60 Illinois Operational Support Grants

60 Operating Support Grants for Illinois

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Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline: 04/25/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA entrepreneur or business owner to boost their business. Funding is intended to assist the business in reaching the next level it is aiming for, such as scaling operations or launching a new product. Grant funds must be used exclusively for...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097
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Grants to USA Qualifying Women Entrepreneurs to Address Particular Business Needs

Deadline: 04/27/26

Grants to USA qualifying women entrepreneurs to address particular business needs. Funding is intended to provide support in the following focus areas: business tools, healthcare, digital marketing, business insurance, retirement, and professional services. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 220054

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 04/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 204314

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Programs, General Operations, and Capital Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 223938

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants of up to $7,500 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations, municipalities, units of government, and faith-based organizations to benefit residents in eligible counties. Grants may be requested for projects, programs, and general support. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 181014

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Educational Organizations, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Be...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, educational organizations, tribal governments, and community development financial institutions for projects that benefit the Native American farming and ranching industries. Focus areas include agricultural education, advoca...

GrantWatch ID#: 197782

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Culinary Arts Job Training and Education Programs

Deadline: 05/01/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 208072

Grants to Illinois Arts and Cultural Organizations for Operating Expenses

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants to Illinois arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for operating expenses. Funding is intended for small and mid-sized arts groups with a proven commitment to equity and serving underrepresented communities. This grant program is designed to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208929

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States for Projects in the Fields of Education, Libraries...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180741

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Veterans, At-Risk Youth, and Children with Disabilties

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit youth and veterans. Priority is given to activities that assist veterans and their families, children with disabilities, and at-risk youth. Funding may be used for general ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220823

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Programs Benefiting Underserved and Low-Income...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved and low-income communities. Nonprofits in eligible areas of California, Colorado, Florida, Illinois, Maryland, New York, Virginia, and Washington, DC may apply. Funding is intended to supp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178645

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Health, Human Services, Education, and Arts Programming for ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for health, human services, arts, culture, and education programming for underserved populations in eligible regions. The Foundation is especially interested in supporting organizations that focus on children's causes, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 180326

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Individuals with Physical Disabilities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit veterans and individuals with physical disabilities. Funding is intended for a range of activities to support people who have experienced illness or traumatic injury, as well as those coping with a limb...

GrantWatch ID#: 215652

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Promote the Arts in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants of $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that improve access, outreach, and opportunities to enrich arts and cultural experien...

GrantWatch ID#: 215178

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits for Operating Support for Programs to Advance Civic...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of $20,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations for operating support for programs to advance civic engagement, policy change, and advocacy efforts in eligible regions. Funding may be used for any organizational needs, including salaries, techno...

GrantWatch ID#: 212279

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Entities to Provide Legal Services to Underrepresented Com...

Deadline: 06/26/26 LOI Date: 05/07/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public entities to provide legal services to underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to increase the capabilities of nonprofit groups to address the need for improvement in the provision of legal services to unde...

GrantWatch ID#: 220485

Grants to USA Community Organizations in Midwestern States Addressing the Needs of Low-Income ...

Deadline: 06/30/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Ohio, and Wisconsin grassroots community organizations and groups for general operational support. First-time applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants that...

GrantWatch ID#: 185154
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and NGOs to Help Offset the Ope...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and NGOs to help offset the operational costs of fieldwork. Funding is available in three categories: professional development, outreach, and field equipment. Of...

GrantWatch ID#: 220593

Grants to Michigan and Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 07/01/26 LOI Date: 06/01/26

Grants to Michigan and Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants should submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of the arts, financial educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 218027

Grants to USA Businesses to Provide Support for Critical Financial Expenses

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of $1,000 USD to USA businesses to provide support for critical financial expenses. Funding is intended to assist entrepreneurs in addressing challenges, problems, and emergencies and may be used for a range of expenses that include, but are not limited to,...

GrantWatch ID#: 221234

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Programs that Benefit Resid...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, workforce development, health, hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 195324

Grants to USA and Territories Nonprofit Poetry Organizations for Capacity Building and Operati...

Deadline: 07/15/26 Conference Date: 06/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories nonprofit poetry organizations for capacity building and operating expenses. The purpose of funding is to offer adaptable support that allows organizations to advance their missions and maintain essential work in the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223485

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Initiatives to Enhance Oral Health

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to USA and Canada qualifying nonprofit organizations for initiatives to enhance oral health. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. The goal of the funding program is to increase access to urgent and restorati...

GrantWatch ID#: 178853

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits to Improve Access to Health Services in Eligible Re...

Deadline: 07/17/26

Grants to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations to address health needs and access to healthcare among underserved populations in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects, programs, and general operating support in the following areas of focus: m...

GrantWatch ID#: 194941

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Enhance Arts Programming

Deadline: 07/17/26 LOI Date: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, public school districts, and government entities to enhance arts programming in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a Letter of Interest prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209204

Grants to Illinois Arts Nonprofits for General Operating Support

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to strengthen small arts nonprofits of all disciplines and traditions. Applicants must be prod...

GrantWatch ID#: 173120

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin Nonprofits for Land Stewardship and Preservation

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations to support operations and activities that promote land stewardship and preservation in eligible regions. New applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance the prot...

GrantWatch ID#: 181406

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of immigrants and refugees, seniors,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225368

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Improve Healthcare in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 08/03/26 LOI Date: 06/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve healthcare in eligible areas. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to a full proposal. Funding is intended for projects that address long-term impact and immediate health needs in the community. Eligible...

GrantWatch ID#: 218601

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Jewish Women and...

Deadline: 08/05/26 LOI Date: 05/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives and status of Jewish women and girls. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operational support as well as f...

GrantWatch ID#: 181273

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit eligible communities. Funding may be requested for programs in social welfare, education, and arts and culture. Within the focus areas, the Foundation supports multi-year program grants, operational gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172859

Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities in E...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of youth education, environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168578

Grants and In-Kind Support to Illinois Nonprofits to Enhance Maternal Health Care and Equity i...

Deadline: 09/04/26 LOI Date: 05/22/26

Grants of $30,000 and in-kind support to Illinois nonprofit organizations to enhance equity and access to maternal health care in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operating support. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181396

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Institutions, and Individuals for Prof...

Deadline: 10/05/26 LOI Date: 06/05/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, institutions, and individuals for professional development activities in the field of grain operations. Applicants are required to pre-qualify prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding areas of in...

GrantWatch ID#: 213632

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Foster Equity and Address Social Issues

Deadline: 10/23/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to foster equity and address social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Focus areas include health equity, climate, arts and culture, and sustainability. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219719

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Native American Tribes for Programs to Benefit Troubled and At-Ri...

Deadline: 01/31/27

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and federally recognized Native American Tribes for programs and initiatives that benefit troubled and at-risk youth. Funding may be requested to support general operations, capacity-building projects, and capi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200921

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit children. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, health and wellness, and human services, such as ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228196

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits in the Funder's Service Area for Programs ...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations in the funder's service area for programs benefitting local communities. Eligible projects address disaster relief, workforce development, health and social services, and economic stability. Grants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 226954

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Positively Impact Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to positively impact local communities. Funding may be requested for program support, capital support, and general operating support. Areas of focus include education and advancement, disability and empowermen...

GrantWatch ID#: 144033

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Clubs for Animal Rescue and Rehabilitation Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and clubs to offset costs associated with the rescue of pets. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, supplies, spaying and neutering, and veterinary care. The rescue grant program provides financial assistance to n...

GrantWatch ID#: 147494

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Capital Projects that Benefit Local Children and Youth

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for capital projects to improve the quality of life for local children and youth in eligible locations. Eligible expenses include capital projects and campaigns, operations enhancement, and infrastructure improvements. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 164660

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and activities within the focus areas of conservation, health, economic development and mobility, capacity building, and social impact. Projects sh...

GrantWatch ID#: 165869

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Promote System Reform and Equity

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that promote system reform and equity. Funding is intended for programming that addresses narrative change, policy analysis, advocacy, and community organizing. The goal of the program is to address needs whe...

GrantWatch ID#: 176315

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Projects to Improve Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for activities to benefit local communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Organizations located in select counties in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming,...

GrantWatch ID#: 187452

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs and Projects to Benefit Horses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to benefit horses. Eligible activities and services include those that contribute to the maintenance, care, promotion, and improvement of horse populations. Projects pertaining to all ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193966

Loans to USA Small Businesses to Provide Financial Support Due to Military Call-Up of an Essen...

Deadline: Ongoing

Loans to USA small businesses for financial support due to the absence of an essential employee who has been called up for active military duty. Loans will be limited to the amount of economic injury to the business and may be used for operating expenses until the...

GrantWatch ID#: 199205

Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants and sponsorships of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding may be requested for capital support, general operating support, program support, event sponsorships, exhibitions, and performances or productions. Areas ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200511

Grants to Illinois Agencies for Workforce Development Projects

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois units of local government for projects for neighborhood improvement programs benefiting low and moderate-income residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations and a public hearing must be held before applying. Funding is intended...

GrantWatch ID#: 206362

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Access Technology at a Reduced Ra...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to have access to the funding source's technology at a reduced rate. Participating nonprofits may use the technology to improve their operations and increase productivity, thereby boosting thei...

GrantWatch ID#: 215697