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Grants of up to $500 to Illinois households in eligible locations for disaster relief efforts. Funding is intended to assist local individuals and families who have been affected by natural disasters. Specifically, grants may be used to assist households whose primary r

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions in eligible areas for a wide range of activities that benefit communities. Priority will be given to proposals addressing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, racial e

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit residents throughout the state. Funding is intended for programs in the areas of workforce and economic development, housing programs, and food programs. Special attention will be given

Grants of up to $8,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, associations, and institutions in eligible locations for arts projects, programs, and events that benefit residents. Proposals should advance the arts in the community and promote economic opportunities for art

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that enhance the local quality of life, address a comm

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies in eligible communities for programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for programs to enhance youth development, to support cultural activities

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of families, women, child welfare and protection, shelter, health, hunger prevention

Grants to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that benefit children, youth, and communities in eligible locations. Funding primarily supports, but is not limited to, organizations working to improve the community and provid

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects and programs to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that address art, youth, leadership training, health, education, social services, social justice, environmental p

Grants to Arizona and Illinois K-12 teachers and schools in eligible locations to promote high-quality education. Funding is intended to increase community and family engagement in school, provide learning opportunities for classrooms, and strengthen public school syste

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, IHEs, and government agencies in eligible areas for arts events and learning experiences. A wide range of art disciplines are eligible including arts education, visual arts, theater, music, literature, ethnic and

Grants to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations, IHEs, and school districts for training programs that prepare underserved residents for work in the construction and building industries. Applicants must prequalify through the online system prior to applying.