Government Grant Applications

Below is a list of annual grant opportunities that are offered by different departments and agencies of Cook County. Reach out to my office with any questions at (847) 519-7674.

Cook County Health
Open Requests for Propsosals (RFPs)
Including Building Healthy Communities RFP

Cook County Department of Transportation and Highways (DoTH)
Invest in Cook
Late Winter, Annually

Questions may be directed to Tim Egan at (312) 603-1534 or InvestInCook.CC@cookcountyil.gov.

Cook County Bureau of Economic Development and Department of Planning and Development
Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
Late Winter, Annually

Emergency Solutions Grant (ESG)
Late Winter, Annually

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Green Infrastructure Grant
Summer, Annually

Cook County Office of Procurement
Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC) Grants
Early Spring, Annually

The Cook County Justice Advisory Council (JAC) awards grants in the areas of Violence Prevention, Services for Returning Residents, Recidivism Reduction, Restorative Justice, as well as other areas of need.

Metropolitan Water Reclamation District
Stormwater Management

Cook County Department of Animal and Rabies Control
Housing Cook County’s Animals Grant

Career Opportunities

Job Openings within Cook County Departments and Agencies – click HERE.

Job Openings within Forest Preserve District of Cook County – click HERE.

Cook County Connects – employment, mentorship, and training opportunities for young adults ages 16 – 24 years old.

Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership – access employment resources, information about job training and more.

North Suburban Cook County American Job Center
723 West Algonquin Road,
Arlington Heights, IL 60005
(847) 981-7400