163 Illinois Grants for Secondary Education

163 Secondary Education Grants for Illinois

Discover grants and funding opportunities for secondary education at public, private, religious, and charter high schools, and school districts. Funding supports grades 9–12, educational programs and student outcomes.

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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Enhance the Wood Product ...

Deadline: 04/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribal governments, IHEs, and school districts to broaden the wood product and energy industrial markets. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 164183
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Grants to Illinois and Missouri Teachers to Expand the Classroom Curriculum

Deadline: 04/24/26

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois and Missouri teachers for innovative and creative teaching methods that will enhance PreK-12 classroom curricula and benefit students in eligible regions. Grants will be awarded in the following categories: science and technology, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 143479
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Grant to a USA Educator to Promote Gardening Among Students

Deadline: 04/26/26

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA or territories Pre-K to high school educator to promote gardening among students. Funding is intended to create or expand on a school gardening project in order to encourage a love of gardening, provide gardening experience for stude...

GrantWatch ID#: 214120
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Scholarships to USA Family Members of Bomb Disposal Experts to Attain Higher Education

Deadline: 04/27/26

Scholarships of up to $4,000 and scholarships of $5,000 to USA family members of bomb disposal experts to pursue their academic goals. Funding is intended to allow military family members to achieve their education goals by reducing the financial burden inherent i...

GrantWatch ID#: 207294

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers for Excellence in History Education

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards of $1,000 and one award of $10,000 to honor USA and territories K-12 history teachers for excellence in the field. The purpose of the program is to recognize exceptional performance in the teaching of history at the K–12 level. One teacher from each state...

GrantWatch ID#: 150599

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA and Canada PreK-9 Educators for Purchases and Maintenance of...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants of up to $200 and in-kind grants of pet store discounts to USA and Canada PreK-9 educators to purchase and care for animals in the classroom setting. Funding is intended to offset the costs of acquiring guinea pigs, lizards, hamsters, fish, and other small ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160107

Awards to USA K-12 Educators for Creative Classroom Projects

Deadline: 04/30/26

Awards to USA educators for creative projects that enhance student learning. Funding must be used to further the projects within the school or school system. This program is open to principals, teachers, classified staff, and paraprofessionals in K-12 private and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178562

Opportunity for USA Teams of Youth and Adults to Join a Leadership Development Program

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program. Successful applicants will receive professional development and coaching, monetary support for project expenses, and other ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210195

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations to Improve Healthcare for Underserved Communities

Deadline: 04/30/26

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to improve healthcare for underserved communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: cancer prevention, advancing crisis preparedness and response, and increa...

GrantWatch ID#: 214122

Opportunity for USA Students to Join a Competition to Improve the World

Deadline: 04/30/26

Opportunity for USA students to join a competition to improve the world. Students from grades five to eight are invited to submit original innovative proposals. Entry topics include robotics, home improvement, automotive, safety, AR/VR, and climate tech. Finalists...

GrantWatch ID#: 227258

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Public School Educators for Special Projects to Benefit Students in...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 public school educators for special projects to benefit students in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to support students' participation in specialized project-based opportunites. Eligible applicants are public school edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 145443

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools to Encourage Continued Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, secondary schools, and school districts to encourage individuals from disadvantaged backgrounds to continue their education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 167545

Grants to USA Teachers to Enhance Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math Learning

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas th...

GrantWatch ID#: 169675

Awards to USA Teachers at Public High Schools to Recognize Outstanding Performance in Skilled ...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Awards to USA teachers of skilled trades at public high schools for outstanding performance in their profession. Eligible applicants are school faculty members in areas such as construction, plumbing, carpentry, and transportation mechanics. The purpose of the awa...

GrantWatch ID#: 186059

Cooperative Agreement to a USA Nonprofit or IHE for Overseas Language Programs for Youth

Deadline: 05/01/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or public or private institution of higher education to provide foreign language programs for youth aged 15 to 18. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding ...

GrantWatch ID#: 187296

Award to a USA or Canada English Teacher to Recognize Teaching Excellence

Deadline: 05/01/26

Award to a USA or Canada English language arts teacher to honor teaching excellence. The award is intended to recognize a teacher of grades 6-8 who has inspired and motivated students and demonstrated excellence in teaching. The winning teacher will be honored at ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200300

Scholarships and In-Kind Support to USA Individuals to Pursue Careers in Secondary School Scie...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Scholarships and in-kind support to USA individuals to pursue careers as secondary school science educators. The program is intended for recent graduates pursuing a career teaching high school chemistry. Scholarship funds may be used for tuition, books, room and b...

GrantWatch ID#: 202881

Scholarships to USA Individuals for Career Development in Chemistry Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Scholarships and in-kind support to USA individuals to pursue careers as secondary science educators. The program is intended for individuals currently working in a professional field related to chemistry. Scholarships are intended to help applicants pursue a mast...

GrantWatch ID#: 202882

Grants to USA Immediate Family Members of Fallen Military Members to Support Their Education

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA immediate family members of fallen military members to support their education. Funding is intended for educational fees for the spouses and children of fallen military members and government employees, including for grades K-12, higher education, tr...

GrantWatch ID#: 227436

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and IHEs for Programming to Meet Community Needs

Deadline: 05/06/26

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 228579

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs and Activities

Deadline: 05/10/26

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 senior...

GrantWatch ID#: 174639

Grants to USA Agencies, IHEs, and Schools for Postsecondary Education and Career Support

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and secondary schools to offer assistance and resources to individuals pursuing higher education opportunities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting an appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 169558

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, and Schools to Support Adult Postsecondary Education

Deadline: 05/14/26

Grants to USA IHEs, nonprofit organizations, secondary schools, and agencies to assist adults in achieving postsecondary education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve the financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228560

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits and Schools for Agriculture Initiatives

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations and nonprofit educational institutions for agriculture projects and programs in eligible regions. Funding is intended for programs to enhance education, increase training, and promote careers ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220080

Grants to Illinois K-12 Teachers to Teach Students Financial Wellness

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of $1,000 to Illinois K-12 teachers to teach students financial literacy in eligible counties. Funding is intended for teachers who go above and beyond in creating innovative curricula focused on teaching students about financial health and know-how. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 228577

Grants to USA Small and Rural LEAs to Support Programs to Improve Student Achievement

Deadline: 05/18/26

Grants to USA small and rural LEAs to support programs to improve student achievement. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide LEAs with financial assistance so they can carry out eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 228561
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Grants and In-Kind Support to USA High School and Middle School Educators in Multiple States t...

Deadline: 05/22/26

Grants of $500 and in-kind support to Wisconsin, Minnesota, Michigan, Illinois, and Iowa high school and middle school educators to conduct hands-on habitat projects for students. In addition to the cash grant, recipients will receive donations of seeds, seedlings...

GrantWatch ID#: 187510

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Tribes, School Districts, and IHEs for Resear...

Deadline: 05/25/26 LOI Date: 04/25/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, tribal governments, school districts, and IHEs for research programs related to substance abuse education. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 204378

Cooperative Agreement to a USA IHE or Nonprofit for a High School Foreign Exchange Program

Deadline: 05/26/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA IHE or nonprofit organization to run a high school-level foreign exchange program. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a one-semester exchange of high school ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228325

Grants to USA State Agencies to Provide Schools with Food Preparation Equipment

Deadline: 05/28/26

Grants to USA and territories state agencies to provide schools with food preparation equipment. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to assist schools with implementing or expanding their food ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228643

Awards to Recognize USA High School Teachers for Law-Related Educational Programs

Deadline: 05/31/26

Awards to honor and recognize USA teachers in private and public high schools for contributions to the field of law-related education. Awards will be presented to eligible teachers who have developed educational programs that expanded student understanding of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180153

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Eligible States for Projects in the Fields of Education, Libraries...

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit IHEs, schools, libraries, and hospitals in eligible states for projects in the fields of secondary and higher education, library support, and healthcare. Funding may be used for capital projects and endowments. Applicants must be located in...

GrantWatch ID#: 180741

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK Nonprofits for Programs that Help Local Communities

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212008

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions in Mathematics Education

Deadline: 05/31/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for noteworthy contributions in mathematics education. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to mathematicians for lasting impacts and improvements in educational outcomes for pre-college st...

GrantWatch ID#: 219942

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services for the Underserved in...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit underserved populations. Special consideration will be given to organizations that address the needs of children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146965

Grants to Illinois Schools to Support Performing Arts Programming for K-12 Students

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Illinois public and parochial schools in eligible locations to support performing arts programming for K-12 students. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, the purchase or rental of musical instruments, scripts, music, and related ite...

GrantWatch ID#: 168429

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Project areas include education, arts learning, and vocational training. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities with a s...

GrantWatch ID#: 176449

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Health, Human Services, Education, and Arts Programming for ...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for health, human services, arts, culture, and education programming for underserved populations in eligible regions. The Foundation is especially interested in supporting organizations that focus on children's causes, st...

GrantWatch ID#: 180326

Grants to USA High School Teachers to Support Chemistry Education at the High School Level

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants of up to $1,800 to USA and territories high school teachers to promote chemistry education. Funding is intended to enhance classroom learning through student-conducted field studies, instructional materials, lab supplies and equipment, and professional deve...

GrantWatch ID#: 201354
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Indian Educational Agencies for the Professio...

Deadline: 06/01/26 Conference Date: 04/28/26 LOI Date: 05/01/26

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GrantWatch ID#: 203331

Grants to USA Teachers and Educators to Enhance K-12 Meteorology Education

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants of up to $750 to USA teachers, groups, individuals, and program directors to enhance K-12 science and meteorology learning. Funding is intended to enable teachers and educators to attend conferences, purchase equipment, materials, and supplies, and expand p...

GrantWatch ID#: 169429

Grants to USA Organizations and LEAs to Incentivize Improvement in High-Need Schools

Deadline: 06/09/26 Conference Date: 05/05/26 LOI Date: 04/22/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, SEAs, LEAs, and agencies to incentivize school improvement in high-need schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve student out...

GrantWatch ID#: 228572

Grants to USA LEAs, Nonprofits, and Consortia for High-Quality Literacy Programs

Deadline: 06/09/26 Conference Date: 04/28/26 LOI Date: 05/08/26

Grants to USA LEAs, nonprofit organizations, and consortia thereof for high-quality literacy programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop and implement literacy programs from birth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228573

Grants to USA State and County Farm Bureaus for K-12 Student Agricultural Literacy Programs

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA state and county farm bureaus for K-12 classroom agricultural literacy projects and programs. Funding may be requested to start new or expand existing agricultural literacy programs. The intent is to build capacity by funding items th...

GrantWatch ID#: 180971

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 06/15/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Enterprises in Recognition of Outstand...

Deadline: 06/15/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and enterprises in recognition of exceptional sustainability projects. Funding areas of interest include food, health, energy, water, climate action, and global high schools. Eligible applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 203910

Grants to Illinois Schools and Nonprofits to Benefit Students in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 06/18/26

Grants to Illinois schools and nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit students in eligible counties. Funding is intended to enhance learning opportunities for students both in and outside of school and to support Japanese cultural and language education. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196637

Grants to USA Public, Private, and Charter Schools to Implement a Biomedical Science Program

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a biomedical science program. Funding is intended to cover program participation fees and training for the teachers who will be running the program. The goal is to provide students wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 204920

In-Kind Grants to USA Public, Private, and Charter High Schools to Implement an Engineering Pr...

Deadline: 06/19/26

In-kind grants to USA public, private, and charter high schools to add an engineering program to their STEM curriculum. Funding is intended to cover the participation fee related to implementing the engineering program designed by the funding source. The purpose o...

GrantWatch ID#: 211572

Grants to USA Schools to Implement a High-Quality STEM Program at the Middle School Level

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a high-quality STEM program at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover the fees associated with teacher training and program implementation. Districts and schools looking...

GrantWatch ID#: 211586