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HOW TO APPLY USING THE AMPLIFUND SYSTEM
Opportunities with GMS prepended have a NOFO in AmpliFund. NOFOs in AmpliFund have the same content but look slightly different in this system. These NOFOs are using AmpliFund for grant applications. You must have Grantee Portal access.
Also, your organization must be registered in the Grantee Portal.
For help completing these requirements, see the Grantee Portal User Guide.
Opportunity TitleAgencyApplication Date RangeAward Range
End Student Housing Insecurity (ESHI) GrantsBHE (601)07/25/2025 - 09/08/2025Not Applicable
GMS Quad Cities Graduate Study CenterBHE (601)07/30/2025 - 08/29/2025$73800 - $73800
GMS MyCredits TransferBHE (601)07/30/2025 - 08/29/2025$183300 - $183300
GMS University Center of Lake CountyBHE (601)07/30/2025 - 08/29/2025$1055700 - $1055700
GMS FY26 Nursing School GrantBHE (601)08/13/2025 - 09/29/2025$10000 - $150000
Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response ProgramDCEO (420)04/05/2022 - No end date$0 - $250000
Business Attraction Prime SitesDCEO (420)09/20/2021 - 06/30/2026$250000 - $25000000
Illinois Reproductive Health Facilities Capital Grant ProgramDCEO (420)07/31/2023 - No end date$50000 - $500000
Illinois Returning Residents Clean Jobs Program (CEJA)DCEO (420)02/20/2024 - No end date$1000000 - $2000000
Community Development Block Grant Economic Development ProgramDCEO (420)10/23/2024 - No end date$300000 - $1000000
Illinois Grocery InitiativeDCEO (420)12/17/2024 - 12/15/2025$25000 - $250000
Community Solar Energy Sovereignty Grant ProgramDCEO (420)05/27/2025 - 12/31/2025$50000 - $1000000
Clean Energy Career and Technical Education Pilot ProgramDCEO (420)02/10/2025 - 09/30/2025$250000 - $750000
Equitable Energy Future Grant ProgramDCEO (420)05/27/2025 - 12/31/2025$250000 - $1000000
Illinois Works Pre-apprenticeship ProgramDCEO (420)08/01/2025 - 09/01/2025$150000 - $550000
Construction and/or Renovation to Buildings, Additions, or StructuresDCEO (420)08/15/2025 - 09/29/2025Not Applicable
Construction and/or Renovation to Buildings, Additions, or StructuresDCEO (420)08/15/2025 - 09/29/2025Not Applicable
Construction and/or Renovation to Buildings, Additions, or StructuresDCEO (420)08/15/2025 - 09/29/2025Not Applicable
Construction and/or Renovation to Buildings, Additions, or StructuresDCEO (420)08/15/2025 - 09/29/2025Not Applicable
Construction and/or Renovation to Buildings, Additions, or StructuresDCEO (420)08/15/2025 - 09/29/2025Not Applicable
Construction and/or Renovation to Buildings, Additions, or StructuresDCEO (420)08/15/2025 - 09/29/2025Not Applicable
Site ImprovementsDCEO (420)08/15/2025 - 09/29/2025Not Applicable
Site ImprovementsDCEO (420)08/15/2025 - 09/29/2025Not Applicable
Site ImprovementsDCEO (420)08/15/2025 - 09/29/2025Not Applicable
Construction and/or Renovation to Buildings, Additions, or StructuresDCEO (420)08/15/2025 - 09/29/2025Not Applicable
Site ImprovementsDCEO (420)08/15/2025 - 09/29/2025Not Applicable
Site ImprovementsDCEO (420)08/15/2025 - 09/29/2025Not Applicable
Redeploy Illinois - Planning GrantDHS (444)08/09/2021 - No end date$5000 - $25000
Juvenile Justice Training, Technical Assistance and SupportDHS (444)05/21/2024 - No end dateNot Applicable
Expense Based Substance Use Disorders and Gambling Disorder ServicesDHS (444)08/04/2025 - 09/03/2025$75000 - $150000
GMS BAAD - Boat Access Area Development (FY26)DNR (422)07/05/2025 - 09/30/2025$20000 - $200000
GMS Special Wildlife Funds - Duck Stamp - DU Line Item 100K Canada (FY26 Budget)DNR (422)07/23/2025 - 08/29/2025$0 - $100000
GMS OSLAD - Open Space Land Acquisition and Development (FY26)DNR (422)07/05/2025 - 09/30/2025$20000 - $1125000
Aviation Fuel Tax ProgramDOT (494)10/22/2021 - No end dateNot Applicable
State Planning FundsDOT (494)02/22/2022 - No end dateNot Applicable
Safe Routes to School ProgramDOT (494)08/01/2025 - 10/15/2025$2500 - $250000
Improving Blood Pressure Control Through Community-Clinical LinkagesDPH (482)08/18/2025 - 09/26/2025$34041 - $34041
GMS Jan 1, 2026-Dec 31, 2026 - Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket ProgramDVA (497)08/15/2025 - 09/30/2025$25000 - $100000
Energy Efficiency Trust Fund Grant ProgramEPA (532)11/06/2023 - No end date$25000 - $500000
Lead Service Line Inventory Grant ProgramEPA (532)02/15/2024 - No end date$20000 - $50000
Energy Efficiency Assessment ProgramEPA (532)03/01/2024 - No end date$5000 - $25000
Driving a Cleaner Illinois - VolkswagenEPA (532)04/24/2024 - No end date$200000 - $17700000
GMS Section 604(b) - Water Quality Management Program (FY 24)EPA (532)08/05/2025 - 10/08/2025$0 - $0
GMS Green Infrastructure Grant Opportunities (FY 2026)EPA (532)08/05/2025 - 11/05/2025$75000 - $2500000
Illinois Public Radio and TelevisionIAC (503)12/16/2019 - No end date$6000 - $600000
Illinois Public Radio and TelevisionIAC (503)11/16/2020 - No end date$9000 - $43000
Illinois Public Radio and TelevisionIAC (503)06/01/2021 - No end date$3765 - $532570
Illinois Public Radio and TelevisionIAC (503)09/15/2021 - No end date$9000 - $43000
Illinois Public Radio and TelevisionIAC (503)12/01/2021 - No end date$9000 - $43000
Illinois Public Radio and TelevisionIAC (503)01/01/2022 - No end date$3000 - $550000
Illinois Public Radio and TelevisionIAC (503)08/01/2022 - No end date$9000 - $43000
Illinois Public Radio and TelevisionIAC (503)09/20/2024 - 08/31/2025$3000 - $600000
GMS FY26 Innovative Bridge and Transition Grant - StateICCB (684)08/14/2025 - 10/03/2025$75000 - $375000
Emergency Management Performance GrantsIEMAOHS (588)06/01/2021 - No end date$0 - $0
GMS Illinois Solar for All Expansion: SolarApp+ Adoption and Implementation Grant 2025 Rolling ApplicationIFA (560)06/30/2025 - 12/31/2025$0 - $30000
GMS Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Stretch Code Adoption Grant Rolling Application - UPDATEDIFA (560)07/15/2025 - 12/31/2025$0 - $200000
GMS Illinois Climate Pollution Reduction Grants: Small Utility Clean Energy Planning Grant Program Rolling ApplicationIFA (560)07/16/2025 - 12/31/2025$0 - $200000
GMS Golden Apple Scholars of Illinois ProgramISAC (691)08/01/2025 - 08/29/2025$0 - $0
GMS Golden Apple Accelerators of Illinois ProgramISAC (691)08/01/2025 - 08/29/2025$0 - $0
McKinney Education for Homeless ChildrenISBE (586)08/06/2025 - 09/22/2025Not Applicable
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