Charitable Trust Hunger Relief Grants

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Small Grants to Help Volunteer Organizations Fight Hunger

The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is offering a new dedicated grant opportunity through the Charitable Trust Hunger Relief Grants to support volunteer-driven nonprofits that provide hunger relief in Illinois.

Through the Food Security Program, 10 grants of $5,000 each will be awarded to eligible organizations. Grant funds must be used exclusively to purchase food for people in need.

Applications Open June 1 – July 31, 2026

Eligible organizations are encouraged to review the requirements and apply online during the application period.

Who Can Apply

This grant opportunity is open to volunteer-driven organizations that provide food assistance to Illinois residents, including:

  • Food pantries
  • Soup kitchens
  • Community meal programs
  • Other nonprofit programs that provide food to people in need

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify, organizations must:

  • Be an established Illinois-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
  • Have a Federal Identification Number (FEIN)
  • Have a D‑U‑N‑S Number
  • Provide services exclusively in Illinois
  • Operate without any full-time employees
  • Use all grant funds exclusively for food-related expenses

Apply Online

Applications will be accepted from June 1 through July 31, 2026.

Review the full eligibility requirements and apply online.

The Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund helps support small nonprofits throughout Illinois.

Have questions? Contact the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office at CharitableTrust@illinoistreasurer.gov.

Interested in applying for a grant? Please review the Grant Eligibility Information before you begin your application.

Grant Eligibility Information