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Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, IHE, tribes, and Native American and Indigenous entities for initiatives to promote environmental justice. Funding is intended for existing or new p

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 teachers to take students on excursions related to the state's natural heritage. Funding is intended to explore and study some aspect of the state's biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life in a specific area. The field trip should pe

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, schools, and artists to support the arts and arts education in eligible counties. Arts programs and projects should focus on community engagement and access to the arts. All

Grants to Illinois public entities to acquire flood-prone property in eligible locations. Funding is intended for costs related to acquiring the property, demolishing structures, converting the area to public open-space, and maintaining the area. Projects must be within

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois and Iowa small nonprofit arts organizations in eligible counties for activities to increase organizational capacity. The goal of the funding program is to enhance the quality of life of local residents through arts programs. Funded pro

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local residents. Areas of focus include housing, food, education, and the arts. Funding may be requested to support general operations, projects, and direct services. Proposals

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for initiatives that enhance the local quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support activities that meet unmet needs of the local community and may be used for either new or expanding proj

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit the community in eligible locations. Grant funds may be used to support general operations, projects, and capital programs. Focus areas include education, conservation, and human services. Grants are also made on occ

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an LOI before applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that are inclusive, collaborative, and responsive to the current an

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to serve seniors. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that:

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofits in eligible locations to build and strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to help nonprofits make long-term improvements in their management, governance, or organizational capacity. Grants will

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit and community-based organizations for projects and programs to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities that are dedicated to the community, directly involve youth, and promote youth empowerment