822 Illinois Grants for Individuals

822 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 Visual and Media Artists and Choreographers for Urgent Medical Needs

Deadline: 11/04/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories visual and media artists and choreographers for urgent and unanticipated health care needs. Funding is intended to offset the financial impact of mental, dental, and physical health emergencies. Funds may be used to cover e...

GrantWatch ID#: 188553

Grants to USA and Israel Scientist Teams for Research Projects in the Mathematical Sciences

Deadline: 11/04/25

Grants to USA and Israel scientist teams associated with nonprofit organizations, including government research institutions, IHEs, and hospitals, for projects in mathematical sciences. The purpose of the program is to fund research projects that explore and develop th...

GrantWatch ID#: 199426

Grants to USA Educators at Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible States for Professional Agricul...

Deadline: 11/05/25

Grants to USA educators representing nonprofit groups, conservation agencies, and governmental agencies in eligible states for professional education in agriculture. Funding is intended for projects to train-the-trainer. Projects may address existing farmers and ranche...

GrantWatch ID#: 185267

Fellowships to USA and Canada Scholars for Social Science and Humanities Research Related to C...

Deadline: 11/05/25

Fellowships to USA and Canada scholars for social science and humanities research related to China. Applicants must have a working knowledge of the Chinese language. Fellows may use the award for fieldwork, follow-up research, and curriculum development based on resear...

GrantWatch ID#: 192995

Fellowships to USA and Canada PhDs to Pursue Writing and Research Projects Related to China

Deadline: 11/05/25

Fellowships to USA and Canada recent PhDs affiliated with IHEs to pursue writing and research projects in the humanities or interpretive social sciences related to China. Applicants are required to have a working knowledge of Chinese or other language used in China. Pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 204806

Fellowships to USA and Canada PhDs for Short-Term Writing and Research Projects Related to Chi...

Deadline: 11/05/25

Fellowships of $15,000 to USA and Canada recent PhDs affiliated with institutions for research and writing on topics related to China. Applicants must have a working knowledge of Chinese or other language used in China. Funding is intended for short-term projects on an...

GrantWatch ID#: 204819

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, Individuals, and IHEs for Water-Related ...

Deadline: 11/05/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit and for-profit organizations, individuals, government agencies, and educational institutions for environmental projects. Funding is intended for the construction of infrastructure that will eliminate, prevent, or reduce stormwater runoff, r...

GrantWatch ID#: 210297

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Businesses, Educational Institutions, and Individuals...

Deadline: 11/05/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, small businesses, educational institutions, and individuals for projects to manage stormwater and reduce flooding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 224365

Opportunity for USA Individuals to Participate in a Business or Nonprofit Development Program

Deadline: 11/06/25

Opportunity for USA individuals for business training, mentorship, and professional networking initiatives. The program is intended to help entrepreneurs launch or expand a business or a nonprofit organization. Participants will receive support and training in the form...

GrantWatch ID#: 189488

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Senior Faculty for Preliminary Melanoma Research Proj...

Deadline: 11/06/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International senior faculty affiliated with academic and nonprofit research institutions for preliminary research projects addressing melanoma. Funding is intended for high-risk and high-reward projects that lack preliminary data. Focus area...

GrantWatch ID#: 223390

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Libraries and Individuals for Bibliographical and Lib...

Deadline: 11/07/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, libraries, associations, and organizations to compile scholarly library resource lists serving United States library patrons. Examples of lists include indexes, reading lists, webliographies and othe...

GrantWatch ID#: 174274

Grants to USA Organizations and Individuals for Research Related to the Birth Center Model of ...

Deadline: 11/07/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA organizations and individuals for research projects related to the birth center model of care. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support research that will bene...

GrantWatch ID#: 176091

Grants to Illinois Artists, Arts Organizations, and Nonprofits for Arts Initiatives and Projec...

Deadline: 11/07/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois individual artists, arts organizations, and nonprofit organizations for arts initiatives and projects in eligible regions. Allowable uses of funds may include consumable art supplies, publicity, rental fees, and artist costs. The goal...

GrantWatch ID#: 176843

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Research at an Archive Center in New York

Deadline: 11/07/25

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to conduct research at a major archive center in New York. Funding may be used to cover the costs of travel and accommodations in conjunction with the research. The research stipends are designed to faci...

GrantWatch ID#: 182922

Fellowships to USA and Canada Orthopaedic Surgeons to Gain Experience in International Sports ...

Deadline: 11/07/25

Fellowships to USA and Canada orthopaedic surgeons to gain experience in a variety of international sports medicine facilities. The purpose of the fellowship is to expose these surgeons to regional experts and provide them with opportunities to engage with patients, ob...

GrantWatch ID#: 220905

Award to an Occupational Therapy Scientist to Honor Excellence in Research in the Field of Occ...

Deadline: 11/07/25

Award to an occupational therapy scientist to honor excellence in research in the field of occupational therapy. The selected researcher will receive a cash stipend of $10,000 to train a mentee to conduct studies that shed light on the role that cognition plays in func...

GrantWatch ID#: 222617

Grants to USA Individuals to Cover the Costs of a Career Development Program

Deadline: 11/08/25

Grants to USA individuals to participate in a career development program. Funding is intended to cover program costs that present a barrier for a select number of learners with financial constraints. The program offers cloud-skills training that will help participants ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211371

Fellowships to USA Students to Support Graduate Studies in STEM and STEM Education

Deadline: 11/10/25

Fellowships to USA and territories students to support graduate studies in the fields of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics. The program intends to assist selected fellows in their pursuit of master's and doctoral degrees at IHEs that lead to research in...

GrantWatch ID#: 181918

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Entrepreneurs to Develop Clean Energy Technologi...

Deadline: 11/10/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International entrepreneurs to develop clean energy technologies. The purpose of the program is to advance key technologies that will help to reduce emissions within the following sources: building, transportation, agriculture, electrici...

GrantWatch ID#: 209121

Fellowships to USA Individuals Associated with a Nonprofit, Business, or Institution That Focu...

Deadline: 11/10/25

Fellowships with a $2,500 stipend to USA and terriotories individuals associated with a nonprofit organization, business, or institution that focuses on local food systems. Aside from the stipend, fellows will participate in intensive learning programs, group sessions,...

GrantWatch ID#: 217462

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Scientists, Researchers, and Physicians to Honor Outs...

Deadline: 11/10/25

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International scientists, researchers, and physicians to recognize outstanding achievements in the field of human disease. Successful nominees will be honored for exceptional work that has led to the treatment, cure, and prevention of human d...

GrantWatch ID#: 224124

Fellowships to USA Women Entrepreneurs to Expand Early-Stage Businesses

Deadline: 11/11/25

Fellowships to USA and territories women entrepreneurs in a wide range of industries to help them lead and expand their early-stage business. Fellows will have access to workshops, mentoring, networking, and events. Funding must be used to further fellows' business edu...

GrantWatch ID#: 166678

Grants to USA Craft Artists for Activities to Increase the Safety of Their Studios

Deadline: 11/11/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA and territories craft artists for activities to increase the safety of their studios. Funding is intended to assist artists from diverse backgrounds who are at any stage of their career. Funds may be used for activities to help artists saf...

GrantWatch ID#: 195652

Grant to a USA Professional Artist or Artist Team to Develop a Public Art Installation on a Un...

Deadline: 11/11/25

Grant to a USA professional artist or artist team to develop a public art installation on a university campus in an eligible location. The artist will create artwork for both the interior and exterior of a campus building and reflect the institution's character and cul...

GrantWatch ID#: 223340

In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Educators for Language Curriculum Enhancement

Deadline: 11/11/25

In-kind support valued at $3,000 to USA, Canada, and International educators for language curriculum enhancement. Funding is intended to enable educational institutions to overcome challenges such as overburdened teachers, limited financial resources, and plummeting st...

GrantWatch ID#: 224452

Grants to USA and Israel Scientists for Research Projects Related to the Nervous System

Deadline: 11/12/25

Grants to USA and Israel scientists to conduct collaborative scientific research projects related to the nervous system. Applications must be jointly developed by scientists from both countries. Funding is intended to support projects that focus on computational neuros...

GrantWatch ID#: 176064

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Scientific Research Proje...

Deadline: 11/12/25

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and IHEs for scientific research projects related to neuroscience. Eligible proposals focus on either innovative research projects or projects to advance data sharing in the field. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 212262

Opportunity for Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin Individuals in the Creative Sector to Participat...

Deadline: 11/12/25

Opportunity for Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin individuals in the creative sector to participate in a makerspace for artists and entrepreneurs in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to provide opportunities for individuals to develop their skills or launch...

GrantWatch ID#: 217475

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Women Technology Entrepreneurs to Receive Fundi...

Deadline: 11/12/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International women technology entrepreneurs to participate in a contest for funding and professional development. Eligible applicants have a working prototype or product. In addition to a cash prize, participants will receive feedback,...

GrantWatch ID#: 224241

Fellowships to USA K-12 Educators to Enhance STEM Education on a National Scale

Deadline: 11/13/25

Fellowships to USA qualifying K-12 educators to advance the professional development of K-12 STEM teachers while enhancing STEM education on a national scale. Selected fellows will apply their classroom experience and knowledge to national education policy efforts and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 160768

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Scholars for Research Projects Rela...

Deadline: 11/13/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International early-career scholars for research projects related to education. The purpose of the program is to fund proposals that make substantial academic contributions and advance the careers of recipients through professional devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 193009

Grants to USA Professional Writers for Critical Financial Support During Times of Crisis

Deadline: 11/13/25

Grants to USA professional writers for critical financial support during times of economic difficulty. Funding is intended to assist journalists, poets, authors, translators, screenwriters, and playwrights who can demonstrate how the funds will help them address a shor...

GrantWatch ID#: 198123

Awards to USA Public School Music Teachers to Recognize Exceptional Teaching and Student Learn...

Deadline: 11/13/25

Awards to USA public school music teachers to recognize exceptional teaching and student learning. The award is intended to support teachers who raise awareness of music education causes while making a positive influence on their community and school. Teachers must hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 206192

Opportunity for USA High School Students to Participate in a Competition for Innovative Produc...

Deadline: 11/14/25

Opportunity for USA high school students to participate in a competition for innovative product or business development ideas. Winners receive up to $1,500 in funds to start or expand a business or to develop a product. Funding is intended to encourage and support entr...

GrantWatch ID#: 163663

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals with Disabilities for Costs Related to Pa...

Deadline: 11/14/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals with disabilities for costs related to participating in sports activities. Funding is intended to support training, coaching, competition costs, travel, and equipment purchases and maintenance. Eligible applicants in...

GrantWatch ID#: 177602

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhDs and MDs for Research Related to Biomedical ...

Deadline: 11/14/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International PhDs and MDs at the postdoctoral training level for research related to biomedical optics. Fellowships must focus on one of the following four areas of interest: Photodynamic Therapy (PDT), Micro-Optical and Point-of-Care D...

GrantWatch ID#: 223824

Opportunity for USA Individuals Who Hold a Ph.D/M.D. and are Affiliated with an Eligible Insti...

Deadline: 11/14/25

Opportunity for USA and territories individuals who hold a Ph.D./M.D. and are affiliated with an eligible institution to mentor participants in a training program. Mentors will receive a stipend based on how many mentees they are matched with. Funding is intended to pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 224349

Grants to USA PreK-12 Teachers for Innovative Classroom Projects Related to Agriculture

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to USA PreK-12 teachers to enhance student understanding of agriculture by incorporating agricultural lessons into the core curriculum. Funding is intended for field trips, animal science projects, aquaculture projects, and farm tours. Teachers may propose creat...

GrantWatch ID#: 160271

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Women for Costs Associated With Pursuing Advance...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International women for costs associated with pursuing a Ph.D. or doctoral degree in the fields of aerospace engineering and space sciences. Funds may be used for tuition, supplies and equipment, books, fees, and living expens...

GrantWatch ID#: 160895

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research on Suicide and Suicide Preve...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International academic investigators for studies on suicide and suicide prevention. Some applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Priority will be given to proposals that address racial and ethnic div...

GrantWatch ID#: 163155

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Academics to Conduct Holocaust Research

Deadline: 11/15/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International academics for writing and research on the subject of the Holocaust and other meaningful research topics. Early-career investigators are encouraged to apply. Eligible candidates include PhD candidates, postdoctoral researche...

GrantWatch ID#: 163510

Grants and In-Kind Services to USA Swim Instructors, Programs, and Facilities to Provide Adult...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind services to USA swim instructors, programs, and facilities to provide adult swimming lessons. Funding is intended to support the provision of free or low-cost opportunities for underserved and underrepresented populations to acquire b...

GrantWatch ID#: 172184

Grants to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines Youth to Pursue and Implement Innovative Proj...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and St. Vincent and the Grenadines youth, ages 16 to 25, to pursue innovative ideas and projects. Special consideration will be given to applications in the areas of entrepreneurship, music and performing arts, and computer science. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 183650

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Women in Eligible Countries for Educational Training ...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International women in eligible countries and territories for educational training programs. Funding is intended to support women who are the main financial supporters of their families and who are pursuing a vocational or skills training pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 199122

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Schools and Individuals to Support Anti-Bullying Acti...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International schools and individuals to support anti-bullying activities. Funding is intended to create awareness about the importance and value of resilience and to cultivate this quality among individuals in schools and com...

GrantWatch ID#: 199268

Award to a USA or Canada Private or Public Entity, Individual, or Group to Recognize Efforts t...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Award to a USA or Canada private or public entity, individual, or group to recognize outstanding efforts to preserve and promote traditional architecture. The purpose of the program is to honor an individual or entity who has made contributions to the protection, appre...

GrantWatch ID#: 200905

Awards to USA Individuals to Honor Exceptional Poetry About the Environment

Deadline: 11/15/25

Awards to USA individuals in recognition of exceptional poetry on the topic of the environment. The purpose of the prize is to honor individuals who have created outstanding pieces warning about the precarious state of the environment. Eligible submissions must be orig...

GrantWatch ID#: 202814

Fellowships to USA Scholars for Research Projects Related to the Musical and Artistic Traditio...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Fellowships of $5,000 to USA scholars for research projects related to the musical and artistic traditions of Louisiana. The purpose of the program is to encourage the scholarly use of local historical resources and the production of new scholarship related to the arti...

GrantWatch ID#: 206576

Grants to USA Young Musicians for Costs Associated with Studying Classical Music

Deadline: 11/15/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA young musicians for costs associated with studying classical music. Funding is intended to offset the financial costs of expenses including but not limited to instruments, camp tuition, private lessons, and audition travel. The grant is a...

GrantWatch ID#: 206604

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Artists to Attend a Workshop at a Maine Craft Sc...

Deadline: 11/15/25

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International artists to attend a workshop at a craft school in Maine. The opportunity is open to artists from diverse and underrepresented backgrounds working in the field of ceramics. The workshop will take place during the summer of 2...

GrantWatch ID#: 207300
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