117 Illinois Grants for Quality of Life Improvement

117 Quality of Life Grants for Illinois

Discover grants that improve quality of life, promote social connections, and support local programs. Funding enhances well-being, addresses community needs, and supports activities that lead to a positive impact and a better quality of life.

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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: 06/24/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local seniors. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible projects may include operating and providing equipment for senior citizen centers, offering transportat...

GrantWatch ID#: 138155
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Grants to USA State and Local Governments for Community Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local governments for community infrastructure projects that benefit the military. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects related to sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 196514

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 06/27/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for programs that enhance the quality of life for local residents. Past grant recipients served the local community in a wide range of areas, including library resources for high schools, theater arts ...

GrantWatch ID#: 147360

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Countries

Deadline: 06/27/26

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 pover...

GrantWatch ID#: 203911

Grants to Illinois and New York City Nonprofits for Healthcare and to Support People with Disa...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to Illinois and New York City nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for high-quality human services and healthcare programming serving underserved groups. Funding may be requested for a broad range of activities related to healthcare and physical di...

GrantWatch ID#: 180801

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Charities for Programs that Align with the Funding So...

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International charities for programs that align with the funding source's focus areas. Projects and programs may focus on one of the following areas: disaster response, health and longevity, financial protection, opportunity pipeline, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 207309

Grants to USA Nonprofits for STEM and Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives and K-12 STEM programming. Applicants must complete an eligibility survey prior to applying. Funding is intended for specific programs and projects rather than general operati...

GrantWatch ID#: 213945

Grant a USA or Canada Nonprofit to Create and Promote Change in Their Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada nonprofit organization to create and promote change in their community. Funding is intended to help organizations address crucial community issues and improve the quality of life for residents. Eligible activities place a strong ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223164

Grant to a USA or Canada Business to Effect Change in Their Community

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grant of $1,000 to a USA or Canada business to effect change in their community. Funding is intended for entrepreneurs, small businesses, and social enterprises to improve the quality of life in their communities by emphasizing diversity and equity for all members...

GrantWatch ID#: 223213

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects That Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 06/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

GrantWatch ID#: 224219

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits for Medical Research and Fellowships

Deadline: 07/01/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit institutions and organizations for research projects related to spinal cord injuries and diseases. Funding areas include laboratory and clinical research, design and development of technology, and fellowships for postdoctoral res...

GrantWatch ID#: 173555

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline: 07/01/26

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 servi...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 07/01/26

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 hi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181473

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communi...

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants to Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Michigan, Minnesota, North Dakota, Tennessee and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that improve the quality of life in communities within the funding source's service area. Areas of focus inclu...

GrantWatch ID#: 141579

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and Churches for Programs that Benefit Resid...

Deadline: 07/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, faith-based entities, and schools for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, workforce development, health, hum...

GrantWatch ID#: 195324

Grants to Illinois Organizations for Collaborative Projects to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 07/16/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois organizations for collaborative projects to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address community needs and promote inclusivity within the community. Eligible proposals are those in which two or more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 144284

Grants to Illinois and Indiana Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Institutions for Programs fo...

Deadline: 07/28/26

Grants to Illinois and Indiana nonprofit organizations, schools, agencies, and institutions for programs for people with disabilities. Funding is intended for programs that support and educate people of all ages who have mental and/or physical disabilities. Only t...

GrantWatch ID#: 219090

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Research to Address Inequality for Children and Youth

Deadline: 07/29/26

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research to improve the lives of American children and youth up to age 25. Funding is intended to support the effective exploration of policies and activities that address inequality for young people. Priority is given to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 179286

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Local Residents

Deadline: 07/30/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the lives of community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for Initiatives and programs designed to support a wide variety of community projects that improve or preserve the quality ...

GrantWatch ID#: 149322

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Groups to Hold Events to Build Community Connections

Deadline: 07/31/26

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 partici...

GrantWatch ID#: 166918

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for programs that benefit communities in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects and activities that improve public safety, health, recreation, and education for the use and enjoyment ...

GrantWatch ID#: 209238

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Assist Families and Promote Social Services

Deadline: 07/31/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for social services programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that improve the quality of life, promote social welfare, support families, and foster resilience. All programs must tak...

GrantWatch ID#: 221522

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA and International Nonprofits for Energy Projects

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants of up to $15,000 and in-kind donations of solar energy products to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions to enhance the quality of life in local communities. Funding is intended to support activities t...

GrantWatch ID#: 167893

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the quality of life in local communities in eligible regions. Eligible focus areas include the arts, children and families, education, substance abuse, the elderly, the disabled, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 171207

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Areas for Programs that Benefit Residents and Improv...

Deadline: 08/01/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 181690

Grants and In-Kind Support to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Regions to Evaluate...

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants of up to $12,000 and in-kind consultant services to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for professional services to evaluate organizational capacity. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Fu...

GrantWatch ID#: 186191

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 08/01/26

Grants to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations to address community needs in eligible locations. First-time applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended for projects within the focus areas of immigrants and refugees, seniors,...

GrantWatch ID#: 225368

Grants to USA Organizations to Improve the Quality of Life in Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/03/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA organizations for programs and projects to improve the quality of life in communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support direct service programs or general operating support for the organization. Eligible organizatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 226438

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations to benefit eligible communities. Funding may be requested for programs in social welfare, education, and arts and culture. Within the focus areas, the Foundation supports multi-year program grants, operational gr...

GrantWatch ID#: 172859

Award to a USA Individual in Recognition of Exceptional Contributions to the Betterment of Bla...

Deadline: 08/15/26

Award of $500 to a USA individual in recognition of exceptional contributions to the betterment of Black lives. The purpose of the award is to honor an individual who has initiated a psychiatric project or program that has substantially improved the quality of lif...

GrantWatch ID#: 221739

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities to Improve Lupus Patient Care

Deadline: 08/19/26 LOI Date: 07/29/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public entities, and IHEs for research to improve the quality of life of lupus patients. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete the required registrations prior to app...

GrantWatch ID#: 229242

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research in the Field of Dermatology

Deadline: 08/25/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects in the field of dermatology. Funding is intended to support research projects that increase the understanding of dermatological diseases and their symptoms. Eligible projects are those that...

GrantWatch ID#: 196826

Grants to USA Organizations for Projects in the Areas of Community, Environment, and Populat...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA organizations for projects in the areas of community and population growth. New applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry. Environmental projects are also supported in eligible regions of Pennsylvania. Eligible projects will improve the local qualit...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Schools, and IHEs to Benefit the Community

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 08/01/26

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 173708
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, and Agencies to Benefit Women and Girls

Deadline: 09/02/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs and services that improve the lives of women and girls in eligible regions. Funding is intended to empower female residents. Grants wil...

GrantWatch ID#: 174888

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Residents in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/04/26

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 youth education, environ...

GrantWatch ID#: 168578

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Community Benefit Initiatives

Deadline: 09/11/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 164766

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Health and Human Services in Eligible Locations

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 08/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to address the health and human services needs of local residents in eligible locations. Some organizations are required to submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for program...

GrantWatch ID#: 168569

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit Local Communities...

Deadline: 09/15/26 LOI Date: 07/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of focus areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the funding source reside. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 181847

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and public sector service organizations for projects that improve the quality of life for local residents in eligible locations. Projects must address a community need as well as show appreciation for the community's dive...

GrantWatch ID#: 191439

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Benefit Students from Indian Reservations

Deadline: 09/15/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit students from Indian reservations. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to support schools whose students are Native American youth from Indian reserv...

GrantWatch ID#: 219425

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Early-Career Investigators for Transplantation Resear...

Deadline: 09/16/26 LOI Date: 09/02/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career investigators affiliated with nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government entities for innovative transplantation research. Applicants are required to submit an LOI and complete required registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 230069
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Academic Institutions fo...

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for innovative studies and therapies for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and com...

GrantWatch ID#: 214803
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Academic Institutions fo...

Deadline: 09/18/26 LOI Date: 09/04/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, research institutes, and academic institutions for translational research for a specific type of muscular dystrophy. Applicants must submit a preliminary application and complete requ...

GrantWatch ID#: 214804

Grants to USA Individuals with Disabilities to Purchase Technology and Equipment

Deadline: 09/24/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals with disabilities to purchase technology and equipment. Funding is intended to improve the health, comfort, and overall function of people with disabilities through providing adaptive equipment and assistive technology to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 223513

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions for Programs to...

Deadline: 09/30/26

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 housing, mental health, economic development, chil...

GrantWatch ID#: 179933

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Initiatives that Promote Jewish Values through Education, Science...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that promote and advance Jewish values through science, arts, and education. Applicants must complete an online eligibility quiz before being invited to apply. Proposals will be evaluated based on quality, potenti...

GrantWatch ID#: 180251

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Help Communities Thrive and Grow

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to help communities thrive and grow. Funding is intended to support initiatives in the following focus areas: handwashing, infant development, feminine hygiene, oral care, and creating healthy and clean places to live. Please ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216075
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Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Initiatives to Benefit Eld...

Deadline: 09/30/26

Grants of up to $30,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for initiatives to benefit elderly residents. Projects should address one of the priority areas: transportation, health navigation, and safety. Applicants must serve seni...

GrantWatch ID#: 227998

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Youth and Lo...

Deadline: 10/01/26

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 provi...

GrantWatch ID#: 143020