414 Illinois Community Service Grants

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations for crime prevention programs and assistance for people who were victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the establishment, mai...

Grants to USA and territories state arts agencies, regional arts organizations, and national services organizations for public arts programming. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to allow agencies...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable initiatives in the focus areas of wellness, education, and preservation. For 2025, sub-areas of focus include early childhood educa...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit community organizations, including libraries, senior centers, food banks, and faith-based organizations, for community programs to improve cardiovascular health outcomes for residents. The purpose of the program is to reduce disparities in ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and schools in multiple states to increase access to nutritional food. Funding is intended to enhance access to federal nutritional programs, by supporting a range of activities, including but not limited to outreach and enrollment...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to address social issues in communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Key focus areas include STEM education and road safety. Priority is ...

Grants of up to $1,500 to Illinois organizations for programs, classes, and events that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for original programming that serves a diverse population. Previous grants supported a shelter service, a peace garden, ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, faith-based organizations, and government agencies for activities to address the needs of women and children in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support new and currently existing programs in the areas of food, housi...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit local youth in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support programs and projects that impact or focus on youth within ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and veterans' organizations to provide services for veterans. Applicants must complete the registration and prequalification requirements before applying. Funding is intended for programs and activities t...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support entities that shelter animals and perform adoptions of companion animals. Applicants must show a high level of organizational performance and significant impact to be considered fo...

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs to benefit local communities in eligible areas. Eligible programs may fall into the categories of education, human services, economic development, and ar...

Grants and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to assist students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering or science-based innovations that have a positive impact on...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that directly benefit individuals in need. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Priority is given to programs that benefit residents of Connecticut, as well as worldw...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit services in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs and projects that help to improve the recreational, cultural, educational, and economic environment for local residents. Grants are offered...

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for programs that promote recycling. Funding is intended to support organizations who have existing recycling programs. Ongoing and event-based programs are encouraged. Eligible exp...

Award to a USA nonprofit charitable organization or individual to acknowledge noteworthy contributions to society in the United States. This year, the selected award recipient will be recognized for furthering the improvement of economic prosperity through innovative ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects that promote renewable energy. Funding is intended to support socially responsible, community-based nonprofits that are developing a renewable energy project. The mission of the Foundation is...

Grants to Illinois small nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit state residents. Funding is intended for proposals addressing needs in the areas of economic and workforce development and housing. Funding priority will be given to applicants located in an area ...

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. Proj...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for educational programs with a focus on the U.S. Constitution. The purpose of the program is to support programs that advocate the value of the Constitution. Applicants will be asked to include a summary of their accomplishments i...

Grants to Texas, California, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Maryland, Illinois, New York, New Jersey, Washington, DC, and Michigan nonprofit organizations in eligible cities for activities that benefit underserved youth. Funding is intended to support capital projects, service...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International qualifying nonprofit organizations and registered charities to improve food-related services that benefit underserved communities. Funding is intended for the acquisition, transportation, and installation of ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic needs, a...

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the mental health of young people of color. The purpose of the program is to address inequities related to mental health and substance use disorder. Funding is intended to support innovative progr...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to support programs that help companion animals find and remain in loving homes. Funding is intended to help animal welfare organizations prepare foster, rescue, or shelter animals for perma...

Grants of $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for the provision of needs-based services including basic human needs, health and medicine, financial education and literacy, and mental health and crisis sup...

Grants to Illinois reproductive health care facilities to increase capacity and protect against security threats. Applicants are required to complete pre-registrations prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to ensure the safety and availability of repr...

Grants to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that benefit children, youth, and communities in eligible locations. Funding is primarily intended to support organizations that work to improve the community and/or provide hu...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA students ages 18 and under for service projects to benefit their local community. Funding may be used to support a variety of creative projects, such as improving school playgrounds, developing community gardens, and helping senior residen...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for cultural and educational programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide residents with outstanding programming in these focus areas. Programs must benefit residents of Chicago an...

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and community groups to stage local festivals and events that promote community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to host events that help people meet each other while educating participants...

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 Illinois nonprofit organizations, governmental entities, school districts, schools, education facilities, and churches to support programs for underserved populations in eligible regions. Funding is intended to benefit individuals who may unde...

Grants of $4,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, First Nations, and organizations to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Priority funding is intended for projects that protect ecosystems, the environment, community health, and cultural resources from ...

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of over ...

Grants of up to $1,200 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, K-12 schools, IHEs, faith-based entities, and government agencies for arts events and learning experiences that benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for programs in a wide range of art disciplines...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible areas for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects and activities that enhance the local quality of life, address a com...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, libraries, museums, and individuals to conduct public dialogues. Funding is intended to support the facilitation of open conversations, renting a venue to host the event, interpretation of events...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect or rehabilitate important buildings and locations throughout the state. Funding is intended to preserve structures or sites that are deteriorating, under threat of demolition,...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities in the funding source's service area. Some applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs and capital projects in the focus areas...

Awards of $500 to USA youth and youth groups for human rights contributions. The purpose of the program is to recognize and encourage youth involvement in initiatives that promote human rights values. Eligible nominees are high school aged and their activism is focused...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International eligible districts for capital projects that address health, human services, and other critical needs in local communities. Funding is intended to support infrastructure and equipment for projects that improve the well-being and...

Grants of up $2,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois artists, nonprofit organizations, associations, and institutions for arts programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended for new programs, projects, and events. Eligible proposals have artistic, cultur...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address poverty, a...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Focus areas include community development, youth development, cultural activities, ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals affiliated with organizations for social innovation projects that bring positive change. The purpose of this program is to address community challenges and promote equity. This Fellowship is intended for individ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the areas of disease research, wounded veterans, disaster relief, and support for the public broadcasting system. In the focus area of disease research, funding is intended to support activities to find...

Grant to an Illinois nonprofit organization for projects and programs to benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide variety of activities that positively impact the community and promote social justice. Activities should be in alignment with ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs and activities that benefit older adults in eligible counties. Funding is intended for services that offer care to seniors with a financial ...