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.

http://www.collegezone.com

Department of Agriculture – A variety of state and federal grant programs are available which could benefit rural residents, communities and other groups, including AgriFIRST, Conservation 2000 sustainable agriculture grant and the Anhydrous Ammonia Security Grant Program.

http://www.agr.state.il.us/Grants/index.html

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

http://business.illinois.gov/assistance.cfm

Department of Natural Resources – Lists numerous grants and programs available to assist with recreational, educational and environmental improvements and projects. http://www.dnr.state.il.us/grants/

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.

http://www.idph.state.il.us/fundop.htm

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

http://www.treasurer.il.gov/programs/employ-illinois/employ-illinois.aspx

Illinois Arts Council – Lists grants available and program deadlines for the advancement of the arts, including Arts Service Organizations grants and Youth Employment in the Arts grants.

http://www.state.il.us/agency/iac/DLINES.HTM

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

http://nursing.illinois.gov/financial.htm

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.

 http://www.icjia.state.il.us/public/index.cfm?metasection=grants

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

http://www.epa.state.il.us/local-government/assistance.html

http://www.epa.state.il.us/agriculture/financial.html

http://www.epa.state.il.us/small-business

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

http://www.illinois.gov/fedclear/

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.

http://www.ready.illinois.gov/ittf/grants/

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.

http://www.isbe.state.il.us/grants/default.htm 

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

http://www.cyberdriveillinois.com/departments/library/what_we_do/home.html

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

http://www.treasurer.il.gov/programs/opportunity-illinois/opportunity%20Illinois.aspx

State Fire Marshall – Grants are available for local fire departments to assist with training and purchasing of equipment.

http://www.state.il.us/osfm/Fiscal/Grants.pdf 

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

http://www.state.il.us/agency/dva/PDFS/VetsCash_grant.pdf