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107 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 USA, Canada, and International Administrators, Mentors, and Exchange Teachers for Fo...

Deadline 11/30/24

Grants to USA, Canada, and International school administrators, mentor teachers, and foreign language exchange teachers for professional development and school projects. Funding is intended for projects that contribute to the enhancement of critical language programs i...

GrantWatch ID#: 192762

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Projects Related to Improvin...

Deadline 12/04/24

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers who are affiliated with nonprofit organizations, such as IHEs, school districts, and research facilities, for research projects in the field of education. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 172494

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers and Educators for Environmental Stewardship Projects

Deadline 12/04/24

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 USA IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Individuals to Enhance Children's N...

Deadline 12/05/24

Grants to USA IHEs, research institutions, agencies, nonprofit organizations, private organizations, and individuals to enhance children's nutritional health and promote agricultural education. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Projects...

GrantWatch ID#: 200426

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States to Provide STEM Programming for PreK-5 Students

Deadline 12/06/24

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states and counties to provide STEM programming for PreK-5th grade students. Funding is intended to cover participation fees and teacher training courses. Through the program, students participate in educational acti...

GrantWatch ID#: 204930

Grants to USA Public Schools in Multiple States to Create STEM Programs for Grades PreK-5

Deadline 12/06/24

Grants to Arkansas, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, New York, Pennsylvania, and Tennessee public schools in eligible counties to create STEM programs for grades PreK-5. Funding is intended for teacher training, technology, and equipment needed to run the programs. Co...

GrantWatch ID#: 211588

Grants to USA Public and Charter Schools in Multiple States to Implement High-Quality PreK-5 S...

Deadline 12/06/24

Grants to USA public and charter schools in multiple states to implement high-quality PreK-5 STEM programs. Funding is intended for teacher training, supplies, and technology needs. Schools in eligible regions of California, Illinois, Indiana, Missouri, Mississippi, No...

GrantWatch ID#: 211589

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Organizations and Schools for Children and Youth Gardening P...

Deadline 12/13/24

Grants of $500 and in-kind donations to USA and territories organizations and schools for gardening programs. Funding is intended for both new and expanded programs to benefit children and youth. In addition to the cash grant, successful applicants will receive a colle...

GrantWatch ID#: 177181

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA School Food Authorities and Food Industries to Improve Food ...

Deadline 12/13/24

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories school food authorities and food industries in collaboration with eligible partners to improve food offerings for K-12 students. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 217808

Grants to USA K-12 Teachers for Aerospace Education Projects and Activities

Deadline 12/15/24

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers to integrate aerospace education into the class curriculum. Priority will be given to activities that relate to aerospace science and technologies. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, supplies, technology,...

GrantWatch ID#: 159365

Grants to USA Schools, Parks, and Nonprofits to Increase the Safety of Outdoor Play Spaces

Deadline 12/15/24

Grants to USA schools and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for expenses associated with the installation of shade structures. Grantees will also be provided with a perma...

GrantWatch ID#: 163815
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Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA Nonprofits, Schools, Tribes, and Faith-Based Organizations...

Deadline 12/15/24

Grants of up to $500 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 mo...

GrantWatch ID#: 183698

Grants to Indiana and Illinois Childcare Providers to Improve Programming

Deadline 12/16/24

Grants of up to $10,000 to Indiana and Illinois licensed childcare providers in eligible locations to achieve program goals. Funding is intended for projects such as a new curriculum, professional memberships, or new learning areas. The grant will enable childcare prog...

GrantWatch ID#: 217385

Award to a USA or Canada K-12 Teacher for Outstanding Science Instruction

Deadline 12/19/24

Award of $10,000 to a USA or Canada K-12 teacher for outstanding classroom science education. The award recipient will be honored for having positively impacted the school, community, and students through excellence in teaching. In addition, the awardee and finalists w...

GrantWatch ID#: 172654

Awards to USA K-12 Minority Science Teachers in Urban Areas for Professional Development Oppor...

Deadline 12/19/24

Awards of $1,800 to USA and territories K-12 minority science educators in urban areas to participate in professional development learning opportunities. The purpose of the program is to expand the talent pool for science teachers in order to prepare for future workfor...

GrantWatch ID#: 182392

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

Deadline 12/31/24

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

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

Deadline 12/31/24

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

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois Early Childhood Educators to Complete Professional Traini...

Deadline 12/31/24

Scholarships to Indiana and Illinois early childhood education teachers to complete professional development training and certifications. The purpose of the program is to build a more highly educated and professional workforce in the field of early childhood education....

GrantWatch ID#: 208148
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Educators for Initiatives to Promote Internet Safety

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 educators for initiatives to promote internet safety. Funding is intended for the purchase of materials and supplies for use when conducting classroom sessions, assemblies, after-school activities, and comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 212919

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Resources and Programs to Enhance Communities

Deadline 12/31/24

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for resources and programs to enhance communities throughout the country. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the focus areas of education, community engagement, and equity. The goal of the funding program is to ensure th...

GrantWatch ID#: 216215
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline 01/01/25

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 Charter Organizations and School Districts to Develop New Public Schools

Deadline 01/08/25

Grants to USA charter organizations and school districts to support the development of new and innovative schools. Hybrid and virtual models may be eligible. The purpose of the funding program is to enhance outcomes for all students, with special emphasis on students o...

GrantWatch ID#: 182499

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Organizations for Initiatives to Improve Public Education

Deadline 01/08/25

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for initiatives to improve education. The program supports early-stage organizations and new programs within existing organizations that accelerate math and literacy achievement, assist students w...

GrantWatch ID#: 195781
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Grants to USA Schools, Agencies, Tribes, Nonprofits, and Agricultural Producers to Increase Ac...

Deadline 01/10/25

Grants to USA schools, government agencies, tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, and agricultural producers for programs to increase access to local foods for eligible schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 154171

Fellowships to USA K-12 Teachers to Work with Scientists on Conservation Research Projects

Deadline 01/10/25

Fellowships to USA K-12 teachers to work with leading scientists on conservation research projects. The fellowship is a summer outdoor experience that provides teachers with new knowledge and perspective to share with their students. Fellows participate in recording ob...

GrantWatch ID#: 187367

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, Childcare Programs, Agencies, and Agricultural Producers to...

Deadline 01/10/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, childcare institutions, local agencies, and agricultural producers to develop agriculture and healthy eating programs in schools. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed p...

GrantWatch ID#: 217571

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers in Eligible Areas for Classroom Projects that Benefit Loca...

Deadline 01/13/25

Grants of $250 to Illinois PreK-12 teachers in eligible areas for classroom projects and programs that benefit local students. Funding is intended for educational supplies, workshops, and other activities that enhance the quality of education. Eligible applicants are q...

GrantWatch ID#: 199117

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, Military Organizations, and Li...

Deadline 01/13/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K-12 students. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 203769

Awards to USA K-12 Public School Teachers for Excellence in Environmental Education

Deadline 01/15/25

Awards to USA and territories K-12 public school teachers to recognize excellence in environmental education. The winning teachers' LEAs will receive awards as well. Applicants will be evaluated in several categories, including integration, service to the community and...

GrantWatch ID#: 138628

Fellowships to USA PreK-12 Teachers and Educators for Professional Development Projects

Deadline 01/23/25

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA PreK-12th grade educators and up to $10,000 to educator teams for projects that further professional growth and development. Funding is intended to allow teachers to pursue experiences that address practical issues. Proposals that sho...

GrantWatch ID#: 177420
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Fellowships to USA Educators to Enhance Professional Skills

Deadline 01/23/25

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA educators and up to $10,000 to teams of educators to improve professional skills. This program is open to full-time K-12 teachers. Eligible proposals should include creative, thoughtful projects or activities that demonstrate potentia...

GrantWatch ID#: 199165
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Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Teachers for Excursions Related to Natural Resources Education

Deadline 01/31/25

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 teachers to take students on excursions related to the state's natural heritage. Funding is intended to explore and study some aspect of the state's biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life in a specific area. The field trip should p...

GrantWatch ID#: 176792

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 Students to Participate in a Science Competition

Deadline 01/31/25

Opportunity for USA and Canada K-12 student teams to participate in a STEM competition. The competition is intended to encourage students to focus on team-based learning, problem-solving, critical thinking, and communication skills. The competition encourages students ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177808
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research Projects Related to Children's Welfare and Parenting

Deadline 01/31/25

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 USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline 02/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355
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Grants to USA PreK-12 School Libraries to Provide Books to Disadvantaged Youth

Deadline 02/02/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories PreK-12 school libraries to provide books to disadvantaged youth. Funding is intended to ensure that school libraries are still offering children good books to read. Applications must be connected to a specific project at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178824

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

Deadline 02/03/25

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

Awards to USA Teachers for Outstanding Contributions to STEM Education

Deadline 02/06/25

Awards of $10,000 to USA and territories educators to recognize excellence in the field of STEM education. Applicants must teach at the 7-12th grade level. The purpose of this award is to honor teachers who have motivated their students and helped them succeed in the a...

GrantWatch ID#: 180026
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Grants to USA Schools for Opportunities to Experience Parks and Historic Sites

Deadline 02/07/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories under-resourced PreK-12 schools for opportunities to experience outdoor sites. Funding is intended to support projects with both educational and stewardship facets. The goal of the program is to help students discover and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 200725

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Affiliated with Nonprofits for Research R...

Deadline 02/11/25 LOI Date: 01/14/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, research facilities, and school districts for research projects that contribute to improvements in education. Applicants must submit an intent to apply ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193651

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Provide Humanities Workshops for K-12 ...

Deadline 02/12/25 Conference Date: 12/05/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to provide week-long culture and history workshops for educators and humanities professionals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to one month to co...

GrantWatch ID#: 153587

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Host Professional Development Opportun...

Deadline 02/12/25 Conference Date: 12/03/24

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to host humanities programming for K-12 and higher education teachers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 178151

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Museums, Research Laboratories, and Tribes for PreK-12 Compute...

Deadline 02/12/25

Grants to USA nonprofits, IHEs, museums, research laboratories, professional societies, and Tribes to promote computer science and computational thinking educational opportunities for PreK-12 students. Funding is intended to support researcher-practitioner collaboratio...

GrantWatch ID#: 183161

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Promote Poetry in American Culture

Deadline 02/15/25 LOI Date: 12/15/24

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations 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 intent prior to submitting a full applicati...

GrantWatch ID#: 146023
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline 02/15/25

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

Deadline 03/01/25 LOI Date: 02/01/25

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

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

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 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

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Initiatives to Transform the Community in Eligible Counties

Deadline 03/17/25 LOI Date: 01/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for initiatives to transform the community in eligible counties. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support charitable and social outreach activities in one of the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 206280
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