Illinois residents have access to federal programs plus dozens of state-specific grants, scholarships, and assistance programs. Find everything you qualify for.
Top Illinois Programs
- MAP Grant (Illinois) — up to $5,340/year for IL college students
- IL IHDA Access Forgivable — $10,000 forgivable down payment assistance
- IL All Kids — health coverage for ALL IL children regardless of income
- IL DCEO Grants — periodic small business grants up to $150,000
- IL workNet WIOA — free job training + Trade Adjustment Assistance
Federal Programs Available in Illinois
All Illinois residents also qualify for federal programs including SNAP, Medicaid, Pell Grants, LIHEAP, Section 8, SSDI/SSI, and more. GrantLantern checks both federal and Illinois state programs simultaneously.
SNAP Food Benefits
Medicaid / CHIP
Pell Grant
LIHEAP Energy Help
Section 8 Housing
VA Benefits
SBIR/SBTT
SSI / SSDI
How to Apply for Illinois Grants
- Use GrantLantern to get your personalized match list (free, 5 minutes)
- Each match includes direct links to the official Illinois application page
- Gather common documents: ID, proof of income, proof of residency, Social Security number
- Apply to multiple programs — most don't conflict with each other