How to Apply

The Foundation has transitioned to a new online application process.  To learn more about our grant opportunities, please use the links below to access guidelines and criteria for each opportunity.  

Eligibility

The Foundation provides funding to federally recognized 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations and state and local government agencies serving Illinois residents. The Foundation will not provide funding for remediation of environmentally impaired properties, technology research, promotion of proprietary products, reoccurring operating costs, political campaigns or lobbying, capital campaigns or support for an organization's endowment, or projects undertaken by individuals.

If you are an eligible applicant, please consider the following:

1. Have you read the Guidelines and Criteria specific to the grant opportunity you are seeking?
   
   
2. Please be aware that different grant opportunities have different deadlines. Make sure to check these before working on your application.

Grant Opportunities (Guidelines and Criteria)

Energy Efficiency
                

Renewable Energy 

Natural Areas