Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for media projects that raise awareness of important political, social, and environmental issues. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry or contact program staff prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to support a quality, non-commercial media that is substantive, fair, ...

Prizes of $25,000 and other award benefits to USA and territories local governments, tribes, regions, and nonprofits representing communities that have prioritized health. Initial applications are due prior to the final deadline. Funding is intended to recognize communities that have come together around a commitment to he...

Awards to USA and Canada professors of architecture at member schools to recognize examples of highly effective teaching, outreach, and scholarship in the areas of leadership and professional practice. These awards recognize excellence in architecture education as demonstrated in various educational settings, including stu...

Awards to USA and Canada teachers at member architecture schools to recognize excellence in community and university-based programming. Funding is intended to recognize community partnerships that address social injustice through architectural design. Collaborative and community engaged design education can have trans...

Fellowships of $30,000 to USA early-career, technologically savvy innovators to develop ideas that will advance social change. The Fellowship is intended to support projects that advance causes in progressive politics and social justice, as well as transformative media and technology initiatives. Special interest is sh...

Grants generally ranging between $5,000 and $25,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofits for community benefit programs in the Greater St. Louis area. LOIs are due September 28, 2018. Funding is intended for the focus areas of education, arts and culture, health, social services, and the environment. Funding may be requeste...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $10,000 to USA nonprofits and government agencies in eligible states to help defray the costs of equipment, transportation, and other operational costs in distributing fresh food to underserved and vulnerable populations. Organizations must be located in states served by CSX rail (Alabama,...

Grants to Florida, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Minnesota, New Mexico, and Texas nonprofit organizations to benefit communities within the funding source’s service area, or to address eligible global concerns. Focus areas include nutrition and agriculture, water resources and habitat conservation, and protection and en...

Grants to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries to support charitable activities within the funding source’s Quad Cities service area. Program categories include education, healthcare, social services, arts and humanities, and workforce and economic development. The Mo...

Grants to Scott County, Iowa and Rock Island County, Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies for activities that benefit the Scott County community. Program areas include economic development, arts and culture, human services, and education. Proposal Categories: -Economic Development: pro...

Grants to USA and territories organizations for large-scale programs that help low-income adults age 50 and older stay connected to their communities and other individuals. Proposals may also include initiatives to support economic opportunity and end senior poverty, and should impact hundreds of thousands of adults. A...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research and development projects that strive to improve the welfare of children, ages 0 through 7 years. Programs may focus on three general areas: early childhood welfare, play and education, and parenting education. Welfare is broadly defined to include physical and mental healt...

Grants averaging between $500 to $1,000 to Rock Island, Illinois nonprofit organizations to enrich the quality of life of children and families. Funding is specifically intended for projects in the areas of health and wellness, literacy, children and youth, the economically challenged, and serving the developmentally disab...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible areas to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. New applicants must submit a pre-grant inquiry form prior to applying. Particular emphasis is placed on organizations specializing in arts and ...

Award to an Illinois or Iowa individual in the Quad Cities area to recognize exemplary commitment to social responsibility and public service. A cash award of $500 will be donated to the nonprofit of the recipient's choice. The winner will have exhibited a long-term commitment to public service. Caring Award recipients...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $2,000 to Illinois and Iowa public and private schools and school districts to enhance visual arts education in the Quad Cities area. Funding is intended for, but not limited to, single projects, year-long curricula, arts equipment, interdisciplinary efforts, and professional development. Gran...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofits in the Greater Aurora Area, the TriCities, and Kendall County for capital projects. Letters of Intent are due March 31, 2018. Funding is available for programs in the categories of the arts and humanities, education, healthcare, and social services. Community Foundation gra...

Grants of up to $8,500 to Illinois nonprofits to support arts projects, programs, and events that benefit residents of the City of Elgin. Proposals should advance the arts in the community and promote economic opportunities for artists. Funding is available for specific projects, rather than general operational costs. S...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofits and agencies for programs that improve the quality of life for residents of the Village of Milan. Funds are intended for programs that enhance youth development, to foster community development, to support cultural activities, and to invest in ways to relieve the suffering of ...

Grants ranging from $250 and $1,000 to USA children and youth, ages 18 and under, to complete community service projects in their communities. Funding will be provided to support a wide variety of projects and events. Examples of eligible community service projects include: turning a vacant lot into a community garden, r...

Grants of $700 to USA teachers, educators, principals, paraprofessionals or classified staff of K-12 public, private, and charter schools for community service or civic projects, visits to art, science and cultural museums, career enrichment opportunities, and other events or activities away from the school facility. Educa...

Grants to USA, Canada, and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs and services in multiple states and provinces that will benefit children, youth, and local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that will empower young people and have a significant and measurable impact on residents. Funding is inte...

Grants to Florida, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Maine, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Texas, and West Virginia nonprofit organizations to meet the needs of communities where the funding source has a business presence. Applications will be considered in the areas of c...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for music education and music therapy programs. Funding is intended to support educational programming, music projects, therapy, and the purchase of equipment and instruments for schools, camps, hospitals, nursing homes, and other centers. Preference is g...

Grants of $3,000 and grants of $5,000 to USA and Canada grassroots groups, tribes, and First Nations organizations for projects that strive to mitigate the negative impacts of mining. Projects that aim to protect the ecosystems, environment, community health, and cultural resources from mining impacts will be given prefere...

Grants to Decatur Area, Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, hospitals, arts organizations, religious organizations, and shelters for educational arts programming and community arts events. Priority will be given to programs benefitting underserved communities. Programs may take place in Ma...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs with a broad charitable focus in the Peoria area. Applicants should demonstrate how programs will enhance the local quality of life, address a community need, and be sustainable in the long term. The Committee supports projects and programs that: - Reflect the ...

Grants generally starting at $12,000 to USA nonprofits to develop and expand programs that support people affected by mental illness and substance use disorders. Funding may be used to enhance and improve resources and support and/or to involve the patient's perspective in care delivery and drug development. The ALKERM...

Grants starting from $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofit or municipality-affiliated museums for projects that increase their capacity to serve the public. Funding is intended for ongoing or new museum activities within three funding categories that promote museums as a center of learning, as strong community anchors, a...

Grants of $2,000 to USA and territories and Canada K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations to support new or existing educational gardens. Requests must be for an edible garden that incorporates growing vegetables, fruits, grains, or herbs. Priority will be given to projects that benefit schools in communities with limite...

Grants to USA nonprofits for a broad range of education projects operating inside or outside the USA with a particular interest in supporting underserved populations and the creative use of technology. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible before the deadline. Typically, grants are awarded to new or ...

Grants averaging $350 to USA nonprofit organizations such as charities, churches, and schools for artistic programs. Funding is intended for projects that engage the community and involve services for artists, educating youth in the arts, leadership training to strengthen the arts organization.

Grants of up to $5,000 and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits, groups, and businesses to conserve, protect, and restore important wildlife habitats in ponds, rivers, swamps, wetlands, and streams. Consideration will be given to both new and ongoing projects. Applications are invited from innovative groups in local communi...

Grants to DeKalb County, Illinois nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable activities that benefit local residents. The Foundation will consider inquiries for programs in the areas of education, arts, and human services. The Foundation seeks to support innovative programs and promote volunteerism. Founda...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and private colleges and universities for programs and projects that focus on promoting private higher education, educational television and media, and/or religious diversity and leadership. LOIs are due by October 15 for proposals focusing on Private Higher Education and for proposals...

Grants to Chicago area, Illinois nonprofit organizations to provide quality cultural and educational programming. Funding is intended to strengthen and support charitable institutions in Chicago and the surrounding communities and to bring benefit to both current and future residents.

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA leftist activists, researchers, and writers for work that advances critical issues in the study of the world, its people, their communities, cultures, and economies, as well as their interaction with the environment. Proposed work can address issues ranging from geopolitics to cultural and eco...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide range of social change initiatives. Funding must identify with one of the following focus areas: advancement of philanthropy and volunteerism, education, entrepreneurship, advocacy and debate, advancement of women and girls, prevention of child abuse, and crisis management a...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that provide emergency shelter to domestic violence victims to offer pet housing to beneficiaries. This grant seeks to fill critical funding gaps to enable domestic violence shelters to provide co-sheltering options for survivors and their pets. Grants may be used t...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit domestic violence shelters to collaborate with local animal welfare organizations to offer off-site housing for pets of shelter beneficiaries. Partner organizations could include rescue sanctuaries or animal shelters. Funding will be used to build housing at the animal shelter facil...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $30,000 to USA nonprofits in multiple states for programs that focus on patient safety and healthcare, and physician wellness. Successful applications are those that show alignment with the focus areas and mission of the funding source. In addition, applications should exhibit defined goals an...

Grants to USA nonprofits and public agencies for projects that explore the relationship between technology and health equity. Funding is intended for projects that explore the connection between technology and public health, how to use technology to improve health and health equity throughout the United States, and how to ...

In-Kind Grants of $200 in the form of gift cards to USA individuals and community, school, and nonprofit groups for youth-led community service projects. Funding is intended for youth to identify and address a priority community need through a service campaign for animals, people, or the environment. Successful Roots &...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $6,000 to Maine nonprofits, government agencies, and organizations for projects that promote and encourage shooting range activities, hunting safety, and responsible firearms use. Funding is available for two types of grant requests: - The General Grant Application is for supplies, equipm...

Grants of up to $2,500 and in-kind grants valued at up to $250 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that address local community needs where the Funding Source operates. Funding is intended for organizations that are working to address local issues, commit to fostering community development, and a...

Grants to USA nonprofits and grassroots groups for programs that provide healthy, organic food and nutrition education to people who are food insecure. Funding priorities include the use of organic food and distribution of organic meals, promotion of access to organic food, provision of nutrition counseling, and food prepa...

Grants of up to $3,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois organizations for events that will enhance tourism in the Village of Morton. Funding is intended for events that attract overnight stays, enhance the quality of life, and increase traffic to local businesses. Preference is given to events that take place in Mor...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a broad range of charitable initiatives, as well as projects that advance education, culture, and science. An LOI must be submitted at least 4-6 weeks in advance of the deadline. Examples of previously supported organizations include theaters, medical centers, hospitals and clinic...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for activities that mitigate the environmental impact of humans on the planet. The Company aims to cultivate relationships with those who are looking to make an impact to help inspire others to joyously embrace sustainable choices. Program areas include yout...

Corporate sponsorships to nonprofit organizations for programs benefiting low- and middle-income communities in eligible states. Funding is intended to broaden economic opportunities in a wide range of areas, such as affordable housing, health and human services, education, community economic development, emergency servic...