69 Illinois Grants for Women

Contracts for services to USA government agencies, IHEs, nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and IHEs for research addressing cardiovascular conditions. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to a full application. Funding is intended to support r...

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 of up to $500 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International women entrepreneurs to enhance business or organizational development. Funding is intended to support the improvement, expansion, and strengthening of organizations and businesses that impact fa...

Grants of $20,000 and in-kind support to USA Black female small business owners to foster the growth of their businesses. In addition to the cash grant, selected grantees will be provided with digital tools and mentorship to advance their online presence and bolster th...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International mom entrepreneurs to help grow their businesses. The purpose of the program is to encourage and support women who own their own businesses as they endeavor to balance motherhood and work. Three levels of prizes will be awa...

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...

Fellowships of $90,000 to USA, Canada, and International journalists, scholars, and individuals to research global issues at a program in Washington, DC. The purpose of the program is to afford researchers the opportunity to engage with US policymakers and other schola...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, groups, and coalitions for social justice activities and projects. Funding is intended for programs within the focus areas of direct action, community organization and m...

Grants to Illinois Black and Latinx for-profit and nonprofit community developers in eligible locations for real estate and land use activities and projects. Funding is intended to cover expenses related to due diligence, preliminary plans, and other costs incurred pri...

Prizes of up to $50,000 to USA individuals and entities for innovative plans to address human trafficking. Applicants are required to register with staff prior to submitting an application. The program is intended to prevent the trafficking of women and girls in the Un...

Contest for USA individuals and teams to develop innovative technologies that could prevent fetal deaths. The purpose of the contest is to generate products that could realistically be brought to market within the next five years. Eligible types of technologies include...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization or institution of higher education to direct and facilitate a program to promote STEM leadership for women in eligible countries. Applicants are advised that the required registrations may take up to four weeks to c...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers and research teams of entities from the private and public sectors, research centers, and IHEs for research in the area of inequalities faced by people of African descent and Indigenous Peoples. Funding is intended t...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International public universities, educational institutions, and nonprofit organizations for projects addressing agricultural education. Funding is intended for projects involving at least one of the following: farmers (small-scale and emergi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic researchers for research and education on reproductive health and oncology. Funding is intended to generate data that will lead to improved clinical outcomes for cancer patients. The current focus area for funding is Ca...

Fellowships to USA women business owners in the hospitality industry for professional training and leadership development. Funding is intended to help women to expand their food and beverage businesses. Applicants must commit to attending all of the virtual classes. El...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career postdoctoral scientists and neurologists to conduct research studies related to Parkinson's disease (PD). Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The program offers two...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International early-career scientists with a PhD or MD to participate in a mentorship program with the goal of becoming independent researchers in the field of Parkinson's disease. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to sub...

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International female online content creators to support the continuation of their work. Funding is intended for creators on all social media platforms. Eligible expenses include equipment upgrades, educational conferences, and...

Grants of $2,000 and in-kind support to USA mothers to help simplify their lives. Funding is intended to allow mothers to take a break from childcare, job stress, and chores. The goal of the program is to provide short-term support to women to help them deal with the u...

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

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support healthcare for disadvantaged women. Funding is intended for activities related to reproductive rights. The purpose of the program is to educate women regarding their reproductive health options. Programs...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to advance diversity in the fields of entrepreneurship and investments. Funding is intended to support programs that benefit women and minority and under-represented communities. The goal of the grant program is to facilitate progr...

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, supplies and equipment, books, fees, and living expens...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA women to pursue advanced degrees and courses of study. Funding is intended to benefit women who seek to rejoin the workforce, pursue professional advancement, and change their field of employment. Eligible fields of study include social s...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, individuals, funding source branches and affiliates, and universities to promote equity and expand educational opportunities for women and girls. Funding may be used for a wide range of project exp...

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. ...

In-kind support of technical assistance and promotional credit to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, research institutions, and private entities to develop cloud-based technology to improve health equity worldwide. The opportunity is intended for c...

Opportunity for USA and Canada women entrepreneurs and entrepreneurs of color to participate in a business accelerator program. Participants will receive a cash investment and will participate in a twelve-week individualized mentorship program. The program includes pit...

Opportunity for USA and Canada women-led and black-led startups to participate in an accelerator program in the United States. In addition to funding, participants will receive mentorship and vendor perks and will attend a reception at which they can present their comp...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental entities including public schools, IHEs, and law enforcement for programs related to shooting sports. Grant funds may also be requested for capital improvements to shooting facilities. Funding is intended to p...

Fellowships to USA scientists with a medical degree to support on-site experience in clinical research and trials at a pharmaceutical company. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to provide fellows the opportunit...

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...

Internships for USA women visual artists to create projects and assist with facility operations at an art studio in New York. During the program, interns will work with professional artists, assist with classes and workshops, maintain studio functionality, and work on ...

Internships for USA women to learn nonprofit management skills pertaining to arts organizations. Interns will acquire experience by working with operations staff at an established arts nonprofit in New York. Duties and projects will include marketing initiatives, publi...

Awards to USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and Virgin Islands businesses, small business owners, and entrepreneurs to recognize their outstanding impact, innovations, and contributions to increasing the country's global competitiveness. Awards are intended to celebrate excellen...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit medically underserved populations in eligible regions. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include mental health, technical ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social change initiatives that benefit Jewish women and girls. Funding is intended to support general operations as well as specific projects. Eligible focus areas include, but are not limited to economic empowerment, leadershi...

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...

Fellowships of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American artists to develop and expand their artistic practice. Artists from a wide range of disciplines are eligible to apply. Fellows will also receive travel reimbursement, an allowance for supplies, studio spa...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publi...

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 to USA nonprofit agencies and associations and IHEs in midwestern states for programs and projects that provide learning opportunities and experiences for women. Applicants must be located in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebrask...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for initiatives to promote equity in STEM education for students from pre-kindergarten through high school. Funding is intended for programs that enable underrepresented and underserved populations to acquire the s...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that address criminal justice and social justice. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that promote economic well-being, racial equity, a...

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 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, including Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief. Past grants have been in the areas of economic development, education, women's empowerment, youth...

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