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98 Preschool Grants for Illinois

Grants for early childhood programs, grants for childcare and daycare programs to promote literacy, nutrition & physical activity at preschools including food gardens, outdoor classrooms and playgrounds.

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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Eligible Communities

Deadline 02/28/25

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 USA, Canada, and International Educators for Youth Research Projects in the Environm...

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International environmental educators for youth research projects in the environmental sciences. Funding is intended to support projects involving K-12 students in both formal and informal education settings, such as parks and nature centers....

GrantWatch ID#: 204579

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations including municipal and government entities, public schools, and IHEs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to submit a let...

GrantWatch ID#: 173708

Grants to USA Educators for Books, Art Supplies, Software, and Equipment to Enhance Learning

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants of up to $500 to USA educators for projects and materials to enhance classroom learning. Funding is intended for a wide range of classroom materials, including but not limited to, books, calculators, math manipulatives, lab materials, software, art supplies, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 174880

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and K-12 Schools for Educational Garden...

Deadline 03/05/25

Grants of $3,500 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and K-12 public, private, and charter schools for new or existing gardening projects. Requests may be made for edible educational gardens that grow fruits, herbs, edible flowers, g...

GrantWatch ID#: 182429

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Faith-Based Organizations to Provide Art...

Deadline 03/05/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations to provide arts programming in eligible regions. Eligible program types include arts education, musical and cultural activities, sculpture and visual fine arts...

GrantWatch ID#: 200580
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools Serving Eligible Regions for Arts Activit...

Deadline 03/05/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations serving eligible regions for arts activities that encourage economic growth. Funding is intended to support new or existing programs. Eligible applicants are those serving indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 200581
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools Serving Eligible Regions to Improve the W...

Deadline 03/05/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations serving eligible regions for programs and services to improve the well-being of animals. Funding is intended for activities that promote the adoption and care o...

GrantWatch ID#: 200582

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies, including libraries, school districts, and park districts, for projects that benefit residents in eligible locations. New applicants must attend a grant workshop prior to applying. Fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 151988

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Environmental Projects in Eligible States

Deadline 03/07/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for environmental stewardship projects in eligible states. Funding is intended for programs focused on education about the environment, climate change, clean water, water-based activities, and conservation. Proje...

GrantWatch ID#: 179602
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline 03/10/25

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 seniors, yo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Education Resear...

Deadline 03/14/25

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for education research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for the creation of national research centers foc...

GrantWatch ID#: 212015

In-Kind Grants of Career Exploration Software to USA Schools, IHEs, Groups, Agencies, and Educ...

Deadline 03/15/25

In-kind grants of career exploration software to USA schools, IHEs, community groups, agencies, and other educational organizations serving PreK-12 students. Participants will receive software subscriptions and related equipment that exposes students to job shadowing a...

GrantWatch ID#: 212333

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Activities that Advance Education, Preservation, and Wellness

Deadline 03/28/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. For 2025, sub-areas of focus include early childhood educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 208315

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, School Districts, Corporations, and IHEs for Histo...

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, school districts, IHEs, and native corporations for historical preservation activities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 148843

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Schools to Purchase Instruments for Children's Music Programs

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants to USA and Israel Nonprofits for General Support and Capital Projects in Jewish Communi...

Deadline 03/31/25

Grants to USA and Israel nonprofit organizations for a wide range of projects and programs that benefit Jewish communities. Funding is intended for capital projects, general operating support, or programming. In the United States, grants will primarily support resident...

GrantWatch ID#: 180526
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Scholarships to USA Family Members of Fallen or Disabled Military Service Members and First Re...

Deadline 03/31/25

Scholarships to USA family members of fallen or disabled military service members and first responders. Scholarships are available for tutoring, private school, and higher education. Eligible applicants are dependants and spouses of military service members and first r...

GrantWatch ID#: 207904
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human services, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Schools to Promote the Practice of Meditation

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government entities, IHEs and schools for projects that expand or introduce the practice of mindful meditation in underserved populations. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Eligible projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187242

Grants to USA and Canada PreK-12 Teachers for Book Purchases to Enhance Classroom Libraries

Deadline 04/01/25

Grants of $500 and grants of $6,000 to USA and Canada PreK-12 teachers and student teachers for book purchases to enhance their classroom libraries. Grantees will choose books based on the specific needs of their students. Funding is intended for applicants dedicated t...

GrantWatch ID#: 194170
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools for Student Literacy Programs

Deadline 04/03/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public libraries, and K-12 schools in multiple states for programs that focus on student literacy. Funding is intended for organizations that provide literacy programs that target students who are below grade level readers. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 180349
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Grants to USA LEAs Partnering with Schools, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Community Partners to...

Deadline 04/04/25 Conference Date: 03/12/25

Grants to USA local educational agencies partnering with schools, nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and community partners for activities that reduce energy consumption in public K-12 schools across the country. Funding is intended to support projects ...

GrantWatch ID#: 206916

Award to a USA School Audiologist or Speech-Language Pathologist to Recognize Outstanding Acco...

Deadline 04/09/25

Award of $2,000 to a USA audiologist or speech-language pathologist to recognize outstanding accomplishments. Funding will be awarded for outstanding service in PreK-12 schools. Applicants should demonstrate how their activities have had a positive and significant impa...

GrantWatch ID#: 158466

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Educational Institutions to Support Japanese Language Education P...

Deadline 04/10/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions to establish, expand, or maintain Japanese language education programs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to cover expenditur...

GrantWatch ID#: 144103

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Teachers and College Students for Earth Science Proje...

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants of $750 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 teachers, community college faculty members, and community college students to support participation in the earth science disciplines. Awards will be made to educators and students in support of the following activi...

GrantWatch ID#: 151385
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Grants to USA Educators for Classroom and Extracurricular Programming for PreK-12 Students

Deadline 04/15/25

Grants to USA educators employed by schools and nonprofit organizations to enhance learning for PreK-12 students. Funding will support the development of extracurricular and in-class programming that improves learning and develops the abilities of children from low-inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 179739

Awards to USA Public or Private Schools for Establishing and Implementing Evidence-Based Healt...

Deadline 04/15/25

Awards to USA public or private schools under the direction of an LEA, Charter Management Organization (CMO), or the Bureau of Indian Education for establishing and implementing evidence-based health practices. Schools may apply in any or all of nine categories, includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219198
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Grants to USA Graduate Students for Research in Speech-Language Pathology and Sciences Focused...

Deadline 04/16/25

Grants of $2,000 to USA graduate students for research projects related to speech-language pathology and communication sciences. Funding is intended to support studies that address language development in preschool children and in children at the earliest school develo...

GrantWatch ID#: 188442

Awards to USA K-12 Educators for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline 04/18/25

Awards to USA educators for creative projects that enhance student learning. Funding must be used to further the projects within the school or school system. This program is open to principals, teachers, classified staff, and paraprofessionals in K-12 private and publi...

GrantWatch ID#: 178562

Grants to USA LEAs to Enhance the Quality of Education for Students From Military Families

Deadline 04/18/25 Conference Date: 02/28/25

Grants to USA LEAs to enhance the quality of education at schools serving students from military families. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of this program is to support proposals that identify and imple...

GrantWatch ID#: 181004

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers for Excellence in History Education

Deadline 04/30/25

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. Nominations are welcome on behalf of educators who demonstrate commitment, leadership, and creativity, as well as effective use of sources. Award c...

GrantWatch ID#: 150599

In-Kind Book Donations to USA Schools, Title 1 Educators, and After-School Programs to Benefit...

Deadline 04/30/25

In-kind book donations to USA schools, Title 1 educators, and after-school programs to benefit low-income students. The purpose of the program is to provide teachers with additional resources to instill a love of learning and reading in their students. Grant money may ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164344

Cooperative Agreements to USA State Agencies to Purchase Unprocessed Foods and Distribute Them...

Deadline 04/30/25

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state governments to purchase unprocessed foods from underserved producers and distribute them to schools and child care centers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 218272

Grants to Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counti...

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants to Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky nonprofit organizations, state and municipal organizations, and public schools in eligible counties for programs benefiting local communities. Funding is intended to support programs primarily in the areas of education, communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 129843

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Agencies for Arts Programs in Eligible Areas

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $1,200 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, institutions of higher education, faith-based entities, and government agencies for arts events and learning experiences that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in a w...

GrantWatch ID#: 179895
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Award to a USA School Library to Recognize Outstanding Humanities Programming

Deadline 05/01/25

Award of $5,000 to a USA school library to recognize outstanding humanities programming. Eligible nominees are libraries in K-12 private and public schools. Program areas include, but are not limited to, social studies, poetry, drama, art, music, language arts, foreign...

GrantWatch ID#: 188094
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Grants to USA School and IHE Faculty and Staff and Groups for Professional Learning and Career...

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers, instructional support personnel, education support professionals, and groups of educators for professional and career development. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to provide resources for educa...

GrantWatch ID#: 189519
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Grants to USA Educators to Enhance the Learning Experience for Students

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA educators to enhance the learning experience for students. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support project-based learning, skill development, and engaging educational programs. Eligible applicants inc...

GrantWatch ID#: 189520
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Grants to USA Teachers and School Personnel to Promote Equity and Cultural Understanding in th...

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA teachers and school personnel for projects that enhance equity and cultural understanding in the classroom. Applicants must pre-register prior to applying. Funding is intended to support project-based learning and to assist educators in a...

GrantWatch ID#: 195873
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Grants to USA Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Tribes for Child Care Policy Resear...

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to USA agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, Tribes, school districts, and housing authorities for graduate-level research related to child care policy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 193924
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline 05/15/25 LOI Date: 04/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of interest and contact program staff before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support the construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 218261

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Education, Health, and Human Services ...

Deadline 06/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for education, health, and human services programming. Funding is intended to benefit underserved populations. Special consideration will be given to organizations that address the needs of children or ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 146965
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Grants to Illinois Schools to Support Performing Arts Programming for K-12 Students

Deadline 06/01/25

Grants to Illinois public and parochial schools in eligible locations to support performing arts programming for K-12 students. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, the purchase or rental of musical instruments, scripts, music, and related items; f...

GrantWatch ID#: 168429
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Health, Human Services, Education, and Arts Programming for ...

Deadline 06/01/25

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, start-u...

GrantWatch ID#: 180326

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline 06/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648
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Grant to a USA Psychologist for Research Addressing Child Psychology

Deadline 06/19/25

Grant of $8,500 to a USA psychologist for research addressing child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through eig...

GrantWatch ID#: 132694

In-Kind Grants to USA Schools to Participate in a Program to Implement High-Quality STEM Curri...

Deadline 06/20/25

In-kind grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to participate in a program to implement high-quality STEM curricula for grades K-5. Schools will receive funds to cover the participation and registration fees for the program. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 211595

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs in Education, Youth, Familie...

Deadline 07/01/25 LOI Date: 05/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible counties for programs in education, youth, families, mental health, and capacity building. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Applicants must be located ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178310

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Communi...

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities within the Funding Source’s market areas. Organizations must request an application form from the Foundation administrator in advance of the deadline. Proposals are in...

GrantWatch ID#: 171207
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