Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public and private agencies, and IHEs for research related to reading and math outcomes for schools in the country's education system. Applicants must leave several weeks to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppor...

Grants to USA and territories state education agencies for research studies that analyze and improve education. Applicants must leave several weeks to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in one of three data-use priority areas: infrastructure, education choice, or equity. Pro...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to Skokie, Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities that collaborate with at least one other organization for services that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support pilot projects, new initiatives, and ongoing improvements to projects that have ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofits, local education agencies, community organizations, and IHEs for educational conferences related to career preparation among high school and postsecondary students. Applicants must pre-qualify prior to applying. Funding is intended to expand and enhance the knowledge, content, and skills of se...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of human services, veterans, and youth. Funding is intended to provide veterans and the community with basic needs such as housing and nutrition, and to support youth programs aimed at helping youth become contributing members of society. FO...

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind support to USA state, city, and county health agencies to counter childhood obesity. The goal of this program is to strengthen local capacity between decision-makers in health agencies to implement cost-effective strategies to reduce the incidence of obesity.

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois K-12 public schools and nonprofits providing educational services for hands-on wind energy programs. Funding is intended to teach students about math, science, technology, and the environment in an experiential way. Specifically, funding is provided to install 1-5 kW wind turbines at Ill...

Grants of up to $6,600 to Illinois elementary, middle, and high schools to cover the costs of purchasing and setting up solar energy systems for their school buildings. Funding is intended to enable public and private school students to witness how solar light is converted into electricity. Grants will turn K-12 school bu...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations serving the local residents of Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll Counties. Funding is intended to support programs that are inclusive, collaborative, and responsive to the current and developing needs of the community. Programs and/or activities should: - Present innovative,...

Grants starting at approximately $40,000 to USA and Territories nonprofits, Indian tribes, IHEs, and state and local governments to create and implement community-based projects that utilize volunteer workers, 55 years and older. Funding is intended for volunteer programs with a focus on the following areas of interest: ed...

Grant to an Illinois nonprofit organization, institution of higher education, professional organization, school district, or cooperative for programs that will help train and recruit qualified individuals to be educational surrogate parents. This program has four areas of focus: recruitment, training, resource development,...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities where the funding source operates. Initiatives should focus on disaster relief, helping children and families in need, access to medical and health services, services for U.S. troops, pharmacy education, and education for underserved youth....

Grants to USA children's hospitals and general hospitals to host prom-like events. The purpose of the program is to provide the means for hospitals to host a prom experience for 13-19-year-old pediatric patients fighting illnesses that may prevent them from participating in school events. Funding is intended to cover the v...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for work in developing countries that furthers schooling for girls and young women. Funding is intended to support girls in elementary and secondary schools. Funding is available for two types of grants: The Girls' Education Community Grant and the Girls' Education Develo...

Grants of up to $750 to USA, Canada, and International early-career middle school and high school teachers to attend an annual literature workshop. Applicants will be evaluated on their ability to demonstrate their understanding of the importance of young adult literature, as well as how they intend to use young adults boo...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for music and music education programs or projects. Funding is intended to enhance and promote organizations whose services benefit the residents of Illinois. Applicants who meet the eligible criteria but are from the greater Chicagoland area outside Illinois will be considered if...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Rock Island County, Illinois and Scott County, Iowa nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that will improve their capacity to deliver services. Letters of Interest must be submitting prior to applying. Funding is intended to help nonprofits increase their core capacities ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA artists, organizations, foundations, museums, and businesses to promote the arts of the Osage Nation and Native American Culture. This program enables Osage artists, as well as Osage-related arts-oriented organizations, to carry out a wide range of arts activities. Priorities for Funding:...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations working to meet the needs of children who have been diagnosed with Tourette Syndrome. The award process incorporates significant flexibility in order to consider a broad range of programs. Please note that all requests must be consistent with the mission of the Foundation: “To he...

Grants to West Central Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit-eligible communities. Applicants may be required to submit a pre-application before being approved to submit a full application. Eligible counties are Brown, Adams, Cass, McDonough, Greene, Hancock, Morgan, Pike, Schuyler, and Scott....

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for state, regional, and national events involving Japanese-language education. Applicants must notify the funding source of their intent to apply. Examples of eligible events include quiz contests, speech contests, and presentational events...

Grants ranging from $500 to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for a mobile lending library serving underserved children and youth. Funding may be used to purchase books that were published for youth, ages preschool through 8th grade. The bookmobile gr...

Grant of $1,000 to a USA K-12 teacher for curriculum development, classroom supplies, or educational projects. Funding is intended for projects and supplies that will positively impact student learning. The winning teacher will also receive access to online classroom materials and teacher resources.

Award of $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International woman to acknowledge exceptional achievement in the area of human rights and to allow the recipient to continue her efforts. Funding is intended to recognize the recipient's accomplishments, which are often achieved at great personal risk, and to enhance her ability to li...

Grants ranging from $150 to $10,000 to Oregon local governments and charitable organizations in eligible counties and to USA Native American organizations for programs that benefit Native American communities. Funding is provided for programs in the areas of alcohol and drug treatment, cultural activities, the arts, educat...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public and private schools, and some municipalities and government entities for programs and projects with a focus in any charitable area. Funding is intended for activities that benefit communities in Sangamon, Cass, Logan, Christian, Macoupin, Me...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofits, schools, and public agencies to design and construct public skateparks in low-income areas. Funding is intended to promote active, healthy lifestyles by establishing free, public skateparks in areas that do not already have skateboarding facilities. Applicants that d...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs and services that aim to improve the lives of women and girls in the Peoria area. Programs should aim to help women and girls achieve their full potential leading to stronger communities.

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to break the cycle of poverty for Peoria residents. Funding is intended to provide residents with the skills required to command considerably more than minimum wage.

Grants to USA, Canada, and Mexico nonprofits, NGOs, and groups to help communities prepare for and respond to natural disasters and extreme events. These events may include floods, droughts, wildfires, and extreme temperatures.

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $20,000 to DuPage County, Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects in the areas of arts and culture, education, environment, health and human services. DuPage Foundation supports programs and projects which impact, improve, enhance and enrich the quality of life for DuPage Co...

Grants to university-based schools, research institutes, and centers to foster youth-focused research partnerships with nonprofit organizations or public agencies. The purpose of the program is to reduce inequality in youth outcomes. Eligible partnerships will focus on serving youth in the areas of justice, education, ment...

In-Kind Grants of $200 gift cards to USA individuals and community, school, and nonprofit groups for youth-led community service projects. Funding is intended to support service campaigns for animals, people, and the environment. Successful applications will demonstrate elements of service learning, youth leadership, and c...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $5,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools to benefit youth in communities where the funding source has a business presence. Focus areas include arts education programs and academic programs, including tutoring. Qualifying programs must serve youth in grades K-12. This gr...

Grants of up to $500 to Skokie, Illinois public and private schools that host visiting artists for arts programming. Funding is intended to supplement fine arts curricula in local schools. Eligible programs will emphasize music, fine arts, and dance while promoting cultural diversity.

Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee nonprofit and charitable organizations in eligible communities for activities that strengthen families and enhance economic opportunities. Eligible communities include Lansing, Michigan; Nashville, Tennessee; and Chicago, Illinois. Priority is given to projects within these fo...

Grants of up to $35,000 and technical support to USA school districts to develop and implement healthier school food programs. This three-year program helps schools transition from food that is highly processed to healthier and more nutritional options that are prepared from scratch. The grant provides school districts wit...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit eligible regions and to improve the local quality of life. Funding is intended for programs that align with the following focus areas: health, human services, education, arts, culture, and humanities, historica...

Grants of $500 to USA PreK-12 teachers to enhance student understanding of agriculture by incorporating agricultural lessons into the core curriculum. Funding may be used for agricultural literacy, embryology projects, school gardens, and aquaculture projects. Teachers may propose creative classroom projects that use agric...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that focus on humanitarian support, the environment, children, arts, education, and animal welfare. Preference will be given to those organizations, individuals, and initiatives that will inspire others to get involved, stand the test of time, and will be a manifestation of the Foundat...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA lacrosse organizations for education and lacrosse programs for urban and at-risk youth ages 19 and under. Funding is intended for youth-centered programming that fosters character-building, improved health, and academic excellence. Programs must serve and give special emphasis to groups or com...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA community groups or sports-based youth groups for lacrosse programming for underrepresented youth. Funding is intended to be flexible enough to enable applicants to address needs that are unique to their lacrosse community. Funding is also intended to ensure that all children have access to la...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA lacrosse programs for youth activities in low-income communities. Funding is intended for education and lacrosse programs to build character, improve health, and strive for academic excellence. Funding is intended to serve and give special emphasis to those groups or communities that demonstra...

Grants to Chicago, Illinois nonprofit and governmental organizations to bring American arts education (circa 1500 - 2000) into K-12 classrooms and to enhance teachers' ability to teach American art in a meaningful way. A Letter of Inquiry is required prior to submission of the full proposal. Funding is intended to support ...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, municipal agencies, and schools to purchase playground equipment to be used for the construction or renovation of a playground. Funding is intended to serve children from low-income families by creating safe play spaces for local communities, including the replacement of un...

Grants to Northern Illinois nonprofits, agencies, institutions of higher education, and religious organizations for programs, projects, or events that will benefit local communities. Funding will be given to programs in the focus areas of education, sustainable communities, health, arts and humanities, human services, and ...

Awards to USA YMCAs, Nonprofit resident camps, Boys & Girls Clubs, and Jewish Community Centers to recognize effective child abuse prevention measures. Winners must exemplify excellence in innovation and leadership in practice around the critical topic of prevention of child sexual abuse.

Grants to California, Georgia, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Missouri, North Carolina, North Dakota, Tennessee, and Wisconsin nonprofits or schools in eligible communities for participation in a robotics competition. Funding is intended to help teams of participants, ages 9 to 14, design, build, and program robots to ...

In-kind grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, schools, and churches to build soccer fields in underserved communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to help cover the costs associated with lighting, irrigation, construction,...

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