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Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that advance the idea of a sustainable community in the priority areas of workforce developme...
In-kind donations of training services to USA park and recreation agency professionals to enhance youth programs. Leading national training organizations will focus on coaching the agency staff to ensure that all who interact with young people are equipped with skills ...
Grants to USA and territories state, local, and tribal governments and tribal organizations for collaborative projects between criminal justice and mental health agencies. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding i...
Awards to USA, Canada, and International libraries for exceptional public relations programs. Examples of eligible programs include summer reading programs, rebranding efforts, promoting unique archives, community partnerships, and awareness campaigns. In recognition o...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of people with Down syndrome. Funding is intended to support workshops, webinars, conferences, and programs. Audiences for these programs and activities can be indivi...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. Funding is intended to support programs that benefit women and minority and under-represented communities. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progr...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote civic involvement. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support the implementation of democracy with a focus on how voting can affect issues people car...
Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies for projects that strengthen the security of local communities. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to implement community policing strate...
Grants to USA and territories law enforcement agencies to establish and expand mental and behavioral health services and to develop crisis-related training programs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to promote commu...
Opportunity for USA individuals, groups, schools, and organizations to participate in a competition to update learning and teaching strategies for K-12 students. The purpose of the challenge is to devise the infrastructure necessary to incorporate digital elements in i...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to protect individual liberty and promote faithfulness to the Constitution. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Program focus areas include constitutional order, civil society, informed c...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian educati...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve fi...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible areas to address organizational needs. Funding is intended for activities including but not limited to addressing longstanding challenges and redefining partnerships. Eligible applicants are locat...
Grants of $2,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, schools, libraries, and faith-based organizations to develop humanities programming. Funding is intended to support organizational planning and assessment and to advance DEI initiat...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit diverse communities and reduce racial discrimination and disparities. Proposal are accepted in the following focus areas: safe communities, health and wellness, and workforce development. Funding is inte...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, workforce development, health, human se...
Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International filmmakers to produce feature-length films. Funding is intended to support films within the following areas of interest: civics, the environment, and education. The Fund supports docu...
Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, public libraries, faith-based entities, and educational foundations for programs and activities that promote social justice in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects with long-lasting, measurabl...
Grants to USA and territories states and Tribes to develop and maintain public safety registries. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a range of projects that assist jurisdictions with developin...
Grants to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit arts organizations in eligible regions for programs that engage underserved communities in the arts. Funding is intended for unique performing and visual arts programming that reaches a diverse audience using a variety of metho...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit children, youth, and young adults. Funding is intended to support projects and activities within the focus areas of environmental stewardship and the arts. Grants will assist organizations that have strong...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, communities, and individuals for projects related to ancient literature, language, and history. Funding is intended to support programs, events, and projects that involve community residents in discussions on topi...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois artists, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, and for-profits in eligible regions for arts and cultural programs to benefit local neighborhoods. Funding is intended to support the cultural vitality of the area. Grants will be ava...
Grants to Illinois arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating expenses. Funding is intended for small and mid-sized arts groups with a proven commitment to equity and serving underrepresented communities. One- and three-year grants are offered....
Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and faith-based entities for programs and activities that benefit children and youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that address the overal...
Grants to USA and territories agencies, IHEs, Tribes, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to conduct research related to early childhood education and care. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intende...
Grants to USA and territories state and local governments and their agencies, Native American Tribal governments, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations to mitigate the cultural and community impacts of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and climate change. Required regist...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, for-profit businesses, government agencies, schools, and school districts for recycling and waste reduction initiatives in eligible locations. Funding is intended for source reduction activities, purchasing co...
Opportunity for USA cities and counties to participate in a financial training program. The program is intended to give local governments the ability to provide counseling to members of their communities, particularly those with low and moderate incomes. The goal of th...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects addressing mental health. Funding is intended to support a broad range of initiatives, including but not limited to educational programs, awareness campaigns, prevention, and treatment effort...
Grants to Illinois government entities and for-profit and nonprofit grocery stores in eligible locations to improve access to healthy foods. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to improve access to ...
Grants to USA and territories eligible nonprofit organizations and state and territory governments for home visiting services to improve maternal and child health. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. New applicants are ...
Grants to Illinois Black and Latinx for-profit and nonprofit community developers in eligible locations for real estate and land use activities and projects. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to due diligence, preliminary plans, and other costs incurred pri...
Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, Tribes, agencies, and IHEs to reduce and prevent violent crime. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs, services, and activities that meet the needs of residents in eligible communities. Funding can be used to cover a variety of costs, including, but not limited to, project support...
Grants to Illinois government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs for projects to develop recreational areas and facilities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support the acquisition and enhancement of publicly accessible areas including, but not limi...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit and public organizations in eligible locations to host recreational and sports events to benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support virtual and in-person events such as biking, walking, hiking, and triathlons that are open to t...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support capacity-building activities, and programs and projects in the areas of workforce development, c...
Grants to Illinois nonprofits in eligible regions for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is for projects in the focus areas of human services, cultural arts, healthcare, and education. Eligible programs are those that benefit communi...
Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to address the needs of residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support capital, operating, and program expenses. Focus areas include education, culture, health, youth, community development, and basic...
Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local, state, or federal government, libraries, and IHEs for programs and projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Focus areas include workforce training, small business development, and affor...
Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois local government agencies and transportation and park districts for the development of public recreational projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended to enhance and update local parks, as well as pedestrian and bicycle infras...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for environmental sustainability projects. Funding is intended for programs and activities that promote conservation, clean air, and green spaces. The goal of the grant is to create, maint...
Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in a variety of focus areas, including education and training, health and wellbeing, expanding acces...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs and projects that address the needs of communities served by the funding source. Eligible focus areas include youth enrichment, health and wellness, the arts, and the community. Organizations must be...
Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations for operating support for programs to advance civic engagement, policy change, and advocacy efforts in eligible regions. Funding may be used for any organizational needs, including salaries, techn...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for programs that will help victims of crime. Priority will be given to programs serving typically underserved populations. Funding is intended to establish or expand programs that help victim...
Grants of $50,000 to USA research sites and community-based practices to enhance inclusivity in clinical research trials. Funding is intended to help less experienced research sites gain skills and resources so they will be chosen for studies and improve the reach of c...
Grants to USA Native American organizations and Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is intended to expand or bolster existing funding for a variety of community progra...