Grants to encourage community economic development, support construction, non-construction, technical assistance, new ideas and creative approaches to advance economic prosperity in distressed communities.
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit local residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding areas include arts and culture, built environment, and in...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to provide loans and sub-grants to low-income individuals in rural areas for water infrastructure projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Individuals may use ...
Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout the ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address poverty, a...
Grants and loans to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands agricultural producers and small non-urban businesses for environmentally friendly energy solutions. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended ...
Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin community organizations and groups to support organizational operations. First-time applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants that are servin...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections. Proj...
Grants of $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, universities and school districts, and faith-based groups to create community gardens in vacant lots. Funding is intended for a wide range of expenses, supplies, and equipment related to program impleme...
Grants to Illinois eligible for-profits, nonprofit organizations, and individuals to develop energy efficiency and renewable energy projects to benefit historically underrepresented communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be finalized prior...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois small business and commercial property owners, tenants, and business districts for environmental sustainability projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to implement sustainability measures that also help reduce operating ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human services, ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and high sc...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for education and health programs to benefit disadvantaged populations. Funding is intended for programs that enhance STEM educational opportunities for K-12 students and programs th...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois individual property owners, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for historic preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to preserve, adapt, or renovate historic structures in downtowns and other comm...
Fellowships with a stipend of $75,000 per year to USA and territories, Canada, and Mexico individual indigenous people for leadership development. Funding is intended to enhance skills in education, mentorship, network building, and theories of change. Fellows will be ...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, and property owners to rehabilitate or preserve historic structures in eligible areas. Funding is intended to enhance the commercial and downtown areas and to support economic development. Funding mu...
Grants to Illinois community-based organizations and public entities for solar energy development in underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations and prequalifications must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support th...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, qualifying municipalities, and educational institutions in eligible locations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of safety, community building, and enviro...
Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in communities in the funding source's service area. Areas of focus include affordable housing, economic...
Grants to Illinois and Michigan nonprofit organizations for educational programs and initiatives in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for programming that increases access to educational opportunities f...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance and preserve human life. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Applicants for Education proposals must meet with program staff prior to applying. Program areas inclu...
Grants of $5,000 to USA small businesses to enhance their impact in communities and promote growth and development. Eligible applicants have impacted communities in a variety of ways, including but not limited to creating jobs, introducing innovative products, and impr...
Grants to USA and territories government agencies and nonprofit organizations for collaborative arts and cultural projects that address community issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations take several weeks to finalize. Eligible projects are those that...
Grants to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for activities that further economic mobility and racial equity. First-time applicants must receive approval, and all applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applyi...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of environmental stewardship, food and agriculture, health equity, and sustainable community developmen...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publi...
Grants to USA and territories local, state, and Tribal governments, metropolitan planning organizations, multi-state groups of entities, and special purpose districts for large-scale bridge improvement projects. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to ...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that promote increased voter participation and citizen education in the election process. Interested applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to the full proposal. Funding is intende...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives and status of Jewish women and girls. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education and lead...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for scholarly research on public policy issues that impact the personal and economic liberties of the nation's citizens. Funding is intended to support scholarship that leads to the publication of policy papers, jo...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to serve under-resourced communities with programs addressing the following areas of interest: mental health, health, emplo...
Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these organiza...
Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government research institutions, and hospitals for collaborative research on economics and decision sciences. Funding is intended to support studies related to the institutions and processes of the American econo...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and community and technical colleges for workforce training. The goal of the program is to prepare people for careers involving skilled labor. Funding is intended to support workforce development in construction/carpentry, heating...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations including municipal and government entities, public schools, and IHEs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to submit a let...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote healthy communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support economic and agricultural development, health and wel...
Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, and grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community projects. Some applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Eligible applicants serve...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools, col...
Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: strong families, financial well-being, and economic opportunities. Eli...
Grants of $10,000 and in-kind donations valued at up to $500 to USA minority-owned small businesses. Funding is intended to promote entrepreneurship and support business owners who are women, people of color, and of low to moderate income. Grants are designed to suppor...
Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in Latin American countries. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects in the area...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois small nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit state residents. Funding is intended for proposals addressing needs in the areas of economic and workforce development and housing. Funding priority will be given to applicants lo...
Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects to promote social justice, empower women and underrepresented communit...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and community groups to stage local festivals and events that promote community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to host events that help people meet each other while educating participants...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian ...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies in multiple states to enhance community life. Funding is intended for projects and programs that address one of the focus areas: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thri...
Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies, transportation authorities, urban planning organizations, Federal Land Management Agencies, and groups of entities to improve and protect bridges throughout the country. Applicants are advised ...
In-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states to benefit local communities. Applicants must align with one of the following focus areas: safety, sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Applicants must...
Grants to USA government agencies and nonprofit organizations in multiple states to foster community engagement. Applicants are advised to ensure that the required paperwork is finalized prior to submitting an application. Applicants must align with one of the followin...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance education in areas where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs, special projects, equipment, and facilities improv...