952 Illinois Grants for Individuals

952 Individual Grants for Illinois

Discover grants available to individuals, including artists, educators, students, researchers, veterans, public servants, and community leaders. Funding provides financial assistance for professional development, creative projects, academic research, and personal hardship relief.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nurses for Transplantation Conferences

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International registered nurses in the field of bone marrow and stem cell transplantation for professional development. Funds may be used to attend conferences related to transplantation. Eligible costs include travel, fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220944

Grant to a USA Woman Entrepreneur to Support Business Growth

Deadline: 06/19/26

Grant of $5,000 to a USA woman entrepreneur to support business growth. This grant is intended to help the business scale and grow by providing capital and mentorship to entrepreneurs who are ready for the next stage of growth. This opportunity is intended for ent...

GrantWatch ID#: 228815
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Vaccine Research

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with eligible organizations for vaccine and immunology research. Funding is intended for groundbreaking new research to address global diseases. Areas of interest include a broad range of...

GrantWatch ID#: 195777
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Grants to USA Researchers and Policy Thinkers for Policy Analysis Research Projects

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants of $60,000 to USA researchers and policy thinkers affiliated with nonprofit IHEs and think tanks for policy analysis research projects. Funding is intended to support research and writing to prepare a book for publication. Eligible subject areas include mil...

GrantWatch ID#: 195896
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Opportunity for USA Early-Career Physicians, and Residents to Join in a Program in Health Care

Deadline: 06/22/26

Opportunity for USA and territories early-career physicians, residents, junior faculty, fellows, and other qualified individuals to participate in a research program to address issues in health care and certification. Selected participants will receive a $15,000 s...

GrantWatch ID#: 203039
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Grants to Illinois Tenants and Landlords for Rent Support

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to Illinois households and individuals in eligible locations for rent support. Funding is intended for emergency rental assistance to tenants and housing providers across the state who have pending cases in eviction court. Applicants may apply for funds tha...

GrantWatch ID#: 207219
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Independent Investigators for Clinical Trials of Canc...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International independent investigators for clinical trials of cancer treatments. Funding is intended for patient-centered research studies that will improve treatment options, optimize therapy, and reduce the burden felt by patients wit...

GrantWatch ID#: 221359
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Opportunity for USA Facilities Serving Individuals with SUDs to Recruit Professional Staff

Deadline: 06/23/26 Conference Date: 06/22/26

Opportunity for USA facilities serving individuals with substance use disorders to recruit and retain professional staff. Eligible employees working in registered facilities may receive financial incentives in return for a contract period of eligible employment. F...

GrantWatch ID#: 204370
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Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico Entrepreneurs to Join a Business Development Program

Deadline: 06/23/26

Opportunity for USA and Puerto Rico entrepreneurs to participate in a business development program. A select group of program participants will receive a grant of $20,000. The program is intended to help businesses improve operations, develop plans for growth, and...

GrantWatch ID#: 221950
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Projects to Benefit Oceans

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals for projects to benefit oceans. Funding is intended to support a range of educational projects that will improve understanding of the ocean. Applicants should focus on providing community-based projects to help ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229246
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Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Artists to Create a New Public Work of Art

Deadline: 06/24/26

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International artists and artist teams to create a new public work of art. The public art opportunity consists of four artwork panels at four positions along the south side of a fieldhouse and library. Each panel measures 12.8 metr...

GrantWatch ID#: 229628
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Fellowships to USA Scholars for Research Projects and Writing in the Social Sciences

Deadline: 06/25/26

Fellowships to USA scholars to work on research projects and writing in the fields of behavioral, economic, political, and social sciences. Successful applicants will receive salary support, access to research materials, an office, and work equipment. Residencies ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178482
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Fellowships to USA Individuals with Doctoral Degrees in Eligible Disciplines to Complete Scien...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Fellowships to USA individuals with doctoral degrees in eligible disciplines to complete scientific research. Eligible disciplines include engineering, computer science, mathematics, natural sciences, and information science. Funding is intended to support postdoc...

GrantWatch ID#: 214877
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Awards to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Neurodegenerative Research

Deadline: 06/25/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International researchers, scientists, and teams of scientists to acknowledge outstanding contributions to the field of neurodegenerative research. Funding is intended to increase awareness of gaps in research, encourage researchers to w...

GrantWatch ID#: 216114
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Opportunity for USA Women Entrepreneurs to Pitch Innovative Projects

Deadline: 06/25/26

Opportunity for USA women entrepreneurs to pitch innovative projects and products that impact communities. The purpose of the competition is to encourage and support entrepreneurs who are addressing real-world problems, pushing boundaries, and redefining innovatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 221045
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on ...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects related to mental health disorder treatments. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 221114
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Cooperative Agreements to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on ...

Deadline: 06/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research to develop innovative treatments for mental illness. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must...

GrantWatch ID#: 221117
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Grants to USA Scientists, Doctors, and Nurses for Research Focusing on the Health Needs of Chi...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA scientists, doctors, and nurses at USA-based universities, hospitals, and research institutions for research projects that address the long-term and immediate health needs of children born prematurely. Eligible research topics includ...

GrantWatch ID#: 180927
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Grants to USA Organizations for Programs that Promote Respect for All Living Beings

Deadline: 06/26/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations for programs that promote compassion and respect for living things. Funding is intended for programs involving people and animals for the benefit of both. For 2026 the focus is on humane programs with a service learning...

GrantWatch ID#: 184881
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Scholarships to USA, Canada, and International Psychology Graduate Students at Qualifying Inst...

Deadline: 06/26/26

Scholarships of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International psychology graduate students enrolled in master's or doctoral programs at qualifying institutions of higher education. The purpose of the program is to cover costs related to pursuing a doctoral disser...

GrantWatch ID#: 224472

Opportunity for USA General Psychiatry Residents to Participate in a Professional Development ...

Deadline: 06/27/26

Opportunity for USA general psychiatry residents to participate in a professional development program in the field of child and adolescent psychiatry. The goal of the program is to give general psychiatry residents a brief overview of the field and to establish ch...

GrantWatch ID#: 209354

Award to a USA Individual or Organization Recognizing Efforts to Protect First Amendment Rights

Deadline: 06/29/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories individual, group, or organization to recognize exceptional work in preserving and protecting one or more of the First Amendment rights. The work must have been completed during the past calendar year. The award was establ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156084

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits to Reduce Marin...

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, government agencies, Indigenous organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects to reduce pollution caused by recreational fishing. Eligible projects may align with one of the following pill...

GrantWatch ID#: 203403

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, and Individuals for Studies Related to Agriculture and Animals

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA IHEs, laboratories, federal agencies, research institutions, for-profit organizations, and individuals for studies and programs that address issues related to agriculture and animals. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 203943

Fellowships to USA Mid-Career Journalists to Pursue In-Depth Reporting Projects

Deadline: 06/29/26

Fellowships to USA mid-career journalists to pursue in-depth reporting projects. Funding is intended for research costs, travel, and study needed to properly cover the chosen topic. Applicants should be opinion writers or reporters at news outlets in the USA, with...

GrantWatch ID#: 220671

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career MDs and PhDs for Sleep Research

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International early-career MDs, PhDs, and the equivalent for research studies related to sleep. Funding is intended for clinical, translational, basic, or population sleep studies in areas of interest, including pediatri...

GrantWatch ID#: 222070

Grants to International Early-Career MDs and DOs for Mentored Sleep Research

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career MDs, DOs, and those with equivalent degrees for mentored research studies related to sleep. Funding is intended to afford the researchers dedicated time to devote to pursuing sleep and circadian science researc...

GrantWatch ID#: 222090

Grants to USA Post-Master's Graduates for Occupational Therapy Research

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA post-master's graduates for occupational therapy research. Funding is intended for mentees to work with mentors, attend lab meetings, and learn research skills and methods. This grant program is for researchers from underrepresented ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222572

Grant to a USA IHE, Business, Agency, or Individual for Agricultural Research Projects

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grant to a USA IHE, business, agency, or individual for research projects related to agricultural production. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for collaborative work among disciplines, including genet...

GrantWatch ID#: 229019

Grants to USA Investigators for Mentored Sleep Research Training Projects

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA investigators for sleep research training projects. The purpose of the program is to support mentored research training for promising students and fellows. Eligible applicants must hold an active research grant to apply for funding. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229554

Grant to a USA, Canada and International Individual for Research on Birds of Prey

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of up to $4,500 to a USA, Canada and International individual for research on birds of prey in the area of taxonomy. The awardee will also have the opportunity to publish their research. Funding is intended for a wide array of interests, such as molecular wo...

GrantWatch ID#: 156720

Grant to a USA, Canada or International Individual for the Conservation and Research of Birds ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of up to $4,500 to a USA, Canada or International individual for the research and conservation of raptors. Preference will be given to students and amateurs who have limited access to other funding. The purpose of this grant is to help the accumulation and d...

GrantWatch ID#: 156721

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scientist to Recognize Excellence in Science Outreach...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International engineer or scientist who has displayed excellence in encouraging public involvement in science activities. Applicants must have less than seven years of experience in the field. Eligible activities include public...

GrantWatch ID#: 160041

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Promoting Scientific Cooperation

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $10,000 and additional benefits to a USA and territories, Canada, or International individual or team to recognize exceptional contributions to collaboration and cooperation in science. Nominations are invited on behalf of those working in the engineering...

GrantWatch ID#: 160042

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scientist or Engineer to Recognize Excellence in Scie...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA and territories, Canada, or International scientist or engineer to recognize excellence in engaging the public in science activities. This award program acknowledges outstanding contributions in promoting public awareness and participatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 160043

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scientist, Engineer, or Organization for Outstanding ...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual scientist, engineer, or organization to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of science and society. Nominees may be honored for activities including, but not limited to, protecting the publ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160045

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Promoting Diversity in Science and En...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Awards to USA, Canada, and International individuals for promoting diversity in STEM fields. The purpose of this program is to recognize those who have mentored students in USA IHEs from underrepresented groups, including African Americans, Hispanics, Native Ameri...

GrantWatch ID#: 171301

Grants to Illinois Business and Property Owners for Capital Improvements

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Illinois industrial and commercial business and property owners in eligible locations for capital improvement projects. Funding is intended for improvements to building exteriors, interiors, mechanical systems, and most other permanent building improveme...

GrantWatch ID#: 176275

Grants to USA Doctors for Research Related to Leukemia

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of $30,000 to researchers to support projects related to leukemia. Funding is intended to support research that investigates the causes, treatment, and cure of the disease. Funding is intended to support promising projects where funding would not duplicate ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181628

Grant to a USA Organization, Individual, or Group for an Environmental Stewardship Initiative

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192739

Award to a USA Writer for Their Contribution to Public Awareness of Advances in Medical Science

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA writer to recognize their contribution to public understanding and awareness of advances in medical science. Eligible writers must have published or broadcast an original body of work within the past five years. Work appearing in digital m...

GrantWatch ID#: 196459

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Recognize Outstanding Science Writing a...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual to recognize outstanding science writing and reporting. The award is intended to recognize non-technical print and online journalism, including articles appearing in newspapers, magazines, newsletters, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196460

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Community Leaders for Capital Projects to Revitalize Public Commu...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

GrantWatch ID#: 197389

Fellowship to a USA Individual Researcher for Humanities Research Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Fellowship of $24,000 to a USA PhD candidate, researcher, and post-doctoral scholar to conduct humanities research projects at an institution in New York City. Research projects may fall into the academic fields of the humanities and history. Applicants involved i...

GrantWatch ID#: 200907

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects to Advance Medical Knowledge...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects to advance medical knowledge and improve care. Funding is intended to further research associated with the funding source's products within a broad range of focus areas including anesthesia, diagnos...

GrantWatch ID#: 201244

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits and Agencies for Research...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at nonprofit organizations and government agencies for research to benefit patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 202662

Grant to a USA Individual or Family to Defray Child Adoption Costs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA individual or family to defray costs involved in adopting a child. Funding is intended to help offset the expenses of adoption for those opening their homes to provide a child with a loving family. Applicants of all ages and from all backg...

GrantWatch ID#: 203860

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Interior Design Professional for Career Development

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,500 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for career and professional development in the area of interior design. Funding is intended to help the grantee expand their skills through academic or independent study. Eligible applicants are interio...

GrantWatch ID#: 209162

Grants to Massachusetts Groups and Individuals for Community Benefit Projects

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $2,000 to Massachusetts groups and individuals for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for innovative programs within the focus areas of community services, the arts, and promoting healthy, non-violent teen relationships. Preference wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 212198

Grants to USA Municipalities, Schools, Recreation Centers, Nonprofits, and Private Residents f...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA municipalities, schools, daycare centers, recreation centers, non-profit and faith-based organizations, and private residents to enhance outdoor play areas. Funding is intended for playground structure upgrades or new playground structures throughout...

GrantWatch ID#: 214003