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Grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible communities to improve the lives of women and girls in the wake of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Funding is intended for projects that promote economic stability, access to quality healthcare,

Grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address violence against women and girls of color. Funding is intended for programming and general operating support that promote community-based solutions, interventions, and deeper ex

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to address gender-based inequity. Funding is intended for activities that help to expand the reproductive justice platform and diversify the voices of communities of color on these issues. Eligible nonprof

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois and Indiana early-stage nonprofit and community organizations in eligible locations for general operating and project support. Funding is intended to assist new, small, community-based organizations that are working to advance social

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for events, programs, and cultural activities that promote tourism in eligible locations. Funding is intended to attract visitors, create positive publicity, and support the local economy by increasing hotel occupancy. Events m

Grants and scholarships to Illinois for-profit companies led by founders from diverse backgrounds to promote business development and success. Funding is intended to be used as growth capital, to hire or rehire employees, and to acquire, repair, or enhance equipment to

Grants totaling $60,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, faith-based organizations, and eligible government entities to address the needs of women and children in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for se

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local families and communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Areas of focus include education; health and well-being; and employment and ent

Awards of $1,000 to Illinois individuals in eligible locations to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of education. The awards are intended to honor education professionals who have had a positive impact on schools. The program recognizes respected individu

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit low-income youth in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority areas include food security, accessible healthcare, affordable housing,

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to address the needs of the local community in eligible locations. Program areas of focus include education, financial, health, crisis or emergency services, and new and continuing programs. Eligible proposals benefit residents

Grants of up to $75,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to build capacity for programs that address the needs of local residents in eligible regions. Applicants must submit an LOI and attend an information workshop prior to applying. Funding