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Best Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois

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$3726M

Total funding

$5K

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$3726M total

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Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois Highlights

Last updated: July 6, 2026. Next update: August 2, 2026.

Grant Insights : Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois

Grant Availability

How common are grants in this category?

Common — grants in this category appear regularly across funding sources.

300+ Capacity Building grants for nonprofits in Illinois grants for nonprofits in the United States, from private foundations to corporations seeking to fund grants for nonprofits.

100+ Capacity Building grants for nonprofits in Illinois over $25K in average grant size

100+ Capacity Building grants for nonprofits in Illinois over $50K in average grant size

45 Capacity Building grants for nonprofits in Illinois supporting general operating expenses

200+ Capacity Building grants for nonprofits in Illinois supporting programs / projects

3,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Education

2,000+ Grants on Instrumentl focused on Youth Services

Grant Deadline Distribution

Over the past year, when are grant deadlines typically due for Capacity Building grants for Nonprofits in Illinois?

Most grants are due in the second quarter.

20.3%

29.7%

27.2%

22.8%

Typical Funding Amounts

What's the typical grant amount funded for Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois?

Grants are most commonly $111,323.

$500 $500 Min.

$111,323 $111.3 K Median

$1,264,514 $1.3 M Average

$68,450,000 $68.5 M Max.

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Illinois?

Grants are most commonly $104,222.

$104,222

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois year over year?

In 2024, funders in Illinois awarded a total of 104,158 grants.

2022 97,582

2023 97,805

2024 104,158

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois given out in Illinois, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois changing over time?

Funding has increased by 16.08%.

2022 $8,503,243,276

2023 $9,316,300,812
9.56%

2024 $10,813,952,832
16.08%

Illinois Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Cook County, Lake County, and Macon County receive the most funding.

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Cook County	$6,893,460,213
Lake County	$720,580,526
Macon County	$544,478,272
Champaign County	$541,704,331
Dupage County	$496,099,366

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