27 Illinois Grants for Immigrants

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico government agencies, Tribes, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs to provide free volunteer taxpayer assistance to vulnerable populations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is inten...

Grants to USA immigrant and refugee writers to support literary works in progress. Applicants will be asked to explain why the work is important and why the author chose to undertake it. Eligible projects are works of poetry, creative nonfiction, and fiction written by...

Awards of $50,000 to young USA immigrant design professionals in recognition of superb early achievement. Project categories include digital, graphic, product, and social design. The funding source honors designers who have a strong track record of high-caliber and cre...

Prizes of $50,000 to USA immigrant biomedical scientists to recognize exceptional achievement early in their careers. Prize money is intended for young biomedical scientists affiliated with an academic institution or other organization. Eligible applicants have conduct...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to support immigrant artists in local communities. Funding is intended to promote diversity in the fields of arts, humanities, sciences, and education. Eligible organizations are those that work with immigrant commu...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit institutions to support researchers in expanding their expertise. Funds are intended for early-career researchers and provide five-year funding for research and mentoring related to new methods, disciplines, and conten...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for legal services that promote social justice. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to improve the lives of disadvantaged populations. Grant funds may be used for co...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofits in eligible locations to build and strengthen organizational capacity. Funding is intended to help nonprofits make long-term improvements in their management, governance, or organizational capacity. Grants wil...

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to studie...

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,...

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental heal...

Grants to USA, UK, and Italy nonprofit organizations for innovative projects to address social marginalization and poverty in communities around the world. Applicants must submit a preliminary application before applying. This year's grant will support programs that pr...

Fellowships to USA immigrants and children of immigrants for graduate school support. Funding is intended to assist individuals pursuing advanced degrees in any field. In addition to funding to offset the cost of tuition and fees, Fellows will receive a stipend and wil...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that align with the focus areas of economic justice, community ownership, and rapid community response. Priority areas within these ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state-funded universities for projects that benefit older adults ages 65 and above. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for advocacy projects that ad...

Grants to USA scholars for social sciences research related to pluralism and diversity. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovative studies related to immigration and ethnicity. Eligible uses...

Grants to USA scholars for original research investigating the various factors that affect diverse immigrant populations and their descendants. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support studies on the ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for a variety of community services. Funding is intended for musical education for talented children and youth, for programs to preserve Yiddish culture, and to assist new immigrants to the USA through housing, job...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that assist immigrants and specifically address immigrant related issues. Priority is given to organizations that create innovative solutions for victims of human trafficking, domestic violence, and unaccompanied i...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for social change initiatives. Funding is intended to promote community involvement in civil and human rights issues. Funding may address a wide range of topics, including but not limited to health, housing, educ...

Grants of up to $9,000 and in-kind consultant services to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for professional services to evaluate organizational capacity. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding ...

Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois organizations and individuals for arts projects, programs, and events that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support special activities, events, or opportunities that arise during the year and that may ...

Grants to USA and Canada individuals to send children to a Jewish summer camp. Applicants must register with the camp before applying. Funding is intended as an outreach opportunity for children who are not receiving a daily Jewish experience. Eligible children reside ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and territories grassroots organizations for social justice programs, particularly around bail and detention policies. Funding may be used to increase the security, communication, and emergency preparedness of these organizations, as well...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social justice projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs addressing the challenges faced by people affected by displacement and injustice. Supported focus areas include advocacy, power building, movement cross-pol...

In-kind support services for USA Latino hospitality workers to help manage work and life responsibilities. Spanish-speaking applicants can apply for online counseling sessions to help them handle issues related to migration, workplace mistreatment and abuse, substance ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and tribes to provide support for strategic campaigns related to preemption and health equity. Funding is intended for staffing purposes and to cover costs associated with particular campaign tactics. The goal of the program is to ...