Grants to USA, Canada, and International emerging writers to support professional development. Eligible types of writing include but are not limited to fiction, creative nonfiction, poetry, and drama. Funding may be used in any way the writer decides will best ben...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, schools, and school districts for projects to address nutrition for children and youth. Funding is intended to ensure that all young people have access to nutritious and culturally...

Grant to an Illinois artist, artisan, and artist team for the development of original public art. The goal of this program is permanent public art celebrating coal country in rest areas of eligible locations. Work will be installed on large granite walls adjacent ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA Native American artists, culture bearers, researchers, curators, and arts administrators for professional development. Applicants must be working in the field of Native American arts. Grants may support travel, self-directed research,...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects focused on Jewish traditions and communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for Initiatives and programs designed to deepen appreciation, awareness, and study of the cultural, historical, and spirit...

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. The purpose of the program is to recognize exceptional performance in the teaching of history at the K–12 level. One teacher from each state...

Grants of $40,000 to USA, Canada, and UK nonfiction writers to complete works already in progress. Topics include, but are not limited to philosophy, graphic nonfiction, memoir, biography, history, food or travel writing, the sciences, personal essays, criticism, ...

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. Prop...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that benefit immigrants in local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that support immigrants through work in the arts, sciences, education, or social serv...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to submit sketches as political commentary, historical reflections, or cultural happenings. Winning individuals will receive $500 towards project-related expenses. Entries will be judged based on alignment...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support specific programs, general operations, and capital projects. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of categories, including arts and culture, education, human services, civic and public affairs, and healt...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a fellowship or receive a grant to further their innovative ideas. Eligible applicants are pursuing projects in any area, including technology, filmmaking, engineering, languages, biology...

Opportunity for a USA artist or team of artists to be considered to create a sculpture to be installed on an eligible college campus. The winning artist will be tasked with creating a sculpture that incorporates the school's mascot and that is made of weather-resi...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to benefit the economic, educational, and cultural interests of the community. Priority is given to organizations ...

Fellowships for USA and territories writers for career and creative development opportunities. Fellowships are offered in the fields of nonfiction or fiction prose and for Jewish fiction. Eligible proposals are from writers with an original English-language manusc...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists to participate in an art exhibition. Eligible creative works must be original and respond to the exhibition themes. Eligible art pieces must be in craft media including but not limited to: wood, metal, fiber, ...

Grants to USA music teachers for professional development activities. Funding is intended to enhance the grantees' teaching and performing skills. Eligible uses of funds include college courses, private study, or projects in the areas of composition, performance, ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit music organizations to develop promotional materials such as brochures, websites, and marketing videos. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits in the development of grant application materials that may be required to secur...

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applican...

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 ...

Grants to USA nonprofit literary organizations to assist writers and poets. Funding is intended to build the capacity of organizations that provide support to writers at any career stage. The purpose of the grant program is to strengthen writers by helping them cr...

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals with a Ph.D. for anthropology research projects. Grant funds must be used for research expenses. Funding is intended to advance the field of anthropology and make a significant impact on anthrop...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or IHE for programs that enhance English language teaching and learning throughout the world. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppor...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA and territories individual artists or artist-led nonprofit organizations for creative and professional development activities and opportunities. Funding is intended to support one of two residency pathways that provide artists with t...

Cooperative Agreements to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to administer a foreign exchange fellowship program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support program implementation costs f...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for culinary arts job training and education programs. Funding is intended to support free training programs for individuals with barriers to employment. Grant funding is unrestricted and may be used for a wid...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for artistic and cultural programs that enhance the connection and general goodwill between the USA and Indonesia. Funding is intended for a variety of project types focused on the literary, performing, and vis...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects focused on education, the arts, secular Jewish culture, and preservation of the Yiddish language. Of particular interest are projects that increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups, improve t...

Grants to USA Jewish charities and nonprofit organizations for a range of initiatives. Funding is intended to support activities in the following focus areas: arts, culture, and humanities, education, health, human services, public and society benefit, and religio...

Awards to Illinois students in kindergarten through grade 12 to recognize youth poets. The program is intended to encourage students to write original works of poetry. Winners are invited to attend an awards ceremony in September. The goal of the program is to enc...

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois artists to promote the creation of art in eligible regions. Funding is intended for expenses related to reserving a venue, purchasing equipment or supplies, attending a class, or obtaining resources essential to engaging in the art...

Grants to Illinois organizations to promote public art in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and events that enhance public participation, artistic awareness, or appreciation of the cultural arts. Proposals for repeat or ongoing events should dem...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, graduate students, and other individuals for projects to foster diversity in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for community scholarship projects and to cover expenses related to attending...

Grants of $4,000 and grants of $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to pursue projects in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for expenses related to fieldwork that contributes to the student's thesis or dissertation. The purpose of th...

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International authors of works related to Catholicism. The purpose of the awards program is to recognize and promote the works of scholars in vernacular Catholicism. Eligible nominated works should be interdisciplinary, with a focus on t...

Grants to USA and Netherlands nonprofit organizations and artists for arts and cultural programming, with a focus on fostering cultural exchange between the two countries. Funding is intended for performances, exhibitions, research, and publications that promote a...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for historic preservation activities. Funding is intended for public educational projects, outreach, and planning. Eligible activities include consultant services, educational materials, speaker fees, distribution of materials...

Grants of up $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois artists, nonprofit organizations, associations, and institutions for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new programs, projects, and events. Eligible proposals have artistic, c...

Grants of $10,000 to USA and territories teaching artists for professional development in the fields of art and education. Grantees will participate in a program that includes trainings, workshops, and mentorship. Funding is intended for artists whose practices in...

Opportunity for immigrants residing in the USA and its territories to compete for prizes for achievements in the culinary arts. In addition to the cash prize of $50,000, award recipients will receive a public relations campaign and endorsements. Individuals workin...

Grants of up to $8,000 to Missouri and Illinois artists in eligible locations to support new projects. Funding is intended for projects that have a strong visual impact and visual arts component. Projects should be open to the general public. Projects must take pl...

Grants to USA writers for written works related to contemporary visual art. Funding is intended for the production of short-form writing, books, translated texts, and articles for both general and specialized art audiences. The program also supports art writing th...

Grants of $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International artists to create and perform presentations depicting various elements of democracy. Eligible performances must be new works and may be multi-disciplinary or in the fields of opera, music, dance, and theater. The...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International composers to create new works that contribute to the understanding of Jewish music. The winning composer will demonstrate artistry, creativity, and professional and technical mastery. In addition to the $50,000 prize ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International composers to participate in a competition to develop work that reflects worldwide culture and musical traditions. Participants will propose new works which display mastery, artistry, and creativity, even as they explo...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, IHEs, and museums to preserve Native American cultural items. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the ex...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs and projects. Funding is intended to support hospitals and schools; museums, performing arts and cultural programs; skills training, educational, and other programming for senior...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International musicians, architects, writers, and visual and digital artists to participate in a residency program in Austria. The purpose of the residency is to promote an exchange of ideas and to provide a venue for international...