School Maintenance Project Grant
The Illinois State Board of Education offers grants to support repairs and upgrades that keep school facilities safe, healthy, and well-maintained for effective teaching and learning.
Funder: Illinois State Board of Education
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2027 (Application submission deadline) | December 2027 (Final Expenditure Report)
Funding Amounts: Up to $50,000 per project (50% local match required); multiple projects per year allowed for eligible applicants.
Summary: Supports maintenance and improvement of Illinois school facilities to ensure safe, functional, and well-maintained learning environments.
Key Information: Application must be submitted to the regional office of education at least two weeks before the final deadline.
Description
This program provides competitive grants to eligible Illinois educational entities for projects that maintain or improve existing school facilities. The goal is to ensure that school buildings remain safe, healthy, and conducive to learning by supporting necessary repairs, upgrades, and critical maintenance work. The grant is administered by the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) and requires a dollar-for-dollar local match.
