Traffic Safety Funding from Auto Club Group Foundation
Nonprofits, schools, municipalities, and first responder agencies in Illinois can seek funding for traffic safety, driver education, or K–12 financial literacy initiatives through the Auto Club Group Foundation; awards US $5,000 - US $15,000. The foundation supports programs such as passive speed enforcement equipment and other community-focused safety and education efforts.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Community Development Funding from Elizabeth Morse Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Chicago and Cook County, Illinois can seek funding for community development, youth services, senior support, health, and disaster relief projects. Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust supports programs that reflect its values, including promoting self-sufficiency, relieving human suffering, and addressing regional challenges in the Chicago area.
Elizabeth Morse Genius Charitable Trust
Minneapolis Foundation Support for Illinois Environmental Justice
Community-based nonprofits, tribes, local governments, schools, and colleges in Illinois can seek Tier 1 funding to assess and engage around environmental and public health issues in disadvantaged communities. Focused on environmental justice, the Minneapolis Foundation supports activities like mapping, monitoring, research, and public engagement that can strengthen local community development efforts.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Johnson Scholarship Foundation Support for Education
Nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Illinois and across the U.S. and Canada can apply for Johnson Scholarship Foundation support to expand academic scholarship programs for economically disadvantaged students. Funding assists schools, universities, and nonprofits that help low-income learners overcome barriers to education and employment, which may strengthen long-term community development outcomes.
Theodore R And Vivian M Johnson Scholarship Foundation Inc
Old National Bank Support for Community Events
Nonprofit organizations hosting community events and fundraisers in Illinois can receive sponsorship funding to support quality-of-life initiatives. With a mission to foster vibrant, sustainable communities, Old National Bank provides market-based sponsorships for activities like one-time events, galas, tournaments, and special events, prioritizing efforts serving underrepresented groups and low-to-moderate income communities.
Old National Bank
Topfer Family Foundation Grants for Illinois Families
Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations supporting child welfare, youth development, job readiness, children’s health, or senior services can access funding through Topfer Family Foundation to help people build self-sufficient, fulfilling lives. Eligible programs serve communities in the greater Chicago area, with applications accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly through the foundation’s online process.
THE TOPFER FAMILY FOUNDATION
Illinois Justice Reform Funding via Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofits, research institutions, and advocacy groups working on gun violence prevention, justice reform, or violence intervention in Illinois can access funding through The Joyce Foundation. Grants support policy development, research, data collection, advocacy, and community-based violence intervention efforts that advance racial equity and safer communities across the Great Lakes region.
The Joyce Foundation
Democracy and Voting Funding from Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on democracy, voting rights, fair representation, or census data accuracy in Illinois and other Great Lakes states can seek funding to advance research, policy development, litigation, and public engagement. Focused on strengthening democratic participation, the Joyce Foundation invites inquiries for projects addressing voting access, representation, and accurate census data; awards range from US $25,000 - US $125,000.
The Joyce Foundation
Joyce Foundation Support for Great Lakes Education
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit organizations advancing education policy and economic mobility in Illinois and the broader Great Lakes region can apply for the Joyce Foundation’s Education & Economic Mobility Grants. Funding supports research, policy development, advocacy, and implementation to improve educator quality, college and career readiness, and post-secondary success, which may benefit community development efforts in Illinois.
The Joyce Foundation
Environmental Policy Funding from Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Community development and environmental justice organizations working on climate solutions or Great Lakes and drinking water policy in Illinois can seek support for advocacy and systems-change efforts. Grants from The Joyce Foundation help advance carbon-free power, clean drinking water, and equitable water infrastructure across Great Lakes states, with a strong focus on impacted communities’ perspectives.
The Joyce Foundation
Aging Services Funding for Nonprofits from RRF
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and eligible public entities in Illinois that deliver direct services to older adults can apply for Retirement Research Foundation’s Direct Service Grants to launch or expand impactful aging programs. Funding supports caregiving, housing, economic security, social connectedness, and organizational capacity-building projects that fill service gaps, center equity, and improve community life for people 65 and older.
Retirement Research Foundation
Impact Fund Grants for Illinois Justice
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms pursuing impact litigation in Illinois can access recoverable funding for out-of-pocket litigation expenses through the Impact Fund, with awards of US $10,000 - US $50,000. Grants from The Impact Fund help community-focused advocates advance economic, environmental, racial, and social justice cases that benefit communities facing systemic oppression.
The Impact Fund
Kjellstrom Family Foundation Support for Illinois Programs
Applications due Aug 15, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Northern Illinois can seek flexible funding for programmatic work, capital projects, general operations, or capacity building through the Kjellstrom Family Foundation’s interim grants. Focused on community development, the foundation invites Illinois groups serving youth, education, human services, arts, literacy, nature, museums, and people with disabilities in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and especially Winnebago counties.
The Kjellstrom Family Foundation
Community Programs Funding from Kjellstrom Family Foundation
Applications due Aug 15, 2026
Illinois community development nonprofits seeking program, capital, general operating, or capacity-building support can access funding through the Kjellstrom Family Foundation, with awards up to US $50,000. Organizations in Winnebago, Boone, Ogle, or Stephenson counties, especially youth-serving, arts, human services, education, and organizational development groups, may be eligible for challenge or capacity-building grants.
The Kjellstrom Family Foundation
Telligen Community Initiative Support for Families
Pre proposal due Sep 3, 2026
Nonprofits strengthening youth and family resiliency through social determinants of health work in Illinois can access funding via Telligen Community Initiative. Grants up to US $150,000 support family services, parenting education, school health, and related efforts. Illinois community development organizations serving children and families may be especially well positioned.
Telligen Community Initiative
Arts Midwest Grants for Illinois Arts
Letter of inquiry due Sep 16, 2026
Nonprofit arts and cultural organizations, hospitals, clinics, and tribal organizations in Illinois can seek $2,000 - $15,000 to run arts and wellness projects, including performances, workshops, and creative aging programs. Focused on arts-based community well-being, Arts Midwest requires engaging a professional artist or ensemble and offering at least two artist-led activities.
Arts Midwest
Illinois Community Development Funding via Illinois Charitable Trust
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits with budgets under $1 million can apply for Illinois Charitable Trust’s Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund Grant, awarding up to US $20,000 for food access, housing, and workforce or economic development programs. Funding supports small, Illinois-domiciled organizations serving local communities, with priority for areas facing pervasive poverty and economic distress.
Illinois Charitable Trust
Community Development Funding for Nonprofits from Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development and related services can apply for grants supporting local residents’ broad needs. Penn National Gaming funds projects in areas such as community infrastructure, public safety, education, human services, health, cultural programs, and veteran and military support in Illinois counties where it has a business interest.
Penn National Gaming
Illinois State Board of Education Grants for Illinois Youth Education
Applications due Nov 24, 2026
Illinois schools, districts, and community partners providing after-school and community learning programs in Illinois can seek US $50,000 - US $600,000 to expand academic enrichment and youth development opportunities. Grants from Illinois State Board of Education help fund tutoring, STEM and CTE activities, arts and wellness programs, internships, and family literacy supports for students in high-poverty, low-performing schools.
Illinois State Board of Education
Chicago Community Trust Grants for Illinois Community Development
Letter of inquiry due Nov 26, 2026
Community-serving organizations in Illinois currently managing government grants for community investment, safety, housing, workforce, or household support can receive match general operating support to cover true administrative and compliance costs. With a mission to advance equitable and inclusive economic recovery, The Chicago Community Trust provides up to US $50,000 per organization toward one qualifying government grant.
The Chicago Community Trust
Old National Bank Community Development Grants in Illinois
Applications due Feb 13, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities working on community development, affordable housing, workforce and economic development, or financial empowerment in Illinois counties within Old National Bank’s footprint can seek approximately US $15,000 for impactful programs. With a mission to improve quality of life, Old National Bank provides funding that prioritizes underrepresented and low- to moderate-income communities.
Old National Bank
Illinois Health Information Funding via National Library of Medicine
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Illinois community organizations, libraries, and health institutions can receive funding to expand access to reliable health information and technology, especially for underrepresented populations. The National Library of Medicine’s Health Information Outreach Award supports projects like training on NLM resources, improving digital access, and health literacy programs, with a focus on reducing health disparities and strengthening community health education.
National Library of Medicine
Chicago Community Trust Support for Community Development
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Black-led or Black-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies in the Chicago metropolitan region of Illinois can seek funding for community wealth building, mobilization, or care initiatives. The Chicago Community Trust’s African American Legacy Grants provide US $15,000 - US $75,000 in general operating or project-based support to improve quality of life for Black residents.
The Chicago Community Trust
Community Development Funding from Dubuque Racing Association
Applications due May 15, 2027
Nonprofits, public agencies, schools, and similar tax-exempt organizations working on community development and revitalization in the Illinois tri-state area, especially Jo Daviess County, can seek Dubuque Racing Association Core Grants. Funding up to US $50,000 supports people-attraction projects—population growth, retention, and tourism—with a strong emphasis on capacity building alongside material purchases.
Dubuque Racing Association Ltd
Community Organizing Grants for Midwestern Nonprofits via Needmor Fund
Letter of inquiry due May 15, 2027
Nonprofit community organizing groups in Illinois and the broader Midwest can obtain general operating support to build power and advance social, economic, and political justice. The Needmor Fund for Social Justice’s Core Grants back multi-issue, membership-based organizations engaging low- and moderate-income communities through direct action and long-term base building across eight Midwestern states.
Needmor Fund For Social Justice
Enterprise Community Partners Support for Housing Innovation
Applications due May 16, 2027
Nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, and qualified housing entities with scalable affordable housing innovations can seek US $2,000,000 grants to expand their impact nationwide, including Illinois. Enterprise Community Partners and Wells Fargo fund proven solutions in design and construction, finance, or service delivery that increase housing affordability for low- and moderate-income residents.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc