Institute to Innovate (i2i) Capacity Building and Violence Prevention Grant Program

Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)$50,000–$250,000Due in 27 days

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Deadline: Sep 17, 2026
Posted: Aug 3, 2026
Award amount: $50,000–$250,000
Focus areas: Education Humanities Law, Justice and Legal Services

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In plain English

Illinois-based nonprofits, small businesses, government agencies, educational institutions, and public housing organizations can apply for this ICJIA grant, which funds capacity-building and violence-prevention work with awards up to $250,000. Applicants must have an annual operating budget under $2 million, must have already completed a structured capacity-building program and an independent organizational assessment, must be current in the state's GATA Grantee Portal, and must not have received ICJIA funding in the past 24 months. The application deadline is September 17, 2026.

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Who can apply

Small Businesses, Government Organizations, Education Organizations, Public Housing Organizations, Nonprofit Organizations, For-Profit Organizations — Applicants must be located in Illinois or provide the proposed services within Illinois and must be legally organized and qualified to conduct business in the State of Illinois. Eligible applicants may include nonprofit organizations, community-based organizations, businesses, governmental entities, educational entities, public housing organizations, or other entities authorized to receive State grant funding, provided they meet all program-specific requirements. To be eligible, an applicant must: - Have an annual operating budget of $2 million or less at the time of application; - Have completed a structured organizational capacity-building or technical-assistance program before the application deadline; - Have completed an organizational assessment administered by an independent or qualified external party; self-administered assessments do not satisfy this requirement; - Not have received ICJIA grant funding during the 24 months immediately preceding the application deadline; -Propose capacity-building activities, violence prevention activities, or a combination of both within Illinois; -Be registered and in good standing in the GATA Grantee Portal; and -Meet all other eligibility and prequalification requirements identified in the NOFO. Applicants may be required to provide documentation verifying their annual operating budget, completion of the capacity-building program, and completion of the independently administered organizational assessment. — Applicants must maintain active GATA registration and prequalification and complete the Internal Controls Questionnaire for the applicable State fiscal year. Failure to meet the eligibility, prequalification, or submission requirements may result in the application being removed from consideration.

About this grant

The Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA) is making funding available through the Institute to Innovate (i2i) Capacity Building and Violence Prevention Grant Program to strengthen community-based organizations working to prevent violence and improve public safety throughout Illinois. Community-based organizations, including locally rooted grassroots organizations, possess trusted relationships, community knowledge, and experience responding to local needs. Many smaller or emerging organizations, however, operate with limited staff, administrative support, financial infrastructure, technology, and access to organizational-development resources. These challenges can affect an organization’s ability to manage public funding, deliver consistent services, demonstrate results, and sustain its work. Through this opportunity, applicants may propose projects that focus on: - Capacity Building Activities; - Violence Prevention Activities; or - Combined Capacity Building and Violence Prevention Activities. Organizations selected for funding will also participate in the i2i support model, which includes individualized coaching, technical assistance, professional development, and organizational support. The combination of financial investment and developmental support is intended to strengthen organizational effectiveness, improve violence prevention services, and promote long-term sustainability. Applicants may request up to $250,000 for approved activities conducted during the Period of Performance.

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