732 Illinois Grants for Individuals

732 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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Internships for USA, Canada, and International Women to Learn Nonprofit Management Skills

Deadline: 01/15/26

Internships for USA, Canada, and International women to learn nonprofit management skills pertaining to arts organizations. Interns will acquire experience by working with operations staff at an established arts nonprofit in New York. Duties and projects will include m...

GrantWatch ID#: 190925
Upcoming

Grants to USA and Canada Radiology Residents to Pursue Research in the Field

Deadline: 01/15/26

Grants to USA and Canada radiology residents to encourage the pursuit of research in the field. The purpose of funding is to promote research related to interventional radiology and patient care. Funding is intended for studies that present a new approach and are carri...

GrantWatch ID#: 214599
Upcoming

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Animal Health Research Projects

Deadline: 01/21/26 LOI Date: 10/15/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research that addresses the health and wellness of animals. Applicants must complete registrations and submit a pre-proposal prior to submitting an application. The focus area for this cycle is restricted to re...

GrantWatch ID#: 182119

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Hospitals, Families, and Individuals for Activities that Benefit Loc...

Deadline: 01/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, hospitals, families, and individuals for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of recreation, education, medical research, and medical needs. Funds may be used for ge...

GrantWatch ID#: 217542

Grants to USA Researchers, Graduate Students, Residency Interns, and Postdoctoral Researchers ...

Deadline: 02/01/26 LOI Date: 10/01/25

Grants to USA researchers, MS and PhD graduate students, residency interns, and postdoctoral researchers in training for research related to horses. Applicants must submit a letter of intent before submitting a full grant proposal. Funding is intended for research stud...

GrantWatch ID#: 192659
Upcoming

Fellowships to USA Postdoctoral Researchers for Biomedical Research Projects

Deadline: 02/02/26

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers to conduct biomedical research projects. Funding is intended to support fundamental scientific research into the causes, cures, and treatments for cancer and other human diseases. In addition to a fellowship stipend, selected...

GrantWatch ID#: 139428

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Innovative Research on Inflammatory...

Deadline: 02/02/26 LOI Date: 09/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit research institutions, medical centers, and universities to support innovative research on inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to subm...

GrantWatch ID#: 182892

Fellowships to USA Individuals for Postdoctoral Polar Research

Deadline: 02/02/26

Fellowships to USA individuals associated with IHEs and research organizations for postdoctoral polar research. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow early-career scientists to expand their w...

GrantWatch ID#: 212841

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs and Nonprofits for Multidisciplinary Scientific Research Pro...

Deadline: 02/09/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for multidisciplinary scientific research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority is given to projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 212812

Grants to USA Scientists for Neurobiology Research Projects

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 10/15/25

Grants to USA scientists affiliated with eligible institutions for neurobiology research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that will lead to a better understanding of behavioral output or...

GrantWatch ID#: 194918

Grants to USA Military Members and Veterans for Standardized Testing and Preparation

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA Military Members and Veterans for standardized testing and preparation course expenses. Funding is intended for current or retired members of the military and veterans. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. The ...

GrantWatch ID#: 215862

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Fitness Research

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA, Canada, and International researchers for fitness research. Funding is intended for Master's or Doctoral students conducting research in the area of physical strength and conditioning. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to su...

GrantWatch ID#: 216160

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Athletic Performa...

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for research related to athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for Doctoral students conducting research in the ar...

GrantWatch ID#: 216161

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators Employed at IHEs, Hospital...

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for young researchers en...

GrantWatch ID#: 216162

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers Employed at IHEs, Hospitals, and Research...

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators employed at IHEs, hospitals, and research institutions for fitness research projects. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for senior investigators who ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216163

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Directed Fitness Research

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and international researchers for directed research related to fitness and athletic performance. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage and support fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 216164

In-Kind Support to USA High School Employees for Sports Equipment

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

In-Kind support to USA high school employees for sports training equipment. The purpose of funding is to provide high-performance athletic equipment to high school students for strength training. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 216165

In-Kind Donations of Professional Development Courses to USA, Canada, and International Fitnes...

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

In-kind donations of professional development courses to USA, Canada, and International fitness professionals. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of funding is to enable and encourage talented fitness professio...

GrantWatch ID#: 216167

Grant to a USA Law Enforcement Officer to Purchase Strength Training Equipment

Deadline: 02/15/26 LOI Date: 11/30/25

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA law enforcement officer to purchase strength training equipment. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide a law enforcement officer with the tools needed to improve t...

GrantWatch ID#: 217384

Grants to USA Scholars for Research Investigating Pluralism, Diversity, and Inclusion

Deadline: 02/18/26 LOI Date: 10/29/25

Grants to USA scholars for social sciences research related to pluralism and diversity. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support innovative studies related to immigration and ethnicity. Eligible uses...

GrantWatch ID#: 174368

Grants to USA Scholars to Conduct Research Studies on Factors that Impact Diverse Immigrant Po...

Deadline: 02/18/26 LOI Date: 10/29/25

Grants to USA scholars for original research investigating the various factors that affect diverse immigrant populations and their descendants. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support studies on the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183562

Grants to USA Researchers for Multidisciplinary Research Projects to Enhance the Understanding...

Deadline: 02/18/26 LOI Date: 10/29/25

Grants to USA researchers for multidisciplinary research projects to enhance the understanding of human behaviors and attitudes. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support research projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 198645

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs, Nonprofits, and Agencies for STEM-Based Research Studies an...

Deadline: 02/27/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for studies related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. Funding is intended for programs and conferences designed to promote STEM education resea...

GrantWatch ID#: 204476

Award to a USA or Canada Fire Safety Educator for Outstanding Community Outreach

Deadline: 03/02/26

Award of $1,000 to a USA or Canada fire safety teacher to recognize leadership and community safety improvement efforts. Nominations are invited on behalf of individuals working for local fire departments and marshall's offices. In addition to the cash award for the re...

GrantWatch ID#: 178600

Grants to USA Scientists and Engineers for Research Studies and Career Development

Deadline: 03/02/26

Grants to USA engineers and scientists at IHEs for research support and professional development. Funding is intended to assist scholars at the associate professor rank (or equivalent) in significantly improving and advancing their research program and career path. Res...

GrantWatch ID#: 204477

Grants to USA Researchers at IHEs and Nonprofits for Research Related to Improvements in STEM ...

Deadline: 03/25/26

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal Nations for research projects related to improvements to the STEM graduate education system. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be compl...

GrantWatch ID#: 212811

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Outstanding Contributions in the Study...

Deadline: 03/31/26

Award of $10,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for outstanding contributions in the study of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to an individual who, through high-level research and writings over time, has had a notable infl...

GrantWatch ID#: 219938

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions in Mathematical Research

Deadline: 03/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for contributions in mathematical research. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to authors for outstanding publications in the field. Eligible publications include notable surveys, books, or ex...

GrantWatch ID#: 219939

Fellowships to USA Researchers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Collaborative Scientifi...

Deadline: 04/14/26

Fellowships to USA and territories researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for collaborative scientific research activities. The purpose of the program is to provide career development opportunities for fellows and impro...

GrantWatch ID#: 212808

Opportunity for USA Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate Students to Gain Experience in t...

Deadline: 04/15/26

Opportunity for USA undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students to gain experience in the field of neuroscience at a hospital in California. Applicants attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities are encouraged to apply, as well as students from other...

GrantWatch ID#: 200913

Prizes to USA Individuals, Teams, and Private Entities for Models of Effective Translational S...

Deadline: 04/30/26

Prizes of $10,000 to USA individuals, teams, and private entities for models of effective translational science education and training. This challenge is intended to identify particularly effective and innovative teaching approaches and disseminate them in order to cre...

GrantWatch ID#: 217422

Grants to USA Independent Researchers for Military History Research Projects

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants to USA individuals for research projects on military history. Funding is intended for research on topics that have not been previously investigated in depth. The research will be conducted at a military heritage center. Veterans, minorities, women, and individua...

GrantWatch ID#: 181948

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Stage Jewelry Designers for Activities to Promote Busi...

Deadline: 05/01/26

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the progr...

GrantWatch ID#: 188787

Grants to USA Military Service Members and their Dependents to Receive Equestrian Training

Deadline: 05/15/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA current and former military service members and their family members to receive equestrian training. Funding is intended to provide beneficiaries with dressage educational experiences that are outside the rider's typical training plan. Examples ...

GrantWatch ID#: 208121
Upcoming

Grants to USA Researchers Affiliated with an IHE or Nonprofit for Research Related to Blood Ca...

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA independent researchers and teams affiliated with an IHE or qualifying nonprofit organization for research related to blood cancer. Funding is intended to support the discovery of cancer prevention and interception therapies. The goal of the the program i...

GrantWatch ID#: 216629
Upcoming

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Psychologist or PhD in a Related Field for Research i...

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grant of $15,000 to a USA, Canada, or International psychologist or PhD in a related field for research in the field of psychological science. Funding is intended to support innovative studies conducted by an early-stage psychological scientist on the subjects of motiv...

GrantWatch ID#: 201180

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Historian for Outstanding Historical Research Related...

Deadline: 12/01/26

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International historian employed by a public agency to recognize outstanding historical research that directly informs public policy. Eligible topics include environmental history, the history of public works and infrastructure, insti...

GrantWatch ID#: 175931

Financial Assistance to USA and Canada Low-Income Individuals and Families

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA and Canada individuals and families with low incomes. Types of assistance include financial support to offset emergency expenses or to cover the cost of regular monthly bills. Funding is intended for workers and households that are bordering...

GrantWatch ID#: 131400

Grants to Illinois Businesses, Organizations, and Individuals in Eligible Areas for Public Eve...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Illinois businesses, organizations, and individuals in eligible areas for events that encourage visitors and provide economic opportunities for local businesses. Applicants must meet with the funder prior to submitting an application. The event or some part o...

GrantWatch ID#: 148969

Grants to USA Individuals for Pro-Israel Events on College and University Campuses

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA students and campus professionals for interactive initiatives and events that support Israel. Funding is intended to engage college students in dialogue that helps promote positive aspects of Israel, including its culture, technology, politics, and societ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154228

Grants and Loans to USA Low-Income Rural Homeowners for Home Repairs and Safety Hazard Removal

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 and low-interest loans of up to $40,000 to USA low-income homeowners in rural areas to improve their homes and address health hazards. The purpose of this program is to help people stay in their home and keep houses in good repair. Low-interest ...

GrantWatch ID#: 154523

Grants to USA Families of Active or Injured Military Service Members and Veterans for Children...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $300 to USA families of active overseas military personnel and severely injured service members or veterans to support their children's participation in recreational programs and camps. Funding is intended for a range of activities such as sports, fine ...

GrantWatch ID#: 156741

Grants to USA Military Personnel and Veterans in Multiple States to Assist in Purchasing a New...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA veteran and military families in multiple states for financial assistance in purchasing a new home. Funding is intended to assist eligible families in covering the costs associated with the closing process. The funding source will assist with negotiating ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157100

Grants to USA Individuals with Autism and Their Families for Urgent Treatment Needs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with autism and their families for urgent treatment needs. The program is intended to meet the treatment and support needs of those impacted with autism and their families. The funding source recognizes that some individuals di...

GrantWatch ID#: 157362

Financial Assistance to USA, Canada, and International Jewish Individuals to Offset Expenses A...

Deadline: Ongoing

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International Jewish individuals to offset expenses associated with moving to Israel. The Foundation offers financial help to individuals and families in need of assistance with travel expenses or shipping their household goods ...

GrantWatch ID#: 157761

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Authors for Jewish-Themed Nonfiction Books

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards to USA, Canada, and International authors for nonfiction books on Jewish subjects. In addition to the $5,000 cash prize, winners will receive marketing and promotion assistance and customized support. Awards are available for books that have recently been publis...

GrantWatch ID#: 159486

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Artists for Assistance During Emergency Situations

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International professional artists for assistance due to devastating incidents and other unexpected events. This grant provides one-time financial assistance to artists who lack the resources to overcome emergency situations such as floods, f...

GrantWatch ID#: 159691

Grants to USA First Responders, Military Personnel, and Veterans with Disabilities for Sports ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental health. Applicants may request funding for sports equipment and program expenses. The purpose of the program is to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 159935

Grants to USA Early Literacy Professionals to Attend Conferences

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $200 to USA K-3 educators for professional development in the area of early literacy. Grant funds are intended to defray the costs associated with attending reading conferences. The purpose of this program is to support and encourage early literacy effo...

GrantWatch ID#: 160167

In-Kind Support to USA Independent Filmmakers for Film Production Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

In-kind support to USA independent filmmakers for assistance in producing films. The program provides loans of professional-grade camera equipment and assistance with post-production. The program should benefit students and early-career filmmakers. Applicants may reque...

GrantWatch ID#: 161562