233 Illinois Grants for Children

Grants to Illinois school districts, charter schools, universities, regional offices of education, and intermediate service centers for educational programs that benefit children and youth who are experiencing homelessness. Applicants must complete the required registr...

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations for crime prevention programs and assistance for people who were victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the establishment, mai...

Grants to USA parent teachers associations for programs and initiatives that emphasize literacy, STEM-related topics, the arts, digital citizenship, mental health, and healthy lifestyles. Funding is intended to offer extra support to PTAs for operating programs or maki...

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and individuals for projects related to music. Funding is intended to support music preservation, music archiving, and research exploring the effects of music on individuals an...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. For 2025, sub-areas of focus include early childhood educa...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to provide education, health, and well-being opportunities for children around the world. Examples of past grants include education programs, career readiness programs, family support services, and programs to support children who ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for activities to address the needs of women and children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support new and currently existing programs in the areas of food, housi...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit local youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that impact or focus on youth within ...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International teacher who has made an exceptional contribution to the teaching profession. The purpose of the award is to highlight the importance of teaching and to demonstrate the fact that teachers across the globe deserve to be recognized...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote and advance Jewish values through science, arts, and education. Applicants must complete an online eligibility quiz before being invited to apply. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality, potential, c...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research projects on topics related to children's welfare and parenting. Funding is intended for original projects that have the potential to benefit infants and children. Focus areas include parenting practices and education, ...

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 organizations for lighting for recreational areas in underserved communities. Funding is intended to improve the health and development of children by making sports pitches more accessible and safer and extending the number of hours that children and adul...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth-serving organizations and schools to support rock climbing. Funding is intended for the purchase of rock climbing equipment that will provide a healthy activity and fitness opportunity for youth. Eligible applicants are in the contin...

Award to a USA or Canada senior physician or individual in recognition of exceptional work in pediatric hematology/oncology. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual for their outstanding contributions to advocacy, patient care, education, and research in the...

Award to a USA or Canada MD or PhD researcher to acknowledge exceptional lab research in the field of pediatric hematology/oncology. The award is intended to honor an early or mid-career researcher who is an accomplished public speaker and would be willing to present t...

Award to a USA or Canada mid-career medical researcher to acknowledge exceptional contributions to the study of childhood cancer survivorship. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has demonstrated a commitment to this research area and has produced a ...

Grants to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that benefit children, youth, and communities in eligible locations. Funding is primarily intended to support organizations that work to improve the community and/or provide hu...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA K-5 teachers at public and nonprofit private schools for creative educational programming. Funding is intended to increase student success rates in science, technology, engineering, and math by introducing original project-based learning i...

Grants of $500 to USA elementary school classrooms and community organizations to create a garden for educational purposes. Funding is intended to help engage students in grades K through 6 in the study of herbs. Grant funds may be used for herb plants as well as suppl...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to address the needs of residents in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for activities and programs within the focus areas of community development, human services, ...

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of over ...

Grants of up to $1,200 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, IHEs, faith-based entities, and government agencies for arts events and learning experiences that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in a wide range of art disciplines...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that enhance the local quality of life, address a com...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-being and...

Grant of $9,500 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career psychologist affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity to address suicide among African-American youth and children. Funding is intended to support the education, practice, or research o...

Opportunity for USA researchers and artists to participate in a residency program in media arts in New York. Participants will have the opportunity to create new work or continue ongoing projects. In addition to access to equipment, consultation, and facilities, partic...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for long-term research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is int...

Cooperative agreements to USA government agencies and nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of investigations and prosecutions of cases addressing child abuse and neglect. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. T...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase technology and equipment. Funding is intended to improve the health, comfort, and overall function of people with disabilities through providing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to those...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA young adults who are cancer survivors for assistance with fertility and other family expenses. Funding is intended to assist cancer survivors in building their families through adoption, fertility treatments, or surrogacy. Applicants must ...

In-kind support to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies to provide clothing for children, youth, and young adults within the business footprint of the funding source. Grantees will receive gift cards that must be used to purchas...

Fellowships and grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists to write pieces related to rare diseases. The purpose of the opportunity is to educate journalists on the challenges involved in researching rare diseases. Topics include childhood disease therapies, ...

Fellowships to USA individuals working in the field of children's media to support professional development. The fellowship includes opportunities for learning, networking, and collaboration. Eligible applicants are involved in designing and producing interactive media...

Grants to Illinois school districts, agencies, nonprofit organizations, and municipalities to improve conditions for children walking or bicycling to school. Funding is intended for either infrastructure or non-infrastructure projects. Projects are for K-12 public scho...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to prevent the abuse of children and youth. Applicants must submit a concept note prior to applying. Funding is intended for a variety of projects including improving safety for children ...

Grant of $4,500 to a USA, Canada, or International student or faculty member affiliated with a nonprofit institution or government entity for research related to the health and safety of children and youth. Funding is intended to support behavioral and psychological r...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, for-profits, IHEs, tribal governments, and nonprofit organizations for new research to develop better pharmaceuticals for children and pregnant women. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for exploratory research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

Grants to USA nonprofit and youth organizations, schools, and parks departments to purchase outdoor recreational equipment. The purpose of this program is to help promote physical activity, reduce childhood obesity, and encourage play for all. Eligible organizations wi...

In-kind grants of book donations valued at up to $250 to Illinois teachers and librarians to incorporate agricultural topics into the curriculum. Grants are intended to promote the integration of agriculture into a wide range of curriculum areas. Books will be shipped ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs to develop interventions to smooth the transition from pediatric to adult medical care for young cancer survivors. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take sever...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. The p...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and tribal organizations to train law enforcement personnel involved in mitigating technology-based crimes against children. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be compl...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public agencies, IHEs, school districts, and tribes for programs to support youth and children who have been exposed to violence. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several ...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, local and state governments, IHEs, and Tribes to develop educational training programs for child protection professionals. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take ...

Grants to USA and territories government agencies, Tribal governments, and national organizations to expand and improve mentoring services for youth affected by drug misuse. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the application deadlin...

Cooperative agreement to a USA and territories nonprofit, government agency, IHE, or for-profit to improve an information system that serves law enforcement investigators working on child exploitation cases. Required registrations must be completed before applying. The...