Best Warren County Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois

Honor Grants

Supporting organizations that serve victims and families.

Our Honor Grant program provides financial support to 501(c)(3) nonprofits that offer services to victims and families impacted by heinous crimes. Awarded quarterly, these grants help organizations continue vital work in some of the hardest moments families will ever face.

• Grants up to $20,000, with occasional consideration for larger requests
• Open year-round to eligible organizations
• Funding supports a wide range of programs and projects, with a focus on those that are innovative, impactful, and built for long-term sustainability

Bioprocessing Research Infrastructure Program (IL)

Notice of Funding Opportunity Intent

The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to seek to promote bioprocessing in Illinois by providing assistance with the infrastructure and capital equipment necessary to expand bioprocessing training and research capacity in the state.

Program Description

The bioprocessing industry continues to grow. With continued investments and expansions in infrastructure, Illinois has the existing industry, feed stock, and talented workforce to be a global leader in this market.

• Purpose of this Program
  • Invest in capital projects that increase bioprocessing company development in Illinois
  • Increase undergraduate student training opportunities in bioprocessing in Illinois
  • Increase short course offerings for existing industry workers in bioprocessing in Illinois.

Program History

This is a new program with limited awards and supported though the Enterprise Fund administered by the DCEO. Enterprise Fund grants may encompass a wide range of economic development projects including infrastructure, capital equipment purchases and any expenditures that will result in job creation in Illinois. The funds may be used for bondable costs, but can also be used for non-bondable capital expenses.

A successful grantee within this program will have the ability to purchase land within 30 days of notification of this grant award. Additionally, a successful grantee will be able meet all requirements included within the grant agreement. The grantee will be required to report on the expenditure of funds related to capital investment from the time of grant award through grant closure in order to receive the grant funds. The grantee must be able to articulate how the enterprise grant funds support economic development, the creation and retention of jobs in Illinois, and the overall wellbeing of citizens.

Funding

$5000000 - $10000000