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583 Higher Education Grants for Illinois

Higher education grants for Universities and Colleges (IHE) serving the needs of low-income students. Grants for IHEs to provide Career Education and College Campus Activities.

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Grants to USA IHEs for Projects to Train Graduate Students in the Skills Needed for Successful...

Deadline 09/08/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for projects to train graduate students in the skills needed for successful STEM careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a variety of training...

GrantWatch ID#: 216424
Upcoming

Fellowships to USA Scholars and Linguists to Conduct Language Research

Deadline 09/10/25

Fellowships of up to $60,000 to USA and territories scholars, researchers, and linguists to conduct language research. Applicants are advised that required registration must be completed prior to applying. Fellows will contribute to the development of scholarly knowled...

GrantWatch ID#: 191943

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Create Infrastructure that will Enhance Research in Speci...

Deadline 09/12/25

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations to create infrastructure that will enhance research in specific science and technology areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended for planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 209255

Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers Associated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Data Analysis P...

Deadline 09/15/25

Grants to USA and territories scientists, engineers, and educators associated with IHEs and nonprofit organizations for data analysis projects in a wide range of science and engineering disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several we...

GrantWatch ID#: 216427
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Humanities Programs Related to Wars a...

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for humanities programs related to wars and conflicts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to support the study...

GrantWatch ID#: 160163
NEW

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research to Improve Accessibilit...

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments for research projects to improve accessibility and inclusivity in STEM workplaces and education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 209251
NEW

Grants to USA IHEs for Engineering Research Projects

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for engineering research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support IHEs and researchers who are typically unfunded, in order to broaden ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216434
Upcoming

Grants to USA Teachers, Scholars, and Researchers for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline 09/17/25

Grants of $8,000 to USA teachers, scholars, and researchers for scholarly research projects in the humanities disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are welcome from scholars in all humanities an...

GrantWatch ID#: 151116

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal Governments for Field Research in the Hum...

Deadline 09/24/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal governments for field research in the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research...

GrantWatch ID#: 191388

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Educational Activities to Benefit Individu...

Deadline 09/26/25 LOI Date: 08/27/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and IHEs for educational activities to benefit individuals from diverse backgrounds. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 209681

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Technical Education Prog...

Deadline 10/02/25

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce more qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174409
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Promote Equality in STEM Fields for Women in Academia

Deadline 10/02/25 LOI Date: 04/24/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects that further the careers of women in STEM fields. A letter of intent, a preliminary proposal, or contact with staff are required prior to submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to promote gender ...

GrantWatch ID#: 176005

Grants to USA IHEs and Educational Nonprofits for Collaborative Research on Critical Health Is...

Deadline 10/03/25

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit research or educational organizations for collaborative research projects that address critical issues in the fields of health and biomedicine. Funding is intended to support transdisciplinary studies in fields such as computers, behavi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193420
Upcoming

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits for Humanities Projects That Benefit Underserved Populations

Deadline 10/07/25

Grants of up to $30,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA and territories IHEs and nonprofit organizations for humanities projects that benefit underserved populations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to complete. Grant cate...

GrantWatch ID#: 205495
NEW

Grants to USA Private Colleges and Universities for Projects to Benefit Students and Faculty

Deadline 10/09/25 LOI Date: 08/28/25

Grants to USA private colleges and universities for projects to benefit students and faculty. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects related to higher education, especially those that improve faculty l...

GrantWatch ID#: 204723

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Address Racial Injustices and Sys...

Deadline 10/14/25

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and tribal and local governments for projects addressing racial injustices and systemic racism in the STEM field. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197938
NEW

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Scientists for Research and Education Projects in Astronomy an...

Deadline 10/15/25

Fellowships to USA doctoral scientists for the implementation of independent scientific research projects. Applicants are required to register with the online application system prior to applying. Funding is intended for early-career researchers at eligible host instit...

GrantWatch ID#: 175937

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Government Agencies for Behavioral Re...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, Tribes, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for behavioral research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance research-orient...

GrantWatch ID#: 215872

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Basic Research Regarding Chemica...

Deadline 10/17/25 LOI Date: 09/17/25

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for basic research regarding chemical warfare agents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that w...

GrantWatch ID#: 215612
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits to Develop Model Neuroscientific Res...

Deadline 10/17/25 LOI Date: 09/17/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations to develop model neuroscientific research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217682
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Engage Students in Science and Engineering Research

Deadline 10/27/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for collaborative science and engineering research activities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to engage undergraduate and graduate students i...

GrantWatch ID#: 174400

Grants to USA IHEs for Research Projects Related to Pain Management

Deadline 10/28/25 LOI Date: 09/28/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for research projects related to pain management. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for basic and mechanistic research projects, projects to imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 216833

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Research on Technology-Based Learning

Deadline 11/04/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal governments for research addressing new technologies in the field of education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed in advance of applying. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 182497
Upcoming

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Postdoctoral Scientists for Training and Research

Deadline 11/05/25

Fellowships to USA early-career postdoctoral scientists at qualified IHEs and nonprofit organizations for training and research. Funding is intended to support career development to prepare scientists for future employment in the fields of academia, industry or private...

GrantWatch ID#: 175976

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Research and Development Projects to Improve Pr...

Deadline 11/12/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal governments, and others for research and development activities to enhance PreK-12 STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 177489

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Scientific Research Proje...

Deadline 11/12/25

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and IHEs for scientific research projects related to neuroscience. Eligible proposals focus on either innovative research projects or projects to advance data sharing in the field. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 212262
NEW

Grants to USA and Canada Educational and Research Institutions for Research Centers Addressing...

Deadline 12/04/25 LOI Date: 08/07/25

Grants to USA and Canada educational and research institutions for the creation of research centers that focus on the impacts of climate change on human health. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to build collabor...

GrantWatch ID#: 217821

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and For-Profits to Promote Scientific Research Careers

Deadline 01/28/26 LOI Date: 12/29/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and for-profit organizations to expand the workforce in the area of scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take six weeks or more. Funding is intended to support educational activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 195215
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators Employed at IHEs, Hospital...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for young researchers en...

GrantWatch ID#: 216162
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Employed at IHEs, Hospitals, and Research...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for senior investigators who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216163
NEW

Grants to USA IHEs, Legal Research Organizations, and Sea Grant Programs for Research Projects...

Deadline 10/01/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA institutions of higher education, legal research organizations, and Sea Grant programs for research projects related to marine law. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217692

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofit Charitable Organizations to Impact Public Policy in a Varie...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit charitable organizations to impact public policy in a variety of national and international issues. In previous years, grants have been awarded for general operations and project support to think tanks, national councils, judicial org...

GrantWatch ID#: 125864

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations and Healthcare Providers to Advance H...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities, healthcare providers, IHEs, medical associations, and community groups for innovative activities related to rare diseases. Funding is intended to support projects and events that further healthcare, educati...

GrantWatch ID#: 153338

Grants to USA Individuals for Pro-Israel Events on College and University Campuses

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA students and campus professionals for interactive initiatives and events that support Israel. Funding is intended to engage college students in dialogue that helps promote positive aspects of Israel, including its culture, technology, politics, and societ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154228

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Prepare Health Professionals to Meet Current Health Needs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, institutions, and agencies for programs that ensure healthcare professionals are well-educated and prepared to meet contemporary health needs. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 157996

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Prepare Health Professionals to Meet Contemporary Nee...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, institutions, and agencies for programs to ensure healthcare professionals are well-educated and prepared to meet contemporary health needs. Funding is intended for projects addressing medical stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 157997

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and IHEs for Ocean Conservation Projects

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and IHEs for projects related to ocean conservation. Funding is specifically intended for projects related to supporting sustainable fishing and marine protected areas surrounding island ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159199
NEW

Award to a USA Medical School Faculty Member to Recognize Efforts in Supporting Ethnic and Rac...

Deadline Ongoing

Award of $25,000 to a USA medical school faculty member to acknowledge efforts to achieve justice and equity for minorities in the fields of healthcare and medical education. The recipient will be awarded a grant for a project that supports the equity and needs of ethn...

GrantWatch ID#: 159930

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Benefit Eligible Communities in the Areas o...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and faith-based organizations, in multiple states to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of economic development and early childhood...

GrantWatch ID#: 161489
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs and Research Centers for Science and Mathematics...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International educational institutions and research centers for projects in the fields of physical sciences, computer science, and mathematics. Applicants must submit a letter of intent in advance of a full proposal. This program will support...

GrantWatch ID#: 161529

In-Kind Support to USA Independent Filmmakers for Film Production Assistance

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind support to USA independent filmmakers for assistance in producing films. The program provides loans of professional-grade camera equipment and assistance with post-production. The program should benefit students and early-career filmmakers. Applicants may reque...

GrantWatch ID#: 161562

Grants to Illinois Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs to Develop Recreational Areas and Facilities...

Deadline Ongoing

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 161855

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs That Advance Gir...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for work in developing countries that furthers schooling for girls and young women. The purpose of the program is to support girls in elementary, secondary, and post-secondary schools. Funding is availabl...

GrantWatch ID#: 161907

Grants to USA, Canada, and International For-Profits and Canada Nonprofits to Collaborate wi...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit organizations and Canada nonprofit organizations to collaborate with universities for research projects in any sector. Applicants must consult staff before applying. The purpose of this program is to solve research ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 162825

Grants to USA Agencies and Public Charities for Projects that Enhance the Quality of Life in E...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA government agencies and public charities for a wide range of projects that strengthen communities and enhance the quality of life in eligible communities. Priority is given to proposals in the areas of education, environmental stewardship, and employee in...

GrantWatch ID#: 163623
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Research Projects that Foster Financial Well-Being

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and public colleges and universities for research to help individuals gain necessary tools, knowledge, and skills regarding financial issues. The funding is intended for research geared to ensuring that individuals and fa...

GrantWatch ID#: 163638

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs in Education, Arts and Culture, Social Services, and Hea...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help improve the quality of life for underserved populations throughout the country. Funding is intended to address significant issues in the areas of social service, health, education, and arts and culture. Eligible applicants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167237
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Initiatives to Benefit Youth

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and initiatives that benefit youth. Previously funded grants include the establishment of endowment scholarships at universities and other educational institutions. The Board seeks to grant funds to organizations in a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 167659

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Programs and Projects Related to Health and Disease

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, including associations, hospitals, universities, and support groups, for innovative projects in the areas of patient services, medical and scientific education, and charitable events related to healthcare and social ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 169063

Grants to USA and Israel Scientist Teams for Collaborative Oceanic Sciences Research

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with institutions for higher education for collaborative research projects in the field of marine oceanography. All proposals must be jointly submitted by a USA and Israel principal investigator. The program will acce...

GrantWatch ID#: 170459
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