Never find out about a grant the day after it closes.
Deadline Sweep Pro is for clerks, supervisors, trustees and fire chiefs in small Illinois towns, townships and fire districts who don't have time to watch every agency website.
What you get with Pro
A "closing soon" alert every Thursday from [email protected]. It lists every grant on our list that closes in the next 30 days, with the deadline, award size, who can apply, match, and a link to the official source.
The full grant deadline calendar: every program with a fixed deadline from November 2026 to mid-2027, plus rolling programs, with eligibility marked for cities and villages, townships and fire districts.
You still get the free weekly issue.
What a Pro alert looks like
This is a real excerpt from a Pro alert, cut down to two grants. Deadlines were checked against the official source on Oct 31, 2026.
Closing soon
Fri, Nov 13, 2026, 5:00 PM: Tourism Attraction Grant Program (Illinois DCEO). $15,000 to $200,000 per award. Counties, municipalities, nonprofits, local promotion groups and businesses can apply. Local governments must put in at least 50% of the total project cost. Official page: https://dceo.illinois.gov/aboutdceo/grantopportunities/2168-4351.html
Mon, Nov 30, 2026, 11:59 PM CT: FY27 Small Equipment Grant (Illinois Office of the State Fire Marshal). Up to $50,000 for small firefighting and ambulance equipment. Open to government and nonprofit fire and ambulance agencies. No local match. You need SAM.gov and Illinois GATA registration, NFIRS/NERIS reporting compliance for Oct 2024 to Sep 2026, and both the AmpliFund application and the OSFM online form. Official page: https://sfm.illinois.gov/currentfocus/fy-27-small-equipment-grant-.html
A full alert covers every grant on our list that closes in the next 30 days, plus rolling programs you can apply to any time.
Pick a plan
Annual is $150 a year, which saves $30 compared with paying monthly. That's two months free.
If Pro isn't for you, email [email protected] within 14 days of your first charge and you'll get a full refund.
Questions
How is Pro different from the free issue?
The free weekly issue lists open grants. Pro adds the Thursday alert for anything closing in the next 30 days and the full deadline calendar (a PDF sent with your welcome email).
Does it work for townships and fire districts?
Yes. Every grant is marked for cities and villages, townships and fire districts, so you can see right away whether yours can apply. Always confirm eligibility with the program before you apply.
How do I cancel?
Cancel anytime yourself at https://billing.stripe.com/p/login/14A3cvbHl5qadrZ0HzgMw00 (enter the email you paid with), or email [email protected]. You won't be charged again, and you keep Pro until the end of the period you already paid for.