Illinois Grants for Youth:  124 Youth/Out-of-School Youth Grants for Illinois.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individual investigators for high-quality, innovative research on educational practice. Eligible projects are those that demonstrate the potential to contribute to improvements in educational practice. Fundin... GrantWatch ID#: 158435

Awards to recognize Missouri and Illinois K-12 teachers and college professors in the St. Louis metropolitan area who demonstrate excellence in their field. Recipients are nominated by the chief administrators of their school districts or educationa... GrantWatch ID#: 161596

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofits for music therapy and education programs that improve lives and help participants heal. Preference is given to organizations that target at-risk and underserved populations and that demonstrate... GrantWatch ID#: 175928

In-kind grants of lighting, irrigation, synthetic turf, and court construction costs to USA nonprofit organizations to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Letters of intent are due by October 26, 2017. Funding is intended to support socc... GrantWatch ID#: 180328

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International teachers and counselors for necessary resources to enrich the instruction of AP classes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to, supplies, materials, and field trips. Funding may be used to assis... GrantWatch ID#: 164646

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educators who teach students pre-K through grade 12 to help advance innovative programs that incorporate the arts into educational programming. The goal of funding is to support programs that work to effectively use the... GrantWatch ID#: 170095

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and Territories schools, community groups, nature centers, or museums for projects that involve youth in environmental and conservation education. Applicants must attend a pre-application training. Projects should help ... GrantWatch ID#: 170195

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and services that meet the needs of disadvantaged youth, with a specific focus on the areas of education, blindness and hearing disorders, and arts and culture. Types of Support: The Ray Charle... GrantWatch ID#: 172761

Award of $500 to a USA school or youth group that includes children in grades K-12 for an established youth garden project. This award is intended to recognize the sustainability of exceptional youth garden programs that have shown success and have ... GrantWatch ID#: 173076

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for policy change that promotes the well-being of Latin Americans by encouranging democratic governance, education, and sustainable resource management. Funding is intended for targeted, profession... GrantWatch ID#: 173581

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for environmental protection and preservation projects. Funding is intended for innovative projects that will involve diverse audiences and youth in outd... GrantWatch ID#: 174696

Grants to USA nonprofits and organizations for programs that promote diversity and inclusion within the legal profession. Funding is intended for special projects and events, education and outreach, and attorney development programs that focus on po... GrantWatch ID#: 174875

Grants of $500 to USA youth for volunteer projects that positively impact their communities. Youth must begin the application process by September 15. Applicants are encouraged to use activities they enjoy, such as arts, reading, learning, sports, a... GrantWatch ID#: 174878

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $25,000, and grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for youth athletic programs, camps, equipment, and emergency needs. Emphasis is placed on programs for disadvantaged and spec... GrantWatch ID#: 175176

Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations and schools for youth-oriented projects that promote environmental stewardship. Funding is intended to support solution-oriented, youth-led projects that result in real environmental ... GrantWatch ID#: 178257

Matching grants to USA nonprofits and K-12 schools to equip music programs with stringed instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. Funding is intended to give children nationwi... GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 to Illinois and Iowa public and private schools and school districts to enhance visual arts education in the Quad Cities area. Funding is intended for, but not limited to, single projects, year-long curricula, ar... GrantWatch ID#: 179908

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International university students and faculty members to conduct research projects focusing on understanding the emotional, mental, and behavioral aspects involved in injuries (such as those related to viol... GrantWatch ID#: 140392

Grants to West Central Illinois and Northeastern Missouri nonprofit organizations and units of government for programs that serve youth by developing humanitarian, leadership, and artistic opportunities, and to support organizations that strive to i... GrantWatch ID#: 143020

Grants ranging from $250 and $1,000 to USA children and youth ages 18 and under for a wide range of self-initiated community service projects. There are no predetermined focus areas for this grant; rather, individuals can apply for funding to suppor... GrantWatch ID#: 156531

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in the areas in which the funding source does business for programs in the areas of education, social services, health, arts and culture, and civic activities. Priority is given to proposals for programs that be... GrantWatch ID#: 162237

Grants ranging from $500 to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth running programs. The funded program may be either a start-up program or a pre-existing program. Elig... GrantWatch ID#: 171654

Grants of up to $300 to Illinois PreK through 12 teachers for educational projects that aim to promote agricultural literacy in the classroom. Proposed projects should focus on integrating agriculture into a variety of curriculum areas. Funding wi... GrantWatch ID#: 174275

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that provide students with the opportunity to learn about current and future energy challenges. Students in grades 6-12, college, or university will enga... GrantWatch ID#: 175118

Grants averaging $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, municipalities, and school districts that are involved in youth baseball or softball programs. Funding may be used for facilities or equipment, new programs, expansi... GrantWatch ID#: 178547

In-kind grants worth up to $1,200 to USA public libraries and tribal libraries in rural areas to help acquire new children's books. The Foundation will provide grantees with brand new, high quality, hardcover children's books. Recipients will be abl... GrantWatch ID#: 178554

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofits for initiatives to provide STEM education or leadership development to youth in the funding service area. Grants are available to organizations located within the communities where the company ... GrantWatch ID#: 179762

Grants to USA nonprofits in multiple states for programs and projects that focus on the areas of STEM education, environmental sustainability, and community safety and vitality. Priorities for each of these three focus areas are outlined in further... GrantWatch ID#: 180304

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofits and individuals for the preservation and archiving of music and other recorded sounds that are representative of North American heritage. Funding is also available for scientific research projects addressing the r... GrantWatch ID#: 181543

Awards of up to $3,000 to USA Latino high school seniors in eligible regions for excellence in academic achievements and community service contributions. Awards are given in the categories of business and entrepreneurship, community service, educati... GrantWatch ID#: 162756

Awards to USA and territories libraries and museums to recognize outstanding contributions to community cohesion and wellbeing. This year's awards are intended to recognize programs that serve at-risk children and families, veterans and military fam... GrantWatch ID#: 182179

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind services to USA and Territories colleges and universities to help students develop technology-based solutions to important problems in the world. Through this program, the funding source provides funds, training,... GrantWatch ID#: 181079

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA nonprofits, IHEs, government agencies, and Native American tribes and groups to foster public engagement with the nation’s historical records. Consideration will be given to projects that promote access to the nat... GrantWatch ID#: 174204

Awards of up to $15,000 in cash plus $10,000 in prizes to recognize USA nonprofit organizations for excellence in expanding access to health care for the underserved. Eligible programs are those that demonstrate innovative and novel methods that ar... GrantWatch ID#: 175400

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of education projects operating inside or outside the USA with a particular interest in supporting underserved populations and the creative use of technology. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as ... GrantWatch ID#: 156301

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and private colleges and universities for programs and projects that focus on promoting private higher education, educational television and media, and/or religious diversity and leadership. LOIs are due by Octo... GrantWatch ID#: 158587

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of social change initiatives. Funding must identify with one of the following focus areas: advancement of philanthropy and volunteering, education, entrepreneurship, advocacy and debate, advance... GrantWatch ID#: 178268

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations providing emergency shelter to domestic violence victims to offer pet housing to beneficiaries. The purpose of this program is to create space to house victims’ pets on-site with their familie... GrantWatch ID#: 182244

Grants to USA nonprofit community-based organizations, middle schools, and high schools in multiple states to enhance the safety, accessibility, and quality of local football fields within the funding source’s market areas. Applicants are strongly... GrantWatch ID#: 171731

Prizes of $10,000, $15,000, and $30,000 to USA teams of students in grades 6 through 12 for submitting winning projects that offer creative solutions to environmental concerns in the areas of land and water, and air and climate. Topics can address t... GrantWatch ID#: 182107

Grants ranging between $5,000 and $25,000 to Chicago region, Illinois nonprofits for programs that will enhance the environment, education, health, and nutrition for local communities. LOIs are accepted until October 20. The goals of this grant are ... GrantWatch ID#: 180276

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $6,000 to Southern Illinois nonprofits, government agencies, and organizations for projects that promote and educate about shooting range activities, hunting safety, and responsible firearms use. Grants are generally pr... GrantWatch ID#: 182021

Awards of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA and international high school, college, and graduate school students who participate in an environmental stewardship program. This program takes place over the course of thirty days, during which ... GrantWatch ID#: 161059

Grants to USA, Canada, and International social enterprises, commercial enterprises, and nonprofit entities for initiatives that address challenges in nutrition, access to clean water, and rural development. A letter of intent is due October 31, 201... GrantWatch ID#: 150750

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. An LOI must be submitted at least 4-6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supp... GrantWatch ID#: 179340

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible states for activities that mitigate the environmental impact of humans on the planet. Program areas include youth environmental education, sustainable agriculture, smart g... GrantWatch ID#: 180850

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants starting at $5,000 to USA six through twelfth-grade teachers of public and nonprofit private schools for fun and exciting classroom-based learning projects that aim to increase student achievement in math and scienc... GrantWatch ID#: 169675

Grants to Aurora Area, Illinois organizations for programs that benefit children and youth residing in the local region. Applicants will be asked to indicate the number of children and youth who will benefit from the grant. Applicants may apply duri... GrantWatch ID#: 180563

Grants of up to $250 to Lake County, Illinois kindergarten through twelfth-grade teachers for projects that incorporate agricultural education into the curriculum. Funding will be provided for proposals such as, but not limited to, classroom lesson... GrantWatch ID#: 175036

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $20,000 to USA nonprofits for museums, cultural, and performing arts programs; schools, hospitals, educational and skills training programs, and programs for youth, seniors, and the handicapped; environmental and wildli... GrantWatch ID#: 174639