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84 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 K-12 Teachers for Classroom Projects that Promote Agricultural Literacy

Deadline 10/20/23

Grants of up to $300 to Illinois K-12 teachers for educational projects that promote agricultural literacy in the classroom. Funding is intended for projects that focus on integrating agriculture into a variety of curriculum areas. Priority will be given to projects th...

GrantWatch ID#: 174275

In-Kind Book Donations to Illinois K-12 Teachers to Incorporate Agricultural Lessons into the ...

Deadline 10/20/23

In-kind grants of book donations valued at up to $250 to Illinois K-12 teachers and librarians to incorporate agricultural topics into the curriculum. Grants are intended to promote the integration of agriculture into a wide range of curriculum areas. Books will be shi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174703

Grants to Illinois School Districts, Agencies, Nonprofits, and Municipalities to Improve Condi...

Deadline 10/02/23

Grants to Illinois school districts, agencies, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities to improve conditions for children walking or bicycling to school. Funding is intended for either infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects. Projects are for K-12 public scho...

GrantWatch ID#: 209821

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA and Canada Nonprofits and Schools for Educational Beehive ...

Deadline 10/31/23 LOI Date: 10/15/23

Grants and in-kind donations to USA and Canada nonprofit children's organizations and public and private K-12 schools for educational programs related to bees and beehives. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to applying. Funding is intended to provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 165953

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to Children's Welfare and Parenting

Deadline 09/29/23

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research projects on topics related to children's welfare and parenting. Funding is intended for original projects that have the potential to benefit infants and children. Focus areas include parenting practices and education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181620

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Schools for Fine Arts Programming

Deadline 09/30/23

Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts organizations, non-art organizations, and schools in eligible regions for arts programming. Funding is intended for programs that promote cultural diversity and emphasize a variety of art forms, including music, performing arts, visual...

GrantWatch ID#: 126912
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Grants and Sponsorships to USA Nonprofits to Provide Solutions to Community Social Issues

Deadline 09/30/23

Grants and event sponsorships to USA nonprofit organizations to address social issues in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Certain applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to a full grant application. Focus areas includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 151351

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

Deadline 09/30/23

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 Illinois Teachers for Field Trips Related to State History

Deadline 09/30/23

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois pre-K-12 teachers for field trips that help students explore the state's history. Funding is intended for activities and excursions that support Illinois historical topics currently being taught in the school's curriculum. The field tri...

GrantWatch ID#: 209831

Award to a USA or Canada Mathematician for Outstanding Contributions to K-16 Math Education

Deadline 10/01/23

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada pure or applied mathematician to recognize outstanding contributions to the quality of education for K-16 students. Nominees must have a Ph.D. and published research in pure or applied mathematics, as well as a record of outstanding c...

GrantWatch ID#: 160652
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Grants to USA K-5 Public and Private School Teachers for Creative Educational Programming

Deadline 10/01/23

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative educational programming. Funding is intended to increase student success rates in science, technology, engineering, and math by introducing original project-based learning i...

GrantWatch ID#: 169676

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline 10/01/23

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 Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Projects that Benefit Women, Childre...

Deadline 10/01/23

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of families, women, child welfare and protection, shelter, health, hunger preventio...

GrantWatch ID#: 179110

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

Deadline 10/01/23

Grants of up to $1,200 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, IHEs, and government agencies in eligible areas for arts events and learning experiences. Funding is intended to support a wide range of art disciplines including arts education, visual arts, the...

GrantWatch ID#: 179895
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries to Purchase Books for Mobile Libraries Servin...

Deadline 10/01/23

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged youth. Funding may be used to buy fiction or non-fiction books geared for children and youth from p...

GrantWatch ID#: 180779

Grants to USA PTAs for Programs that Benefit PreK-12 Children and Youth

Deadline 10/04/23

Grants to USA parent teachers associations for programs and initiatives that emphasize literacy, STEM-related topics, the arts, digital citizenship, mental health, and healthy lifestyles. Funding is intended to offer extra support to PTAs for operating programs or maki...

GrantWatch ID#: 205364

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Public Governmental Institutions for Research Related to Children...

Deadline 02/15/24 Conference Date: 10/11/23 LOI Date: 11/15/23

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and public governmental institutions including IHEs for research projects related to the health and nutrition of young children. Applicants must submit a brief summary of the project prior to submitting a full propo...

GrantWatch ID#: 176904
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline 10/15/23

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

Award to a USA Nonprofit or Individual for Contributions to Education

Deadline 10/15/23

Award to a USA nonprofit organization or individual for contributions to education. Funding is intended to recognize exceptional achievements in educational advancement or career readiness. Applicants must describe the extent of their impact, including geographic prese...

GrantWatch ID#: 191490
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Collaborative Research Projects on ...

Deadline 11/15/23 LOI Date: 10/17/23

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at nonprofit institutions and organizations for collaborative research projects on education. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Principal investigators will partner with educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 171183
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Youth Organizations, Schools, and Agencies for Outdoor Recreational ...

Deadline 10/20/23

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. This special matching fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 163421

Awards to USA K-12 School Educators and Employees to Recognize Excellence and Leadership in Sc...

Deadline 10/22/23

Awards to USA K-12 educators, administrators, and school staff members to recognize outstanding efforts to positively impact the lives of students. Nominations are accepted for educators and employees in public, charter, and private schools. The purpose of the program ...

GrantWatch ID#: 186015

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Libraries, and Schools to Support Coronavirus-Related Issues and O...

Deadline 10/31/23

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of Coronavirus (COVID-19) related issues, human services, disaster relief, and the environmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 153889

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA K-12 Teachers to Recognize Excellence in Teaching Students a...

Deadline 10/31/23

Awards of $3,000 and in-kind support to USA K-12 teachers to recognize excellence and dedication in teaching students topics related to civic responsibility. Eligible candidates are those that conduct activities that educate students about beliefs and values that are e...

GrantWatch ID#: 179165
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Grants to Indiana, Illinois, and Kentucky Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools in Eligible Counti...

Deadline 11/01/23

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
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Awards to USA and Canada K-12 Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Classroom Instruction in Class...

Deadline 11/01/23

Awards of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers to recognize outstanding classroom instruction in classical studies. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals demonstrating excellent teaching practices. Nominations may be made by an administrator, a colleague, a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181424

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Native American Tribes, and IHEs to Create Opportunities f...

Deadline 11/02/23

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Native American tribes, and IHEs to create opportunities for public access to historical resources. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 174204
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Research and Development Projects to Improve Pr...

Deadline 11/08/23

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
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline 11/10/23

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

Grants to USA Schools, Nonprofit Youth Organizations, and Community Centers for Educational Ga...

Deadline 11/15/23

Grants of up to $500 to USA public and private schools, nonprofit youth organizations, and community centers for educational native plant gardens. The purpose of funding is to provide youth with hands-on learning opportunities to plan, plant, and care for native plant ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152640
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Public Agencies to Enhance Community Life

Deadline 11/15/23

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies in multiple states to enhance community life. Funding is intended to promote the development of local economies and invigorate communities. The funder seeks proposals that focus on pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 210797
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Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Implement STEM Programs

Deadline 11/17/23

Grants to USA public schools, private schools, charter schools, and rural schools in multiple states to implement STEM programs. Funding is intended to provide students with the opportunity to gain knowledge and skills in the fields of engineering, computer science, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 204927

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Provide STEM Programming for Students

Deadline 11/17/23

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states and counties to provide STEM programming for students. Funding is intended to cover participation fees and teacher training courses. Through the program, students participate in educational activities that com...

GrantWatch ID#: 204930
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Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers and Educators for Environmental Stewardship Projects

Deadline 11/30/23

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois PreK-12 teachers, youth group leaders, and nature center personnel to engage students in hands-on environmental stewardship activities. Funding is intended for projects that are implemented on school grounds or other public spaces, su...

GrantWatch ID#: 175878

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, CBOs, and Libraries for Arts Programs in Eligible Loca...

Deadline 12/01/23

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups in eligible locations for arts programming. Funding is intended to support arts and cultural activities that benefit local communities. Eligible arts projects take place in and serve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 210093
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Assess and Develop Programs to Address Disparities in Education

Deadline 04/01/24 LOI Date: 12/02/23

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for research to assess and develop programs that address inequality in education based on income, race, and ethnicity. Applicants are required to submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a full proposal.

GrantWatch ID#: 176854
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Poetry in American Culture

Deadline 02/15/24 LOI Date: 12/15/23

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofits for activities that perpetuate the art of poetry in American culture and expand awareness of the positive effects of poetry on society. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funds may be requested for po...

GrantWatch ID#: 146023

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits, Schools, Tribes, and Faith-Based Organizations...

Deadline 12/15/23

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, tribes, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations to benefit children. Areas of focus include food insecurity, health and wellness, and DEI programming. Support ranges from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183698
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for Scholarship and Research on Public Policy

Deadline 12/16/23

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and universities for scholarly research on public policy issues that impact the personal and economic liberties of the nation's citizens. Funding is intended to support scholarship that leads to the publication of policy papers, jo...

GrantWatch ID#: 170643

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States to Enhance the Lives of Chi...

Deadline 01/01/24

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits in eligible states for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given t...

GrantWatch ID#: 181811

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Libraries for K-12 STEM Education Programs

Deadline 02/28/24

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries in eligible regions for programs to advance K-12 STEM education. Applicants must contact the funding source to obtain an invitation code to apply. Applications will be ac...

GrantWatch ID#: 178171

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

Deadline 02/28/24

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

Deadline 03/31/24

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

Grants to USA and Canada K-12 Teachers for Educational Classroom Projects Relating to Material...

Deadline 03/31/24

Grants of $500 to USA and Canada K-12 teachers for educational classroom projects. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of creative projects and lessons related to materials science. Eligible activities are hands-on, curriculum-based, and i...

GrantWatch ID#: 188792

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

Deadline 05/15/24

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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Award to a USA, Canada, or International Group for Contributions to History Education in Grade...

Deadline 05/15/24

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International group to recognize outstanding contributions to K-12 history education. The awardees will be honored for a specific innovation or for excellence in teaching in elementary, middle, and high schools across the United Sta...

GrantWatch ID#: 180737

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

Deadline 06/01/24

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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Grant to a USA Psychologist for Research Addressing Child Psychology

Deadline 06/15/24

Grant of $9,000 to a USA psychologist for research addressing child psychology. Funding is intended to support innovative and impactful projects that study the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through...

GrantWatch ID#: 132694

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

Deadline 08/01/24

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

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Initiatives to Promote STEM Educa...

Deadline 08/09/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for initiatives to promote equity in STEM education for students from pre-kindergarten through high school. Funding is intended for programs that enable underrepresented and underserved populations to acquire the s...

GrantWatch ID#: 202736
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