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37 Illinois Operational Support Grants

37 Operating Support Grants for Illinois

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Grants to Michigan and Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Communities in Eligible Locations

Deadline 01/03/25

Grants to Michigan and Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of the arts, financial education, youth empowerment, entrepreneurship, and stable housing. The progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 218027

Grants to USA State Agencies to Initiate or Expand Programs that Promote Access to Healthy Foo...

Deadline 01/10/25

Grants to USA state agencies to initiate or expand programs that promote access to healthy foods in schools. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. programs may use a wide range of methods to connect students to food...

GrantWatch ID#: 217687

Grants to USA Nonprofits That Utilize Music in Their Programming for General Operating Support

Deadline 01/24/25 Conference Date: 01/09/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that utilize music in their programming for general operating support. Applicants must submit a preliminary letter prior to applying. Requests will be accepted from organizations with programming that utilizes music...

GrantWatch ID#: 207838

Grants to USA and International Organizations for Social Justice Projects to Meet Critical Com...

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to USA, territories, Mexico, and Haiti organizations for general operating support and community projects. Funding is intended for social justice projects that meet critical community needs. Eligible programs are those that align with one of the funding source's...

GrantWatch ID#: 176939
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Locations to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 01/31/25

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. Proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 204314
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Building Activities to Support Their Mission

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity building activities to support their mission. Funding is intended to support the projects and operations of organizations serving people with bleeding and clotting disorders. Collaboration projects are strongly encoura...

GrantWatch ID#: 215711

Grants to USA Qualifying Local Education Agencies for General Operating Expenses

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to USA qualifying local education agencies for general operating expenses. Funding may be used for utilities, supplies, books, teacher salaries, and administrative costs. Eligible LEAs are those who demonstrate that the Federal government has acquired partial ow...

GrantWatch ID#: 218252
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Grants to Illinois and Indiana Emerging Nonprofit and Community Organizations in Eligible Coun...

Deadline 02/11/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit and community organizations in eligible counties for general operating and project support. Funding is intended to assist new, small, community-based organizations as well as established groups that are working ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201015
Upcoming

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline 02/15/25

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects and programs that address community needs through education, services, and awareness. Grants can also support general operations....

GrantWatch ID#: 179291
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Grant to a USA Entrepreneur or Business Owner to Boost Their Business

Deadline 02/19/25

Grant of $2,500 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 legi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218097
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofit Music Organizations for Musical Performance...

Deadline 02/27/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit music presenting and performing organizations for musical performances and operational support. New applicants are required to create an account prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended for organizations...

GrantWatch ID#: 180259
NEW

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

Deadline 03/07/25 Conference Date: 01/15/25

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, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 168578
Upcoming

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

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants of up to $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, techn...

GrantWatch ID#: 212279
NEW

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Eligible Communities

Deadline 03/28/25 LOI Date: 01/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, and grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Eligible applicants ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 191257

Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Projects to Benefit Loca...

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects to promote social justice, empower women and underrepresented communit...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463

Grants to Illinois and Michigan Nonprofits for Programs to Increase Access to Educational Oppo...

Deadline 05/02/25 LOI Date: 02/28/25

Grants to Illinois and Michigan nonprofit organizations for educational projects and programs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for general operating expenses or programming that increases access to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175935
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States for Projects in the Fields of Education, Libraries...

Deadline 05/31/25

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 the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180741

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Residents in Eligible Areas

Deadline 07/31/25

Grants to Illinois organizations for projects to benefit communities in eligible regions. Requests for capital and operational support may be considered. Applicants must describe how they will address the funding source's mission, which is the understanding and enhance...

GrantWatch ID#: 149322

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 08/15/25

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 grants,...

GrantWatch ID#: 172859

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Areas to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended for programs that help to improve educational outcomes and enable individuals to become self-sufficient, active participa...

GrantWatch ID#: 206523

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 empowerment, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 144033

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Adult Education and Literacy Programs

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that improve literacy among adults and families. Funding is intended to support new and existing educational and literacy programs that teach adults literacy skills that will enable them to grow, communicate, and thriv...

GrantWatch ID#: 156183

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. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 164660

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

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that promote system reform and equity. Requests may be for general operating or program support. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of organization development and leadership growth, enhancemen...

GrantWatch ID#: 176315
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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 breed...

GrantWatch ID#: 193966

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 of fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 200511
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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 to p...

GrantWatch ID#: 206362
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Groups, Companies, and Individuals for...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, groups, companies, and qualifying individuals for animal advocacy projects. Funding is intended to support general expenses as well as specific projects that benefit animals. Priority will be shown to activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 213171
NEW

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits Serving Eligible Counties for Organizational Support

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations serving eligible counties for organizational support. Funding is intended to assist nonprofits with expenses for unanticipated needs and opportunities. Funds may be used for purposes such as professional develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 213261

Grants to USA Academic and Research Institutions, CBOs, Direct Care Providers, and New Compani...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA academic and research institutions, CBOs, direct care providers, and new companies for brain-related research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to a full application. Funding is intended for science-based, research-oriented projects that a...

GrantWatch ID#: 213813

Grants and In-Kind Marketing Support to USA Nonprofits to Improve Operations

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind marketing support to USA nonprofit organizations to improve operations. In addition to advertising funds, eligible organizations receive professional advice on the best way to publicize their work and reach a larger audience. The purpose of the grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 214028
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA BIPOC-Led News Organizations for Capacity-Building Activities

Deadline Ongoing

Grants and in-kind support to USA BIPOC-led and serving nonprofit and for-profit news organizations for capacity-building activities. Funding is available for general operating support for nonprofit organizations, project support for for-profit organizations, and field...

GrantWatch ID#: 214054
NEW

Grants to Illinois Businesses to Strengthen Operations and Encourage Structural Improvements

Deadline Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois businesses in eligible locations to promote growth and implement physical improvements. Certain applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen local businesses or t...

GrantWatch ID#: 214623
NEW

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 their soc...

GrantWatch ID#: 215697
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofit Youth Organizations for Programs to Improve the Quality of Life for Ur...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit youth organizations for projects and activities to improve the quality of life for urban youth. The funding is intended to help young people who have not been able to realize their dreams and goals due to financial limitations. The funding sourc...

GrantWatch ID#: 215721
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Capacity Building and Programming to Improve the Quality of Life ...

Deadline Ongoing

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for capacity building and programming to improve the quality of life of children, families, and communities. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and operational support. Prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 215893
NEW

In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Qualifying Nonprofits and NGOs to Support ...

Deadline Ongoing

In-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations in eligible countries to support operations and community impact. Requests will be accepted for donations of technology products such as hardware, software, subsc...

GrantWatch ID#: 216533
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