US $20,000 - US $1,800,000
EV Infrastructure Funding from Illinois Finance Authority
Government, education, and nonprofit organizations in Illinois can seek funding to install or upgrade publicly accessible electric vehicle charging and related infrastructure, with awards ranging from US $20,000 - US $1,800,000. Illinois Finance Authority supports projects that expand EV access in rural areas, low- and moderate-income neighborhoods, and communities with limited private parking or many multi-unit dwellings.
Illinois Finance Authority
US Bancorp Foundation Support for Community Equity
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits advancing economic opportunity, affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding via the US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible program. Organizations serving racial and ethnic minority communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars of work, home, and play, may be prioritized in designated U.S. Bank communities.
US Bancorp Foundation
US $250,000 - US $500,000
Entrepreneurship Funding from Illinois DCEO
Nonprofits and organizations in Illinois that provide business training, technical assistance, and resources to socially and economically disadvantaged entrepreneurs can apply for $250,000 - $500,000 through the Illinois Economic Empowerment Centers Program. Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity supports minority, women, disabled, veteran, youth, and dislocated worker entrepreneurs through this initiative.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Youth Poverty Programs Funding from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations serving urban low-income children and youth in education, health, or family economic stability can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants of more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling, including work in Illinois. Eligible applicants include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other qualified entities in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Community Development Grants in Illinois
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving low- and moderate-income communities can access funding for early childhood education, economic development, and community services through PNC Foundation. Grants may support preschool learning, job training, affordable housing, small business assistance, arts and cultural enrichment, and neighborhood revitalization in counties where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
Broad Charitable Funding from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois and across the U.S. can seek support for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust; all funded work must occur within the U.S. Sidney Stern Memorial Trust prioritizes well-managed organizations with broad impact, which may include those serving minority communities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois can seek sponsorship support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, and diversity and inclusion initiatives. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional U.S. sponsorships may benefit groups serving minority communities through programs that preserve neighborhoods, address hunger and shelter, and build economic mobility.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Illinois Department of Public Health Health Equity Grants
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit or community-based health organizations in Illinois can seek funding to deliver HIV prevention, education, testing, and care for communities of color and other special at-risk minority populations. Focused on reducing health disparities and inequities, the Illinois Department of Public Health supports programs addressing social determinants of health and improving opportunities for comprehensive wellness.
Illinois Department of Public Health
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants in Illinois
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Illinois can seek large storytelling grants to showcase the impact of their work in preservation, education, or wellness. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help Illinois groups, including those serving minority communities, fund media and communications projects that highlight real-world change in areas like conservation, mental health, education, and community heritage.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Services
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Robinson Foundation provides Illinois minority-serving 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for programs in education, poverty relief, health, disaster relief, families, veterans, animal welfare, and spiritual initiatives. Eligible nonprofits must serve communities below the Mason-Dixon line, be operating for over three years, and seek single-year, non-capital support with tangible, meaningful impact.
Robinson Foundation
Community and Environment Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can apply for grants that may benefit minority communities in Illinois. Grants from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation help eligible charities advance inclusive, people-centered programs that respect all life and the environment, supporting efforts to create positive change in diverse communities.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Community Grants in Illinois
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities can seek funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental projects that serve communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites organizations within 30 miles of an eligible manufacturing community to apply; programs serving minority residents may be especially relevant.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Environmental and Human Services Funding from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Illinois working on environmental or human services programs can seek grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support general operations or projects. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help groups serving minority communities as part of broader environmental, human services, disaster relief, and related efforts, with unrestricted awards and reasonable indirect costs allowed.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Illinois offering community, educational, cultural, health, environmental, or social service programs may be eligible for support that can strengthen services for minority communities. Focused on community-based initiatives, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation invites IRS-qualified U.S. nonprofits to request US $1,000 - US $20,000 where modest funding can make a large difference.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Broad Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois and across the U.S. can seek project funding in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs from the Dr Scholl Foundation. Focused on practical, compassionate solutions, this grant offers US $5,000 - US $25,000, which may support initiatives serving minority communities.
Dr Scholl Foundation
US $996,189 - US $10,129,837
Illinois Department of Public Health HIV Grants in Illinois
Applications due Feb 5, 2027
Illinois health and human service organizations providing HIV medical care, support services, and housing for people living with HIV/AIDS in Illinois can access funding through the Ryan White Part B Lead Agents NOFO. The Illinois Department of Public Health offers US $996,189 - US $10,129,837 for lead agents to expand care, secure stable housing, and support reentry services for disproportionately affected and minority communities.
Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois Capital Development Board Grants for Illinois Health Facilities
Letter of inquiry due Mar 2, 2027
Federally Qualified Health Centers and FQHC Look-Alikes in Illinois can obtain capital funding for health center construction, renovation, new sites, or equipment purchases serving medically underserved communities. Illinois Capital Development Board, with the Department of Public Health, offers up to US $3,000,000 per project, with five-year grant terms and goals for using minority-, women-, and disability-owned businesses on larger projects.
Illinois Capital Development Board
Impaired Driving Prevention Funding from Illinois Department
Applications due Mar 3, 2027
Eligible Illinois governments, nonprofits, schools, tribes, businesses, and individuals can seek funding for impaired driving prevention education, community outreach, and criminal justice training projects. Grants from Illinois Department of Transportation help Illinois minority-serving organizations reduce alcohol- and drug-impaired driving, support alternative transportation programs, and strengthen law enforcement, prosecution, and judicial responses to DUI-related traffic injuries and fatalities.
Illinois Department of Transportation
Illinois Health Information Funding via National Library of Medicine
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Illinois organizations that are NNLM Network members can access funding to expand health information access, literacy, and technology, especially for underrepresented and minority populations. Illinois minority-serving groups may be eligible for the National Library of Medicine’s Health Information Outreach Award to train providers, improve digital access, or integrate NLM resources into community health education programs, with awards of US $25,000.
National Library of Medicine
Illinois Community Services Funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Illinois communities with programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can seek project, general operating, or capital support. O'Reilly Automotive Foundation provides funding in areas like poverty alleviation, literacy, health access, and domestic violence, which may benefit organizations focused on minority communities.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Community Grants in Illinois
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects benefiting Union Pacific–served communities. Union Pacific Foundation supports programs that serve diverse and underrepresented residents, which may include minority-focused initiatives in areas like youth development, basic needs, and job readiness.
Union Pacific Foundation
US $100,000 - US $5,000,000
Illinois DCEO Support for Industrial Site Readiness
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Illinois communities and economic development entities planning industrial development can access funding through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to prepare sites statewide. Grants of US $100,000 - US $5,000,000 support planning, due diligence, and infrastructure improvements that may benefit minority communities in Illinois seeking industrial growth and revitalization.
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
Approximately US $120,000
Illinois Trail Funding via Illinois DNR
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Illinois snowmobile clubs developing or maintaining public snowmobile trails can access funding through the Illinois Department of Natural Resources for trail establishment and upkeep. Grants support trail clearing, grooming equipment, bridges, parking, warming shelters, maintenance, equipment rental, and mandatory liability insurance for DNR-approved trails open to the general public statewide.
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
Quantum Research Facilities Funding for Institutions via Illinois Capital Development Board
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Illinois institutions planning quantum research offices and labs in Illinois can apply for capital funding to build or equip facilities. With a mission to provide high-quality and sustainable facilities, Illinois Capital Development Board offers up to US $136,900,000 over five years for projects that will be fully operational by the end of the grant term.
Illinois Capital Development Board
Illinois Department on Aging Support for Seniors
Applications due May 19, 2027
Government and nonprofit Area Agencies on Aging in Illinois can obtain funding to expand community-based services that help adults 60+ remain independent and avoid institutional care. Grants from Illinois Department on Aging help Illinois minority-serving senior programs supplement Older Americans Act resources, with up to US $134,708 distributed via the state’s intrastate funding formula.
Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA)
Illinois Senior Services Funding via Illinois Department on Aging
Applications due Jun 6, 2027
Government and nonprofit Area Agencies on Aging in Illinois can obtain funding to provide supportive services and operate senior centers that help adults 60+ remain in their homes and communities. With a mission to maximize older adults’ quality of life, Illinois Department on Aging supports transportation, in-home care, legal aid, mental health services, and related programs.
Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA)