Available Grants

Department of Agriculture - – A variety of state and federal grant programs are available which could benefit rural residents, communities and other groups, including AgriFIRST grants and the Anhydrous Ammonia Security Grant Program

Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity – Provides a number of state and federal grants and tax incentives to assist Illinois businesses.

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority – Grants are awarded for the purposes of reducing crime and improving public safety. Some of the grants available include Local Law Enforcement Block Grants Program and the Project Safe Neighborhoods grants.

Illinois Homeland Security – Grants are available for local law enforcement, fire department, and other emergency medical services to prevent, protect, and respond to terrorism attacks.

Illinois Environmental Protection Agency – Provides a list of grants, reimbursements, and loan programs to assist local governments and individuals with environmental and agricultural related projects. Also click HERE.

Department of Natural Resources – Lists numerous grants and programs available to assist with recreational, educational and environmental improvements and projects.

Department of Public Health – Details funding opportunities for local governments and providers of public health services in the areas of Health Promotion, Preparedness and Response, and Women's Health.

Illinois Federal Clearinghouse - Clearinghouse of federal grants available to Illinois residents.

Opportunity Illinois – Lists low interest loans to enable businesses and
non-profits to broaden their services, strengthening neighborhoods and communities.

Employ Illinois - Employ Illinois gives business owners access to capital to start or enhance their business with the help of low-interest rate loans.

Veterans’ Grants – Application for organizations to apply to receive grant money from the Veterans’ Scratch off Lottery game.

College Zone – Lists grants available to assist Illinois residents looking to attend a higher education institution. Grants are available for Illinois National Guard members, veterans, police and fire officers, among many others.

Illinois State Board of Education - The State Board of Education offers numerous direct grant opportunities through state and federal funds received by the agency. In addition, there are opportunities for school districts to apply directly to federal agencies or private/corporate foundations for funding.

Illinois Center for Nursing – Details grant and scholarship opportunities for students pursuing nursing education.

Illinois State Library – Provides a list of grants to assist local libraries.

Senate Republican Links

Illinois State Senate Republicans - The official site of the Illinois State Senate Republicans

State of Illinois

Illinois Site - The official State of Illinois site

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General Assembly Site

Cash Dash - Unclaimed Property

Find a Driver's License Facility

Buy Hunting & Fishing Licenses

Historic Sites in Illinois

Illinois Parks and Recreation Areas 

Other Helpful Links  

The Autism Program of Illinois

The Lupus Foundation of America