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656 Research and Evaluation Grants for Illinois

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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives to Benefit Children and Youth

Deadline 07/15/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for initiatives to directly benefit children and youth. Funding is intended to contribute to the mental, physical, emotional, and spiritual welfare of young people. Grants will also support research, programs, and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172880

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Neuroscience Research Education ...

Deadline 07/15/25 LOI Date: 06/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for neuroscience research education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs that include a nationwide recr...

GrantWatch ID#: 214564

Grants and Awards to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for the Advancement of Exemplary Academics in Sci...

Deadline 07/23/25

Grants and awards to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators in scientific fields. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take several weeks to complete. Fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 162930

Grants to USA Agencies and Tribes for Projects to Protect Wildlife and Motorists

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants to USA government agencies and tribes for projects to protect wildlife and motorists. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for construction projects as well as planning, educational activities...

GrantWatch ID#: 209267
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Candidates for Public Diplomacy Dissertation...

Deadline 08/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates affiliated with universities to support dissertation research projects in the field of public diplomacy. Funding is intended to assist early-career scholars who are engaged in cutting-edge res...

GrantWatch ID#: 216073

Grants to USA Scientists, Engineers, and IHEs for Research on Plasma Science

Deadline 08/12/25

Grants to USA scientists, engineers, and IHEs for research on plasma science. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that addresses technological needs and innovation and that supports wor...

GrantWatch ID#: 212692
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Support Humanities Fellowships

Deadline 08/13/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to support fellowships that facilitate humanities research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support inst...

GrantWatch ID#: 164803
NEW

Grants to USA Individuals for Research Projects Related to Hearing and Balance Disorders

Deadline 08/15/25

Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA individuals associated with eligible universities and hospitals for research related to hearing. Funding is for research projects related specifically to hearing and balance and that investigate the function and disor...

GrantWatch ID#: 158225

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

Deadline 08/15/25 LOI Date: 05/15/25

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

Grants to USA IHEs and Institutes for Studies in Science, Engineering, and Medical Related F...

Deadline 08/15/25 LOI Date: 05/01/25

Grants to USA medical and scientific IHEs and institutes for projects in science, engineering, and medical related fields. A first-stage application is required prior to submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovative and impactful projects f...

GrantWatch ID#: 182877

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Provide Professional Development for Undergraduate Studen...

Deadline 08/26/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to provide professional development for undergraduate students and professionals in STEM fields. Applicants are advised to finalize required registrations in advance of the deadline. The purpose of the program is to encour...

GrantWatch ID#: 174403
NEW

Grants for STEM Education Support to USA Hispanic-Serving IHEs

Deadline 08/27/25

Grants to USA Hispanic-serving IHEs to enhance the quality of their STEM education programs and to increase the number of students pursuing STEM degrees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding focuses on instituti...

GrantWatch ID#: 215399
Upcoming

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Medical Research Related to Epilepsy

Deadline 09/02/25 LOI Date: 06/10/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers at IHEs, research institutions, and biotechnology companies for medical research related to epilepsy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189574
Upcoming

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Collaborative Studies Related to Epil...

Deadline 09/02/25 LOI Date: 06/10/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies related to uncommon forms of epilepsy. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding is intended to support collaborative research between the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 203479
Upcoming

Grants to USA IHEs to Enhance the Undergraduate Humanities Curriculum

Deadline 09/04/25

Grants to USA colleges and universities to enhance undergraduate humanities programs through creative curricular development and implementation. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to expa...

GrantWatch ID#: 173969
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, IHEs, and Tribes for Research Addressing the Effects of Te...

Deadline 09/04/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and Native American tribal governments for research addressing the effects of technology on society. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inte...

GrantWatch ID#: 205831

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Research Education Programs Rela...

Deadline 09/07/25 LOI Date: 08/08/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for research education programs related to HIV. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance the profession...

GrantWatch ID#: 215841
Upcoming

Grants to USA IHEs to Enhance Training Programs for Graduate Students Pursuing STEM Research

Deadline 09/08/25

Grants to USA IHEs to provide training programs for graduate students who are pursuing STEM careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to train students in high-priority interdisciplinary or conve...

GrantWatch ID#: 175983

Grants to USA IHEs for Projects to Train Graduate Students in the Skills Needed for Successful...

Deadline 09/08/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for projects to train graduate students in the skills needed for successful STEM careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a variety of training...

GrantWatch ID#: 216424
Upcoming

Fellowships to USA Scholars and Linguists to Conduct Language Research

Deadline 09/10/25

Fellowships of up to $60,000 to USA and territories scholars, researchers, and linguists to conduct language research. Applicants are advised that required registration must be completed prior to applying. Fellows will contribute to the development of scholarly knowled...

GrantWatch ID#: 191943

Grants to USA IHEs and Nonprofits to Create Infrastructure that will Enhance Research in Speci...

Deadline 09/12/25

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations to create infrastructure that will enhance research in specific science and technology areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended for planni...

GrantWatch ID#: 209255

Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers Associated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Data Analysis P...

Deadline 09/15/25

Grants to USA and territories scientists, engineers, and educators associated with IHEs and nonprofit organizations for data analysis projects in a wide range of science and engineering disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several we...

GrantWatch ID#: 216427

Grant to a USA, Canada, and International Research Network for Collaborative Studies Addressin...

Deadline 09/15/25 LOI Date: 01/15/25

Grant to a USA, Canada, and International collaborative research network affiliated with institutions in eligible regions for research addressing women's heart health. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217223
Upcoming

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for Humanities Programs Related to Wars a...

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and IHEs for humanities programs related to wars and conflicts. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to support the study...

GrantWatch ID#: 160163
NEW

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research to Improve Accessibilit...

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments for research projects to improve accessibility and inclusivity in STEM workplaces and education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

GrantWatch ID#: 209251
NEW

Grants to USA IHEs for Engineering Research Projects

Deadline 09/16/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for engineering research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support IHEs and researchers who are typically unfunded, in order to broaden ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216434
Upcoming

Grants to USA Teachers, Scholars, and Researchers for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline 09/17/25

Grants of $8,000 to USA teachers, scholars, and researchers for scholarly research projects in the humanities disciplines. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applications are welcome from scholars in all humanities an...

GrantWatch ID#: 151116

Grants to USA Humanities Agencies, Nonprofits, and IHEs for Strategic Planning Related to Clim...

Deadline 09/17/25

Grants to USA and territories state, local, and tribal government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and IHEs working in the field of humanities for strategic planning projects related to climate change. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sever...

GrantWatch ID#: 206227

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribal Governments for Field Research in the Hum...

Deadline 09/24/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and tribal governments for field research in the humanities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support research...

GrantWatch ID#: 191388

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Educational Activities to Benefit Individu...

Deadline 09/26/25 LOI Date: 08/27/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and IHEs for educational activities to benefit individuals from diverse backgrounds. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program...

GrantWatch ID#: 209681

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Technical Education Prog...

Deadline 10/02/25

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce more qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174409

Grants to USA IHEs and Educational Nonprofits for Collaborative Research on Critical Health Is...

Deadline 10/03/25

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit research or educational organizations for collaborative research projects that address critical issues in the fields of health and biomedicine. Funding is intended to support transdisciplinary studies in fields such as computers, behavi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193420

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Address Racial Injustices and Sys...

Deadline 10/14/25

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and tribal and local governments for projects addressing racial injustices and systemic racism in the STEM field. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 197938
NEW

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Scientists for Research and Education Projects in Astronomy an...

Deadline 10/15/25

Fellowships to USA doctoral scientists for the implementation of independent scientific research projects. Applicants are required to register with the online application system prior to applying. Funding is intended for early-career researchers at eligible host instit...

GrantWatch ID#: 175937

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribes, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Government Agencies for Behavioral Re...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, Tribes, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and government agencies for behavioral research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to enhance research-orient...

GrantWatch ID#: 215872

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Basic Research Regarding Chemica...

Deadline 10/17/25 LOI Date: 09/17/25

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for basic research regarding chemical warfare agents. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for research that w...

GrantWatch ID#: 215612
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits to Develop Model Neuroscientific Res...

Deadline 10/17/25 LOI Date: 09/17/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations to develop model neuroscientific research programs. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217682
NEW

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Engage Students in Science and Engineering Research

Deadline 10/27/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for collaborative science and engineering research activities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to engage undergraduate and graduate students i...

GrantWatch ID#: 174400

Grants to USA IHEs for Research Projects Related to Pain Management

Deadline 10/28/25 LOI Date: 09/28/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for research projects related to pain management. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended for basic and mechanistic research projects, projects to imp...

GrantWatch ID#: 216833

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Research on Technology-Based Learning

Deadline 11/04/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal governments for research addressing new technologies in the field of education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed in advance of applying. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 182497
Upcoming

Fellowships to USA Early-Career Postdoctoral Scientists for Training and Research

Deadline 11/05/25

Fellowships to USA early-career postdoctoral scientists at qualified IHEs and nonprofit organizations for training and research. Funding is intended to support career development to prepare scientists for future employment in the fields of academia, industry or private...

GrantWatch ID#: 175976

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Research and Development Projects to Improve Pr...

Deadline 11/12/25

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

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Scientific Research Proje...

Deadline 11/12/25

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and IHEs for scientific research projects related to neuroscience. Eligible proposals focus on either innovative research projects or projects to advance data sharing in the field. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 212262

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and For-Profits to Promote Scientific Research Careers

Deadline 01/28/26 LOI Date: 12/29/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and for-profit organizations to expand the workforce in the area of scientific research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take six weeks or more. Funding is intended to support educational activities th...

GrantWatch ID#: 195215

Grants to USA IHEs for Research to Address Environmental Challenges

Deadline 01/31/26 LOI Date: 09/17/25

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for research related to environmental engineering and sustainability. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to help devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 193826
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Fitness Research

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for fitness research. Funding is intended for Master's or Doctoral students conducting research in the area of physical strength and conditioning. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 216160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Athletic Performa...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for research related to athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for Doctoral students conducting research in the ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 216161
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators Employed at IHEs, Hospital...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for young researchers en...

GrantWatch ID#: 216162
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Employed at IHEs, Hospitals, and Research...

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for senior investigators who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216163
NEW

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Directed Fitness Research

Deadline 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for directed research related to fitness and athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage and support fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216164
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