146 Illinois Grants for Veterans and Military

146 Veterans and Military Grants for Illinois

Discover grants for veterans, military members, and their families. Funding supports programs and services that aid in the transition to civilian life, including education, employment assistance, mental health services, housing support, rehabilitation, outreach programs, and financial assistance.

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Grants to USA IHEs for Programs that Foster Success for Veterans in Postsecondary Education

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to USA public and private IHEs to provide programs to benefit veteran students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote the academic success of veterans by improving services to m...

GrantWatch ID#: 192816
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Grants to USA State and Local Governments for Community Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local governments for community infrastructure projects that benefit the military. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects related to sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 196514

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Educate Students about Autism

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $5,000 and 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...

GrantWatch ID#: 203769

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Lives of Military Veterans

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and veterans' organizations to provide services for veterans. Applicants must complete the registration and prequalification requirements before applying. Funding is intended for programs and activit...

GrantWatch ID#: 173867

Fellowships to USA and Territories Recent College Graduates to Work With Members of Congress

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowships to USA and territories recent college graduates to work with members of Congress. During the nine-month program, fellows will attend meetings, conduct research, and assist Congress members and their staff. In addition to a stipend, fellows will receive...

GrantWatch ID#: 222754

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Medical Research and Fellowships

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit institutions and organizations for research projects related to spinal cord injuries and diseases. Funding areas include laboratory and clinical research, design and development of technology, and fellowships for postdoctoral res...

GrantWatch ID#: 173555

Grants to USA State and Tribal Agencies to Address the Burial Needs of Veterans

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA states, territories, and tribal governments to provide graves and address the burial needs of military Veterans. Funding is intended to establish, expand, or improve Veterans cemeteries that are owned and operated by a state, territory, or tribal gov...

GrantWatch ID#: 211727

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Service Programs

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community service programs related to animals, education, religious, literary, and scientific purposes. The funding source is particularly interested in projects that prevent animal cruelty and programs to assist veterans ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213436

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits for Housing Projects that Benefit Veterans in Eligibl...

Deadline: 07/03/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for housing projects that benefit military veterans in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support rehabilitation or new construction of permanent supportive multi-family housing. While consideration wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 178553

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Breast Cancer Research

Deadline: 07/08/26 LOI Date: 06/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and research institutes for breast cancer research with high potential to significantly benefit cancer patients. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete re...

GrantWatch ID#: 215574

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Improve Breast Cancer Studies

Deadline: 07/08/26 LOI Date: 06/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research institutes, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research to improve data collection and follow-up in clinical studies on breast cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete requir...

GrantWatch ID#: 215575

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Nonprofit Entity for Innovative Breast Cancer Research

Deadline: 07/08/26 LOI Date: 06/24/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, or research institute for innovative breast cancer research by early-career scientists. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submi...

GrantWatch ID#: 215576

Cooperative Agreement to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Breast Cancer Research

Deadline: 07/08/26 LOI Date: 06/24/26

Cooperative agreement to a USA, Canada, or international nonprofit or for-profit organization, IHE, or research institute to establish a consortium for breast cancer research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 229339

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Encourage the Purchase of Fruits and Vegetables

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that encourage individuals with low income to buy fruits and vegetables. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding...

GrantWatch ID#: 163668
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agecies for Innova...

Deadline: 07/28/26 LOI Date: 07/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and research institutes, and agencies for innovative kidney cancer research. Applicants must submit a pre-application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a f...

GrantWatch ID#: 215766

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals with Severe Injuries for Adaptive Equipment and Recovery ...

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Canada individuals who have suffered severe injuries for adaptive equipment and expenses related to their recovery. Funding is intended for individuals who have been injured while participating in sports activities, veterans inju...

GrantWatch ID#: 213823

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Improve the Lives of At-Risk Military Veterans

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 179275

Grant and In-Kind Support to a USA Veteran Woman to Expand or Start a Business

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grant of up to $5,000 and in-kind support to a USA veteran woman entrepreneur to expand or start a business. In addition to funds, the recipient will receive coaching, an assessment, and other benefits. Applicants may be on active duty, in the reserves, or a veter...

GrantWatch ID#: 229560

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits to Build and Strengthen Capacity

Deadline: 08/01/26

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. Grant...

GrantWatch ID#: 186190

Grants and In-Kind Support to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Evaluate...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 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. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186191

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for R&D Related to Military Health

Deadline: 08/06/26 LOI Date: 07/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for research and development projects related to the health of US veterans and military service members. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195333

Grants to USA Entities for Programs to Promote Housing Stability Among Veterans

Deadline: 08/07/26 LOI Date: 07/09/26

Grants to USA government units, endowment funds, and nonprofit, faith-based, educational, and medical research organizations for initiatives to promote housing stability among military veterans. The purpose of the funding program is to provide services and program...

GrantWatch ID#: 216371

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Early-Career Research on MS

Deadline: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for early-career research projects related to Multiple Sclerosis. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214914

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for High-Impact MS Research

Deadline: 08/13/26 LOI Date: 07/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International for-profit and nonprofit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for high-impact Multiple Sclerosis research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full proposa...

GrantWatch ID#: 229235

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Innovative Epilepsy Research

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative epilepsy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for investiga...

GrantWatch ID#: 229570

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Posttraumatic Epilepsy Research

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for research on posttraumatic epilepsy. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229572

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for Partnered Epilepsy Research

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization or public entity for partnered epilepsy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for collaborative r...

GrantWatch ID#: 229573

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Entity for an Epilepsy Research Center

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International nonprofit or for-profit organization or public entity to run a research center to support epilepsy investigators. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 229574

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Increase the Epilepsy Research Workforce

Deadline: 08/17/26 LOI Date: 08/03/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities to increase the number of investigators working in epilepsy research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to applyin...

GrantWatch ID#: 229575

Opportunity for USA Veteran Business Owners to Participate in a Business Development Program

Deadline: 08/24/26

Opportunity for USA veteran business owners to participate in a business development program. The program is intended to assist veterans with successful reintegration into civilian life by providing them with coaching and tools in management, marketing, financial ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183494

Grants to USA Families of Coast Guard Members to Defray the Costs of Summer Activities

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants of up to $500 to USA families of Coast Guard members to defray the costs of summer camp and various enrichment programs. Funding is intended to provide support to the children and families of active-duty Coast Guard members during the summer months. Familie...

GrantWatch ID#: 212874

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research in Humanities Fields

Deadline: 09/01/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars for interdisciplinary research and collaboration in humanities fields. The program is a year-long residential fellowship in New York. Eligible applicants hold PhDs and are currently working on topics related t...

GrantWatch ID#: 205184

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Patient-Centered Lung Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/18/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for patient-centered lung cancer research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submittin...

GrantWatch ID#: 214806

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Innovative Prostate Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 08/12/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for innovative research projects related to prostate cancer. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applying. Th...

GrantWatch ID#: 214952

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Early-Stage Lung Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 06/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for innovative early-stage lung cancer research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229229

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Translational Lung Cancer Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 06/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for translational lung cancer research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to applyi...

GrantWatch ID#: 229230

Grants to USA Conservation Groups, Tribes, Agencies, Nonprofits, and Individuals for Land Cons...

Deadline: 09/04/26 LOI Date: 07/02/26

Grants to USA conservation groups, tribes, government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and individuals for land conservation projects near military installations. Applicants must submit a pre-proposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 192773

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Institutions for Hearing...

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for hearing restoration research. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214805

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Eye Injury Clinical Research

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for clinical research programs for combat-related eye conditions. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 215020

Research Fellowships in a Science Institute in Israel to USA Researchers to Pursue Projects an...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Research fellowships in a science institute in Israel to USA postdoctoral researchers to pursue projects and promote international cooperation. The program is open to scholars in any discipline. Priority is given to US military veterans and to individuals with les...

GrantWatch ID#: 219770

Grants to USA and Canada Organizations for Initiatives to Serve Financially Vulnerable Individ...

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada organizations for initiatives to serve financially vulnerable individuals. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: workforce development, fighting hunger, education, and supporting veterans by a...

GrantWatch ID#: 225434

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators for Transplantation Resear...

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government entities for innovative transplantation research. Applicants are required to submit an LOI and complete required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 230069
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Academic Institutions fo...

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for innovative studies and therapies for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and com...

GrantWatch ID#: 214803
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Academic Institutions fo...

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for translational research for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214804

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Clinical Health Research

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 07/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for health-based research studies and human clinical trials. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is ...

GrantWatch ID#: 189628

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Translational and Clinical Research

Deadline: 09/22/26 LOI Date: 07/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and public entities for translational research and clinical research. Applicants must submit a preproposal and complete required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Funding i...

GrantWatch ID#: 229424
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits for Mento...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and research institutes for mentorship opportunities for early-career kidney cancer researchers. Applicants must submit a pre-application and complete required registr...

GrantWatch ID#: 215764
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Innov...

Deadline: 09/28/26 LOI Date: 09/14/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, IHEs, and research institutes for innovative kidney cancer research ideas. Applicants must submit a pre-application and complete required registrations prior to submitting a...

GrantWatch ID#: 215767

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Non and For-Profits and Agencies for High-Risk Rare C...

Deadline: 09/30/26 LOI Date: 09/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, for-profits, public entities, intramural organizations, and IHEs for innovative, high-risk research related to rare cancers. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prio...

GrantWatch ID#: 214957