Disaster Relief Grants for flooding, hurricanes, tornadoes, acts of war and other disaster relief, airplane and train crashes that have impacted individuals, communities, schools and beyond.
Grants to USA agricultural and livestock producers to mitigate the negative financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended for applicants whose operations have been directly affected by the pandemic. Grants funds may be used for the p...
Grants to Illinois local government agencies in eligible locations to provide relief to local businesses that have experienced business interruptions due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Applicants must complete required registrations and pre-qualification ...
Grants to Illinois businesses and nonprofit organizations to mitigate losses due to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to support local small businesses that experienced closures and restrictions during the health crisis. Priority will be given to...
Competition for USA IHEs, Tribes, agencies, and nonprofits to develop creative and/or technological solutions to keep businesses functional during the COVID-19 (Coronavirus) health crisis. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to com...
Grants of up to $600 to Illinois food banks in eligible locations to provide essential assistance during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to provide supplies, foods, and funds during the health crisis. Food banks may be self-nominated or may be ...
Grants of $1,000 to USA grassroots organizations working to promote environmental justice and social change. Funding may be used for community organizing in the aftermath of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. This program supports organizations seeking to furthe...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International entertainment industry workers for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to help offset financial losses incurred due to the cancellation or postponement of concerts, tours, and festivals o...
Grants to Illinois local governments in eligible counties to cover costs associated with providing assistance to local businesses that have been adversely affected by the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be comple...
In-kind grants of technology-related products and equipment valued at up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that are struggling with operations during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to help nonprofits obtain the technology and suppl...
Opportunity for USA and Canada teams of young adults to participate in a contest to develop creative ideas that address challenges facing the post-Coronavirus (COVID-19) world. Applications are also accepted for fellowship mentors to provide assistance to participating...
Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois arts organizations in eligible areas to mitigate the adverse impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to provide operational support to local arts organizations. Eligible applicants must be in operation in th...
Grants of $5,000 to Illinois small businesses in eligible locations for support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist local businesses that have been negatively impacted by the pandemic. Grants may be used for rent/mortgage paym...
Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, educational institutions, and tribes for the maintenance and conservation of publicly accessible nature areas, parks, and green spaces. Funding is intended to address the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-...
Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for operating support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist organizations that face substantial economic challenges, lost revenues, or increased e...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to support bereaved youth and their families during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to cover general operating expenses for organizations that provide bereavement services to children under the age of 25. P...
Grants to Illinois, Wisconsin, Indiana, and Michigan nonprofit organizations and tribal nations in eligible locations for programs addressing food security during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Priority will be given to BIPOC-led organizations addressing food sys...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA businesses in rural communities for financial assistance during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to support small businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic, particularly those in underserved communiti...
Grants of $5,000 to USA individual artists for urgent financial support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Funding is intended to assist artists who are experiencing severe financial setbacks due to the pandemic. Practicing artists must be able to demonst...
Grants to Illinois law enforcement agencies to increase officer presence on roads throughout the State and raise awareness of driving laws. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to provide applicants wit...
Award to a USA active police officer to honor efforts on behalf of the safety and welfare of police canines in local communities. The award program recognizes the efforts of police officers and police dispatchers in advocating for a better quality of life and higher st...
In-kind grants to USA, Canada, and International schools and IHEs for technology software and support during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to improve the experience of faculty, staff, and students who are learning and working from home. This ...
Grants of up to $15,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible areas to respond to needs resulting from the Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. Funding is intended to address the immediate challenges of the pandemic and...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA police and fire departments to support canine units and service dogs throughout the country. Funding is intended for new and existing units to purchase canines and canine safety vests. Consideration will also be given to other service nee...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International fire departments and entities, governmental units and agencies, and community organizations for efforts to prevent, control, and prepare for fires. Eligible uses of funds include activities related to arson prevention, fire inve...
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 of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to ensure justice for and protect the human rights of incarcerated and formerly incarcerated populations impacted by Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to support efforts and activities that address health,...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories artists in eligible disciplines for urgent physical and mental health care needs. Funding is intended to prevent the delay of important medical treatment and to mitigate the financial impact of unexpected health emergencies...
Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, public IHEs, and religious organizations for projects to benefit youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended for programming and services related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) health crisis. Elig...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to meet basic human needs, promote community vitality, and encourage volunteerism in communities in which the funding source does business. Funding is intended to enhance communities and to help people achieve financial independenc...
Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, Mexico, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for Coronavirus (COVID-19) relief and recovery efforts. Funding is intended for expenses including but not limited to PPE, food, critical supplies, physical sp...
Grants for Illinois emergency service departments for purchasing supplies. Priority will be given to requests for equipment for firefighters, emergency equipment, and for vehicle rescue supplies. Grants may also be requested for specialized rescue equipment, apparatus ...
Grants to US states, territories, and state and Indian tribal governments to prepare for and minimize the negative impacts of flooding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take four weeks or more to complete. Funding is intended to support community ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and accredited educational institutions in eligible areas for programs in the areas of safety, community building, and environmental responsibility. Qualified applicants from the following locations are eligible to apply for fundin...
Grants of $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International small businesses in the brand licensing sector to mitigate the negative impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended to help cover business expenses and create and maintain safe, healthy, and sust...
Grants to USA states, territories, and Indian tribal governments for preemptive actions to mitigate the effects of future natural hazards and disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take four weeks or more to complete. Technical assistance is ...
Grants of up to $26,000 to Illinois fire departments, fire protection districts, and nonprofit ambulance service providers for PPE and other medical and safety-related purchases. The purpose of the program is to enable applicants to obtain equipment that would otherwis...
Grants of up to $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International educators to design resources for instruction during the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for the creation of resources in one of the following areas: science, geography, and social studies. T...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and schools for initiatives to improve education and public safety in communities in which the funding source operates. Applicants must submit an Inquiry Form to pre-qualify for an invitation to submit a...
Grants to USA individuals for urgent financial assistance. The purpose of this program is to mitigate unforeseen events that have negatively impacted the applicant's ability to work. Funding is intended to help individuals in the entertainment or arts industries includ...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible investigators, including those experiencing hardship related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, for research related to skin diseases. Funding is intended for research proposals that were submitted but unfunded for...
Grants to USA qualified IHEs for rural health education programs, including those that focus on the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Funding is intended to support programs and projects serving families and individuals that aim to reduce and prevent opioid misuse, other substan...
Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to support charitable causes. Funding is intended for, but not limited to the focus areas of Coronavirus (COVID-19) related issues, human services, disaster relief, and the environmen...
Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students and teams of students ages 4-18 to participate in a competition to develop innovative solutions to global problems. The competition was designed to inspire youth from around the world to solve real-life problems u...
Grants to USA researchers for studies related to the impact of changing economies for less-skilled workers. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Priority will be given to research on the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The Funding Source is a...
Grants to USA scholars for economic research related to psychology, political science, sociology, and other social sciences. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Research addressing the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will be prioritized. Rese...
Grants to USA scholars for research that addresses multiple factors contributing to inequality. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to applying. Proposals addressing the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic will be prioritized. The program suppor...
Grants to USA investigators for eligible research addressing behavioral science. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Priority will be given to research on the impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. Funding is intended for innovative research on dec...
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 tribal organizations and state agencies to support elderly populations impacted by natural disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Fund...
Scholarships of $1,000 to USA and Australia undergraduate and graduate university and college students to mitigate the financial impact of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The program is intended to help pay for books, tuition, computers, general educational expens...