Illinois Treasurer Mike Frerichs urges nonprofit groups to apply for $200,000 in charitable trust grants. The money is for organizations that help people with housing, employment and job training and the maximum award amount is $20,000 dollars. Frerichs says it is an “excellent opportunity for small non-profits of less than a million dollars annual budget to have a greater impact on the people they serve.” Grant applications will be accepted through September 30th. Interested groups can visit ilcharitabletrust.com to get started.