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Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible counties for programs in education, youth, families, mental health, and capacity building. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Applicants must be located ...
Awards to USA nonprofit organizations to recognize collaborations with leaders of multiple sectors in order to benefit society as a whole. The goal of the program is to recognize contributions that have been made to society by partnerships facilitated by nonprofit orga...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to assist organizations in supporting productive and prosperous communities. In previous years, grants have been awarded to elementary and high sc...
Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofits in eligible states for programs that will enhance the lives of children and families. Funding is intended for programs and projects in the focus areas of hunger, housing, healthcare, and education. Priority will be given t...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, agencies, and public schools in multiple states for education and health programs to benefit disadvantaged populations. Funding is intended for programs that enhance STEM educational opportunities for K-12 students and programs th...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects in a range of focus areas. Funding is intended to provide assistance in the areas of health, the arts, medical research, social services, ecology, education, and programs benefitting minority groups. Pr...
Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, and property owners to rehabilitate or preserve historic structures in eligible areas. Funding is intended to enhance the commercial and downtown areas and to support economic development. Funding mu...
Grants of up to $2,000 to Illinois organizations and individuals for arts projects, programs, and events that benefit residents in eligible communities. Funding is intended to support special activities, events, or opportunities that arise during the year and that may ...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community service programs related to animals, education, and human services. The funding source is particularly interested in projects that prevent animal cruelty, and programs to assist veterans and their service animals in r...
Grants of up to $75,000 to Colorado, Oklahoma, Illinois, and Iowa nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for activities that advance the health of local communities. Funding is intended for proposals that enhance the physical, mental, and social health and well...
Grants of up to $30,000 to USA individuals collaborating with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, tribal entities, and community- and faith-based organizations in multiple states to enhance health and safety in the agricultural sector. Applicants must sub...
Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for construction projects that benefit military veterans in eligible communities. Funding is intended to address homelessness. While consideration will be given to rural areas, higher priority is placed on projects ...
Technical assistance and in-kind support to USA and territories community-based nonprofits and nongovernmental organizations, local governments, Tribal organizations, districts, and utilities to address energy resilience challenges in eligible locations. The goal of th...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. A letter of inquiry is required prior to the submission of a full application. Funding is intended for organizations focused on at least one o...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that address the needs of residents in eligible locations. First-time applicants and those not recently funded must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full application. Fundi...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that address community needs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to support progr...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for general operating support. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to strengthen small professional arts organizations of all discip...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs to enhance and preserve human life. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to applying. Applicants for Education proposals must meet with program staff prior to applying. Program areas inclu...
Fellowships of $75,000 to USA and territories Native American leaders for activities that foster change for Indigenous people and their communities. Applicants are required to submit an initial application prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to ...
Grants to USA organizations to benefit Armenian youth in America. Eligible types of programming include camping, athletic, educational, and cultural activities. The purpose of funding is to promote connection and instill knowledge and appreciation of Armenian culture a...
In-kind grants of sporting goods to USA organizations, teams, and community programs for lacrosse-related sports gear. Eligible applicants include physical education classes, community programs, and boys and girls field and lacrosse teams. Funds may be used for sticks,...
Grants of up to $2,000 to USA sports organizations for expenses unrelated to equipment. Funding is intended to cover costs such as field rental, transportation, and other fees related to the sport of lacrosse. These funds should help a wider range of communities and in...
Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life in communities within the Funding Source’s market areas. Organizations must request an application form from the Foundation administrator in advance of the deadline. Proposals are in...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for collaborative projects in the fields of arts and culture and the environment. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. The purpose of funding is to encourage communication and cooperation between the A...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operational support. Funding is intended to support grassroots organizations that effect positive change in the focus areas of environmental stewardship, food and agriculture, health equity, and sustainable community developmen...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address injustices worldwide. Eligible organizations provide programs in a broad range of areas, including the arts, hunger and homelessness, environment, women, publi...
Grants to USA institutions of higher education for programs serving underserved and low-income high school students. Funding is intended for summer humanities programs to take place on college campuses. The purpose of this program is to provide rising high school senio...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to serve seniors. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support projects that:
Grants to USA investigators at tax-exempt research institutions for research related to healthcare. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Under this grant program, researchers will partner with healthcare service providers to test promis...
Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the lives and status of Jewish women and girls. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended for activities in the areas of education and lead...
Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to benefit low-income youth in eligible locations. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Priority areas include food security, accessible healthcare, affordable housing,...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote justice, inclusiveness, and vibrancy in Jewish communities throughout the country. Funding may be requested for general operating support as well as for programmatic support. Occasionally, the Foundation will support Jew...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that improve access to high-quality health care services in eligible regions. Priority is for programs that benefit underserved communities. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full app...
Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and other qualified organizations for sociology research projects with the potential to promote social change. Funding is intended for projects with a focus on improving systems and services...
Grants of up to $50,000 and in-kind support of software and related services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations that work to address social problems in local disadvantaged communities. By providing funding and technology solutions, these organiza...
Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that address the needs of local communities in the funding source's service area. Focus areas include education, environmental conservation, youth development, hunger, and emergency a...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a range of programs related to HIV and AIDS. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding may be requested for programs in the focus areas of education, research, and direct services ...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to improve food security. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for local organizations working to end hunger. Eligible applicants operate in Nor...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support innovative projects in the areas of AIDS and mental health, particularly those that address the needs of disadvantaged populations...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations including municipal and government entities, public schools, and IHEs to enhance the local quality of life in eligible regions. Applicants requesting $20,000 or more are required to submit a let...
Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scientists at universities and laboratories for training and research. The purpose of this program is to contribute to the battle against the use of performance-enhancing drugs in sports. Fellows gain practical knowledge fr...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects, programs, and activities that benefit the community. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: religious, educational, and social. Projects may have a local, national, or international ...
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 $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities in the focus areas of education, environment, healt...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that promote healthy communities in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support economic and agricultural development, health and wel...
Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, and grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community projects. Some applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Eligible applicants serve...
Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local families and communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Areas of focus include employment, food security, entrepreneurship, and educat...
Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools, col...
Grants to Illinois, Michigan, and Tennessee nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives in the following focus areas: strong families, financial well-being, and economic opportunities. Eli...
Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to effective democracy, sustainable agriculture, and Jewish life. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full proposal. For democracy projects, the focus...