Grants to Illinois convention and visitors bureaus to increase the appeal for travelers in eligible regions. Applicants must prequalify and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for expenses including the construction and creation ...

Grants to USA and territories indigenous-led groups and Tribes for activities to build political campaigns and movements addressing conservation and climate change. Priority funding is for efforts based on ancestral tradition and community decision-making. The fun...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit conservation land trusts for activities to protect land resources. The purpose of the program is to support the stewardship, acquisition, and protection of natural areas and wildlife. Funding is intended for new projects as well as for...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit institutions to foster the study and appreciation of historical American art. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that involve presentations of new studies on American art, the preservation and restoratio...

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 ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote the preservation of wildlife and advance animal welfare throughout the country. Funding is intended to support a specific program or project. Smaller organizations are par...

Grants to Illinois soil and water conservation districts to provide technical assistance to landowners. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the deadline. Funding is intended to increase conservation practices undertaken by lando...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and IHEs to conserve and preserve historic collections and properties that are nationally significant. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing p...

Awards of $50,000 to USA Native artists to recognize outstanding commitment to the arts. The purpose of this program is to honor established artists in a wide range of artistic disciplines who promote understanding of the cultural values and creative practices of ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, special districts, and Tribes to support the rehabilitation of historic properties in rural communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects to reduce pollution caused by recreational fishing. Eligible projects may align with one of the following pill...

Grants to USA nonprofit groups to expand the proper access and use of public lands. Funding is intended to support activities that ensure the safe use of off-highway vehicles, educate the public on conservation practices and appropriate use of recreational land, a...

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park ...

Grants to USA IHEs, tribes, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations for preservation projects addressing sites and structures that commemorate the 250th anniversary of America's founding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational programs with a focus on the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of the program is to support programs that advocate the value of the Constitution. Applicants will be asked to include a summary of their accomplishme...

Grants of $50,000 to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding for this round is f...

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization for a scholarly project fostering appreciation of the arts. Collaborative projects are encouraged. Examples of eligible projects include museum exhibitions, online databases, publications, and conservation projects. Projects s...

Grants of up to $10,000 to California, Illinois, Oregon, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for projects to improve communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of environmental enhancement and protection, preservati...

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 servi...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit and community organizations, faith-based and educational institutions, and businesses in eligible regions to protect historical sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolit...

Grants to USA authors to cover costs related to publications about historical prints. The purpose of the grant program is to support the preservation, collection, exhibition, or study of prints that reflect or depict topics relevant to North American culture and h...

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International postsecondary educator for excellence in oral history education. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge an educator who has effectively integrated oral history into continuing, graduate, undergraduate, o...

Award of $200 to a USA, Canada, or International individual or organization to recognize outstanding achievements in using oral history to promote social justice causes. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge efforts to use oral history to create a more just a...

Grants of to USA, Canada, and International early-career conservationists, educators, and scientists for projects related to aquatic wildlife. A preliminary application is required prior to the submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support projec...

Fellowships to USA and territories graduate students to gain experience in coastal management and research in Washington, DC. Allowable uses of funding include, but are not limited to, tuition, relocation, publication fees, conferences, training, workshops, and tr...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of animal protection projects. Funding is intended for programs related to wildlife conservation. Grants may be used to support comprehensive, creative, solution-based models that help to reduce suffering, lead to systemi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribes for projects and initiatives that support community involvement and care of public forests and grasslands. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on stewardship activities, community engagement, exp...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, public and private schools, government agencies, municipalities, and faith-based entities for preservation projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for the rehabilitation, renovation, and upkeep of historic pr...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or educational institution to administer an international cultural heritage program. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and public gardens for garden programming. Funding is intended for general operating support for organizations that create garden-based programming or foster the study or preservation of garden history. Priority is given to pr...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting a full application. Funding areas include arts and culture, built environment, and inves...

Grants to USA states, territories, and Native American tribal governments for preemptive actions to mitigate the effects of natural hazards and disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is available f...

Grants to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and South Carolina nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to improve collections that reflect diverse perspectives. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intende...

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...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations for historic preservation projects. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations well in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended to protect and preserve significant cultural and historical...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA public charitable organizations in eligible watershed regions for projects that preserve and enhance oceanic ecosystems, improve water quality, and protect the environment. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and activit...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind donations of solar energy products to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities t...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect and maintain wildlife habitats. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to enhance wild pheasant conservation. Grants can be used for pro...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects supporting women and improving the environment. Funding is intended for programs supporting women's health and safety, as well as ecological concerns such as food waste reduction, species preservation, and conserv...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects focused on education, the arts, secular Jewish culture, and preservation of the Yiddish language. Of particular interest are projects that increase access to higher education for underrepresented groups, improve t...

Grants to Illinois individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for activities that increase revenue and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects. Project costs shou...

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...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding is intended to support activities that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, the facilitation of American Indian ed...

In-kind grants of products valued at up to $4,000 and one grant of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International scientists affiliated with nonprofit and educational organizations to support animal habitat conservation research. Recipients will be provided with p...

Scholarships to USA pathology residents, certified pathologists, and medical students for pathology-related projects. Funding is intended to address a new issue each year. The current focus is on activities and projects that use age-appropriate programming to prom...

Grants to USA units of local government, Tribes, and states for projects to improve fish habitats and ease their passage through waterways. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to replace, remov...

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...