184 Illinois Grants for Youth

Fellowships to USA and Canada Jewish high school students to attend an educational program in Israel during the summer. In addition to the summer experience, selected fellows will participate in a year of transformative projects, studying, and seminars. Participants me...

Grants to USA and territories community-based organizations, faith-based organizations, tribes, and tribal organizations to provide services to children with special health care needs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complet...

Grants to USA swim lesson providers for free or low-cost swim instruction and transportation to swimming lessons for underserved youth. Applicants must be preapproved as a provider prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to expand existing programming to reach...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois public school districts, vocational centers, and schools to develop or expand foreign language and arts learning opportunities. Funding is intended to support the creation and improvement of creative, curriculum-based arts education ...

Cooperative agreement to a USA and territories government agency or medical school to develop and enhance emergency medical services that benefit children. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program...

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 several weeks to compl...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, and educational institutions for programs that promote conflict resolution training and education for youth. An Initial Proposal Idea must be submitted prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support ...

In-kind support to USA ski clubs to promote participation in cross-country skiing. This program focuses on both adult and youth skiers. The purpose of this program is to promote cross-country skiing as an energetic and fun activity that is part of an active and healthy...

Opportunity for USA student teams to win prizes in a hands-on aerospace design competition. Teams may be comprised of students enrolled in grades 6 through 12, and are sponsored by schools, nonprofit organizations, and educational youth organizations. Competing teams w...

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 schools to host summer camps for middle and high school students. The goal of the program is to introduce students to a wide range of manufacturing processes and encourage employment in the field. In addition to the monetary awards, th...

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...

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 nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Projects areas include education, arts learning, vocational training, and health care. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities...

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 high schools in low-income communities to provide students with an opportunity to travel abroad. Funding is intended to help high school students ages 14-18 in underserved communities expand their cultural, academic, and social horizons. Low-income studen...

Grants to USA public and private high schools and occupational and tech centers, to provide scholarships to high school students and team sponsorships for robotics competitions. The purpose of the program is to encourage students to pursue careers in manufacturing, enh...

Grants of $1,000 and in-kind support to USA middle and high school-aged Latinx youth for activities addressing the Coronavirus (COVID-19) within their communities. Teams must include at least two youth and one adult and must be hosted by a nonprofit organization or sch...

Grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit professional theater companies for performances and educational activities for students. Interested applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support programs that give middl...

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. Funding is intended for educational t...

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...

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...

Cooperative agreements to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to administer an exchange program for high school students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to four weeks to complete. The program provides foreign students with the opportuni...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for grief counseling services to youth, children, and young adults. Funding is intended to provide bereavement support services within the school system. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to grief training, support g...

Contests for USA Indigenous youth to develop projects that advocate against substance abuse. Applicants may compete for prizes of $500, $1,000, and up to $10,000. Interested youth are required to submit original art or project ideas that would demonstrate or enhance re...

Grants to USA secondary schools for career development programs in the field of construction. Successful applicants will administer programs that allow middle and high school students to earn industry-recognized certifications and receive training in technical skills a...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit organization, hospital, government entity, IHE, or tribe to address housing concerns for vulnerable groups diagnosed with HIV. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent and finalize required registrations prior to sub...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, government agency, academic institution, hospital, health center, or tribe to address housing instability for vulnerable populations diagnosed with HIV. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent and finalize required...

Award of $5,000 to a USA public high school teacher to recognize outstanding dedication to teaching theater arts. In addition to the cash award, an additional $1,000 will be awarded to the recipient's school to enhance its high school theatre or drama program. The awar...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International youth or youth teams, 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. Groups must bra...

Opportunity for children around the world to participate in a contest that fosters creativity and entrepreneurship. Children ranging in ages from PreK to 12th grade may create their own invention, in or outside of school, to solve a problem in their community, school, ...

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 high school students in mathematical studies. The purpose of the program is to encourage talented students to tackle intellectual challenges by engaging them with difficult mathematics. Eligible math...

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind grants to USA nonprofit organizations, public-funded service agencies, schools, and faith-based organizations in eligible locations to support children's health and wellness. Funding is intended to encourage the participation of child...

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada female student in grades 5 through 8 for outstanding involvement in science. A strong connection to science is the main criterion for the selection of the recipient. Proposals will be evaluated by the quality of support materials, evi...

Opportunity for USA adults and middle and high school students to participate in a competition to recognize and support their contributions to the community. The winning individual and student will receive funds to continue and increase their successful work of improvi...

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...

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 to USA Jewish nonprofit day and overnight camps to improve inclusion and accessibility for staff and campers with disabilities. Funding is intended for capital projects, research and evaluation, and professional development. For the purposes of this grant, disab...

Grants and product donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming in schools and communities. New applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for applicants working to improve acces...

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 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 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 individuals to support family members of healthcare workers and volunteers who died from the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to provide for basic and immediate expenses such as funeral costs, food, housing payments, medical care, counseling, e...

Grants to USA school libraries for books and other reading materials. Funding is intended to encourage students from needy schools to develop an interest in learning and reading. Eligible expenses include books and electronic books, periodicals, reference materials, an...

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 playgrounds, nature trails, animal shelters, school and community gardens, facemask do...

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...