60 Illinois Grants for Women

Grants to USA, Canada, and International computer scientists who are females or members of other underrepresented groups to attend the funding source's conferences and workshops. Funding is intended to assist with travel and hotel costs. In addition to the grant funds,...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars, practitioners, and artists to support creative new projects in a variety of disciplines. Focus areas include legacies of slavery, law, education, and justice, and youth leadership and civic engagement. Fellows wil...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that directly benefit individuals in need. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Priority is given to programs that benefit residents of Connecticut, as well as worldw...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and grassroots groups serving girls and women to help them overcome difficult circumstances and improve their lives. Funding is intended for programs that align with one of the following priorities: provides resources an...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for projects that benefit the local community. Funding is intended to support programs and activities within the focus areas of families, women, child welfare and protection, shelter, health, hunger preventio...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate science and engineering students to promote scientific achievements and excellence in research. Funding is intended to support hands-on learning and to encourage students and mentors to forge close wor...

Grants to USA and Canada physician scientists for career development. Funding is intended for proposals addressing disease-oriented, basic biomedical, and translational research. Proposals are also accepted for research in machine learning and artificial intelligence. ...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Applicants must complete a phone interview prior to the deadline. Funding is intended for programs within the focus ar...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International professors affiliated with academic and nonprofit research institutions for cancer research. Applicants for some opportunities are required to submit eligibility documentation prior to submitting a full application. Funding is i...

Grants to USA sports organizations to create new or expand existing sports opportunities for girls and young women in underserved populations. The purpose of the grant program is to provide underserved youth ages six to nineteen with increased access to lacrosse. Eligi...

Grants of up to $60,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence and animal organizations to ensure accommodations for pets of domestic violence survivors. Funding is intended for a variety of options for pets, including building or renovating areas at the domestic violence ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that address urgent and immediate needs and opportunities, especially to protect the social and reproductive rights of women of color, trans people of color, and low-income women and trans people. Fund...

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA and International small businesses in multiple countries to assist in recovery from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended in particular for businesses operated by underserved groups, businesses providing c...

Grants of $20,000, awards of $55,000, and fellowships of $30,000 to USA researchers under the sponsorship of an approved department or division of dermatology. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. Funding is intended to support car...

Fellowships to USA and territories students to support research in the fields of science, technology, education, and mathematics. Priority will be given to proposals in the areas of climate and clean energy research, research and development, racial equity in science a...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, government agencies, and community-based organizations for research projects related to Coronavirus (COVID-19) testing. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to increase access to COVI...

Grants of $500 to USA BIPOC women with a current or previous breast cancer diagnosis for medical and financial support. Funds may be used for essential self care, alternative care, living expenses, medical treatment, and investment in the applicant's own small business.

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for educational programs related to women's reproductive health. Applicants must submit a concept paper prior to a full proposal. Funding is intended to create greater access to reproductive health information so d...

Grants of $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in the contiguous states to improve science, health, and nutrition in local farming communities. Active farmers will apply for the contest and winning farmers will be asked to choose an e...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and nonprofit organizations for research projects on women in photography worldwide or on Western American photographers before 1900. Applications will be judged on the significance of the project to ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for research projects related to the birth center model of care. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to supp...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, agencies, nonprofits, and for-profits for research projects relating to the use of pharmaceuticals in children and pregnant women. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fund...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, for-profits, IHEs, and nonprofits for new research to develop better pharmaceuticals for children and pregnant women. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International women for costs associated with pursuing a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in the fields of aerospace engineering and space sciences. Funds may be used for tuition, books, fees, travel, and living expenses. The purpose ...

Grants of up to $12,000 to USA women to pursue advanced degrees and courses of study. Funding is intended to benefit women who seek to rejoin the workforce, seek professional advancement, and change their field of employment. Eligible fields of study include social sci...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual artists for participation in an arts-based residency program. Grantees will receive a weekly stipend, funding for materials and travel, studio access, free onsite housing, production assistance, and technical advice. ...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, research institutes, and IHEs for research projects addressing the biological mechanisms of premature birth. Funding is intended to support studies that explore the causes, diagnostics, and therapeutic interventions sur...

Grants of up to $60,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International emerging laboratory and clinical scientists to develop the skills and experience for careers in cancer research. Funding is intended to attract junior investigators working under established scientists ...

Grants of $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for pilot projects in any area related to ovarian cancer research. Priority is given to proposals that are multidisciplinary, innovative, show potential for translational research, and that ma...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, IHEs, FBOs, CBOs, and Native American tribal entities for research to improve drug safety and effectiveness for mothers and children. Applicants are advised that required registr...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social change initiatives that benefit Jewish women and girls. Funding is intended to support general operations as wells as specific projects. Proposals are welcome from organizations whose mission aligns with those of the fun...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits in eligible states for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given t...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International breast cancer research teams for early detection pilot projects. Funding is intended to support research to develop innovative techniques in the areas of immunologic or biological methods of early breast cancer ...

Grants to USA nonprofit and arts organizations, museums, and cultural institutions for projects that support visual artists' needs and contribute to their creative and professional development. Funding is intended to support initiatives such as exhibitions, regranting,...

Grants to USA nonprofit professional education associations and agencies, colleges, and universities in multiple states for projects and programs that promote advanced learning for women. Applicants should be located in the Midwestern Region, which includes Illinois, I...

Grants to USA tribes and nonprofit organizations affiliated with tribes to promote awareness of domestic violence, dating violence, and family violence, and to provide supportive services to victims. Required registrations may take several days to complete.

Grants to USA and territories public agencies and nonprofit private organizations, including faith-based and tribal organizations, for programs to deliver services related to domestic, family, and dating violence. Required registrations may take several days to complet...

Grants to USA IHEs for scholarship programs for students at all levels of tertiary education who are studying cybersecurity. Scholarships for students from underrepresented populations are particularly encouraged. Funding is intended to increase the number of people en...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to reduce social inequality and promote solutions to the climate crisis. Eligible programs will address the areas of racial and economic justice, corporate and political accountability; voice, creativity, and culture; and an inclus...

Opportunity for USA female veterans and female military spouses or partners to attend a small business management and entrepreneurship program. This program involves online learning, a conference, and access to ongoing mentoring. The program will equip eligible women w...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community programs and initiatives that promote environmental, economic, and social justice. Grants may be used for projects, general support, and collaborative efforts, as well as to build capacity for organizations working in...

In-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations for fundraising event support. Funding is intended to assist organizations that enhance the lives of local residents through programs in the arts, education, and women's, men's, and children's health issues. Requests wil...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and state and public colleges and universities for educational programs, research programs, or combination programs that educate underserved Americans in financial capability, financial literacy, and financial well-being.

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for creative and innovative projects. Priority is given to projects that involve the focus areas of leadership, media activism, and ideas that increase representation and inclusion in clas...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit shelters that provide housing for victims of domestic violence and their pets. Funding is intended for operational support or capital improvements specifically related to the maintenance and housing of pets. Grants are also given...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits and charitable organizations for a wide range of community benefit activities. Past grants have been in the areas of economic development, education, women's empowerment, youth development, environment, and disaster r...

Grants and in-kind assistance to USA and International grassroots nonprofit organizations that benefit and advocate for disadvantaged children and youth. Funding is intended for small, innovative organizations that address the needs of children and youth living in pove...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International women professional journalists for career advancement in the area of news reporting. Funding is intended for projects and career development activities, including conferences, workshops, security training, media development, and...

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Michigan, Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve the local quality of life. Priority will be given to proposals with a focus on community and economic development, community se...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and federal, state, or local government agencies to expand the delivery of eligible evidence-based interventions addressing major social issues. Applicants must submit a letter of interest before the submission of a full proposal. ...