the new construction or rehabilitation of permanent supportive housing for veterans. Donor Name: Home Depot Foundation State: Selected State City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/12/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to … [Read more...] about Veteran Housing Grants Program 2026
2025 Impact Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois
The Impact Grants Chicago is seeking applications for its grant program. Donor Name: Impact Grants Chicago State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/24/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Impact Grants Chicago recognizes the valuable work of the many local nonprofit … [Read more...] about 2025 Impact Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois
Strategic Economic Development Program – Illinois
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is accepting applications to support capital improvements related to an expansion by an electric vehicle component manufacturer located in Chicago. Donor Name: Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of … [Read more...] about Strategic Economic Development Program – Illinois
