Grants for youth programs, out of school youth, disadvantaged youth, grants for youth sports, at-risk youth, youth leadership and youth shelters.
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for social change initiatives. Funding is intended to benefit Jewish women and girls. Focus areas include education, economic empowerment, advocacy, social justice, and violence prevention. Programs serving wo...
Fellowships to USA and Canada Jewish teenagers to attend an educational program in Israel during the summer after eleventh grade. In addition to the summer experience, fellows will participate in a year of additional projects, studying, and seminars. The participants m...
Grants to USA schools, government agencies, tribal organizations, nonprofit organizations, and agricultural producers for programs to increase access to local foods for eligible schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take three weeks to complet...
Grants of $1,000 to USA grassroots organizations working to promote environmental justice and social change. Funding may be used for community organizing in the aftermath of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. This program supports organizations seeking to furthe...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois PreK-12 teachers, youth group leaders, and nature center personnel to engage students in hands-on environmental stewardship activities. Projects must be implemented on school grounds or other public spaces, such as parks, nature cente...
In-kind grants of bee sanctuary equipment to USA nonprofit K-12 schools, colleges and universities, environmental and community centers, Tribal education agencies, and community gardens and food banks. This program provides participants with bees and equipment to help ...
Opportunity for USA and Canada teams of young adults to participate in a contest to develop creative ideas that address challenges facing the post-Coronavirus (COVID-19) world. Applications are also accepted for fellowship mentors to provide assistance to participating...
In-kind prizes to USA girls to encourage increased participation in organized competitive sports. Prizes are intended to help fund registration and other fees and provide equipment for girls between the ages of 4 to 12 years old and registered in a minor hockey league ...
Opportunity for USA student teams to win prizes in a hands-on engineering competition. Teams may be comprised of students enrolled in grades 6 through 12, and are sponsored by schools, nonprofits, and youth organizations. Competing teams will have the opportunity to de...
Grants to USA sixth through twelfth-grade teachers at public and nonprofit private schools to enhance science, technology, engineering, and math learning. Funding is intended to increase student success-rates by introducing creative project-based learning ideas that wi...
Grants and in-kind support to USA technical high schools, community colleges, and organizations for summer camps for middle and high school students. Funding is intended to introduce students to a wide range of manufacturing processes and encourage employment in the fi...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, individuals, funding source branches and affiliates, and universities to encourage girls to study engineering and physical science in college. Funding is intended to promote these professions to fe...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs or projects in the areas of education, arts learning, vocational training, and health care. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities with a specia...
Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the development of new programs or the assessment of existing programs that promote educational success for disadvantaged children. Initial proposals are due prior to the application deadline. Funding is intende...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International civil society organizations, non-governmental organizations, independent and constitutional bodies, inter-governmental bodies, associations, and organizations for projects that promote democracy around the world. Funding is inte...
Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to benefit students from diverse populations or rural areas, as well as for teachers involved in inclusion and diversity programs for their school or community. Funding is intended to support expen...
Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school teachers to enhance classroom excellence, innovation, and activities related to STEAM fields. Funding is intended for materials, supplies, field trips, and resources to enhance the delivery of STEAM courses...
Grants to Illinois eligible entities collaborating with school districts for youth enrichment programs. Applicants must register and complete a pre-application process prior to submitting a full application. Eligible programs should take place outside of regular school...
Grants to Indiana, Illinois, Michigan, Ohio, Wisconsin, and Minnesota nonprofit organizations for initiatives that promote social justice. Applicants must submit a letter of intent six to eight weeks prior to submitting a full proposal. In the current funding cycle, a ...
Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Ohio, South Dakota, and Wisconsin ranchers and farmers to apply eco-friendly practices in addressing farm-related needs. Funding is intended to explore viable solutions fo...
Grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit theater companies for performances and educational activities for high school and middle school students. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support professional produc...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and theater companies to provide Shakespeare and theater education programs to juvenile offenders. Applicants must submit an intent to apply prior to submitting an application. Applicants are advised that required ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support bereaved youth and their families during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to cover general operating expenses for organizations that provide bereavement services to children under the age of 25. P...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for hands-on educational programs that teach young people about vehicle and boat restoration. Priority will be given to programs that focus on high school and college-age students. Funding is intended to teach the specialized skill...
Awards of $1,000 to USA and Territories Hispanic high school seniors to honor outstanding academic achievements and community involvement. Awards may be used for college expenses or to fund a community service project. Awards are intended to recognize excellence in mul...
Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International institutions of higher education to develop and offer courses related to the Holocaust. Funding may also be used to improve an institution's Holocaust resources. Proposals at colleges and universities where cour...
Awards of $10,000 to USA young military dependents, ages 13 to 18, to recognize their exceptional ability to succeed despite the challenges of military family life. One award will be given to a young nominee who has devised an original and bold solution to address a lo...
Grants to Illinois school districts with low adequacy levels to provide mental health services to students. Funding is intended to support the development and implementation of a plan that offers students in high-risk districts greater access to mental health services....
Competition for USA, Canada, and International individuals, private and public institutions, companies, clubs, schools, universities, and nonprofits for sustainable projects that demonstrate feasible solutions to environmental problems. Award categories are Fire, Water...
Award of $1,000 to a USA and Territories or Canada female student in grades 5 through 8 for outstanding involvement in science. A strong connection to science is the main criteria for selection of the recipient. Proposals will be evaluated by the quality of support mat...
Prizes of up to $1,500 to USA, Canada, and International youth or teams youth, ages 13-24, to present solutions to global challenges, as identified by the United Nations. Applicants must submit the first round of applications before moving up to the second round. Group...
Grants to Illinois public IHE laboratory schools, school districts, vocational centers, and charter schools to develop foreign language and arts programs in schools. Funding is intended for programs to implement, enhance, or expand educational programs in these subject...
Grants to USA and Japan nonprofit organizations for educational projects that enable K-12 youth to learn about each other’s culture, country, and society. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to meet needs at the p...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to improve children's health. Funding is intended for programs that increase the well-being of children and youth through physical activities. The goal of the program is to encourage and inspire youth ...
Grants of up to $15,000 to USA and Canada summer programs that engage gifted high school students in mathematical studies. Funding is intended to encourage the development of math talent to potentially motivate future careers. Eligible math programs are encouraged to m...
Grants ranging from $100 to $5,000 to USA nonprofits, schools, faith-based organizations, and public funded service agencies for programs to improve the health and wellness of children in communities where the Funding Source has a business presence. Programs should dem...
Grant of $3,000 to a USA library for outreach efforts addressing underserved populations in the community. Funding is intended for projects that engage underserved children, from birth to age 14. Applications will be considered for new and innovative programs, or for t...
Grants of $250 and in-kind donations to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, schools, and youth programs for gardening programs. Funding is intended for both new and expanded programs to benefit children and youth. The goal of the program is to teach students a...
Awards to USA Jewish teenagers between the ages of 13 and 19 for outstanding leadership in community service. Awards will recognize teens who have demonstrated initiative in the creation of new projects or the expansion of existing projects that embody the concept of t...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofits for activities that perpetuate the art of poetry in American culture and expand awareness of the positive effects of poetry on society. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funds may be requested for po...
Grants of $1,500 and a grant of $2,000 to Illinois teachers and administrators at public and private K-12 schools in the funding source's service district for innovative programs that enhance learning. Funding is available for eligible school districts in the counties ...
Grants to USA daycares, schools, parks, and nonprofit organizations serving children and youth for projects that increase the safety of outdoor play spaces. Funding may be used for the cost of materials and installation of shade structures. Grantees will also receive a...
Grants to USA nonprofits organizations to strengthen the relationship between the USA and Israel, to instill pride in the Jewish people, and to combat discrimination, hatred, and bigotry across the USA. Applicants must contact program staff before submitting an online ...
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 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, ...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible counties for education, youth, families, mental health, and capacity building. Applicants may be required to submit a pre-application before being approved to submit a full applica...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, public IHEs, and religious organizations for projects to benefit youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programming and services related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Elig...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and institutions of higher education for humanities programs that serve the general public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible projects are ...
Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people between the ages of 5 and 25. Priority is...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to benefit youth throughout the country. Funding is intended for evidence-based projects that use research to improve outcomes among youth, ages 5 through 25. The Foundation seeks studies that build, identify, and test...