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Grant Opportunities

Cook County Department of Public Health is pleased to share grant and funding opportunities to help community partners expand the work they’re doing in suburban Cook County Communities.

As part of our commitment to supporting community-led solutions, we curate and distribute funding opportunities form public and private sources to help organizations access the resources they need to grow their impact. See below for funding opportunities:

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2026 Metro Chicago Good Food Purchasing Initiative Community Fund 

The objective of the Metro Chicago Good Food Purchasing Initiative (GFPI) Community Fund is to increase access to Good Food Purchasing Program (GFPP)-aligned produce and food products in the Metro Chicago Region.
 
This goal is achieved through providing both financial and technical support for systemically marginalized, local farms and food businesses who are working on increasing community food access that builds local economies, sustainable practices, fair labor, animal welfare nutrition and advances the work of building equity in the Metro Chicago food system.
 
Grant amount: Flexible grants range from $40,000 to $80,000
 
Application period: June 1 to June 29, 2026 at 11:59 pm CDT
 
For more information and to apply: https://www.chicagofoodpolicy.com/funding-opportunities

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IMPACT Small Grants

Cook County is supporting organizations and libraries that advance digital equity across the county through two key initiatives: the IMPACT Small Grants Program and the Digital Navigator Network.

The IMPACT Small Grants Program provides funding and storytelling support to local nonprofits, local media, and libraries. These grants help expand internet access, boost digital literacy, and amplify community voices to drive lasting change. Grants will be awarded in levels ranging from $7,500 to $30,000.

Here are opportunities to learn more about the IMPACT Small Grants Program:

Application period: Now through June 15.

Maximum award: $30,000 for 1 scalable broadband infrastructure project.

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Funding for Walking, Biking and Trail Improvements

The Illinois Department of Transportation will provide $157 million in state and federal funding for walking, biking and trail projects around the state through its Illinois Transportation Enhancing Program (ITEP).

Here are opportunities to learn more about the ITEP grant:

  • July 29 webinar offering an overview of the ITEP program, Cook County resources and lessons learned from successful applications. Target audience: Cook County communities. Register at https://tinyurl.com/ITEPCookCountyWebinar .
  • Statewide ITEP webinar series: July 15 (ITEP overview), Aug. 12 (application walk-through) and Sept. 16 (Q&A with IDOT staff). Target audience: anyone in the state of Illinois. Learn more at https://activetrans.org/itep/ .

Application period: Aug. 1 through Oct. 5

Maximum award: $5 million per project and potential match assistance for communities with high economic need.

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Updated June 11, 2026, 4:38 PM