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93 Quality of Life Grants for Illinois

Grants for quality of life aim to improve health, wellness, and well-being for individuals and communities. These grants focus on promoting happiness and community benefits by providing access to resources and promoting social well-being through social activities and community services. The goal is to enhance the quality of life for local residents and create a positive impact on the community. These grants can help to improve access to resources and create opportunities for socializing, ultimately leading to an overall improvement in quality of life for everyone.

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

Deadline 02/28/25

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 quality of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 163910

Grants to Illinois Youth Clubs and Chapters for Projects to Enhance Local Communities

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants of $500 to Illinois youth clubs and chapters of agricultural organizations for activities to enhance eligible communities. Funding is intended to support projects that improve the quality of life for residents. Proposed projects will be evaluated for the tangibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 168579

Awards and In-Kind Support to USA Organization Founders Ages 50 and Over to Recognize Positive...

Deadline 02/28/25

Awards of $75,000 and in-kind support to USA individual nonprofit founders ages 50 and older to recognize efforts to create a positive impact. The award is intended to acknowledge organizational leaders who use their life experiences to make a difference. Applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 180642

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Eligible Communities

Deadline 02/28/25

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, and grants of up to $30,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Some applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Eligible applicants ser...

GrantWatch ID#: 191257

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

Deadline 03/01/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 173708

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents in Eli...

Deadline 03/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental entities for programs that improve the quality of life for residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for applicants working in the fields of education, youth services, the arts, heal...

GrantWatch ID#: 185993

Awards to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Teams, and Individuals for Ideas that Encourage H...

Deadline 03/04/25

Awards of $50,000 to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, research institutions, teams, and individuals for innovative ideas that improve the experience and health of aging populations. Topic areas may include mental and physical health, housing, policy, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 187988

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and CBOs for Projects and Programs to Improve Local Commun...

Deadline 03/05/25

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, and US Virgin Islands nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and community-based organizations for projects and programs to improve local communities. Programs must fall into one of the following categories: demonstration, capacity bu...

GrantWatch ID#: 185431

Grants to USA Parks and Recreation Agencies and Nonprofits for Professional Training for Older...

Deadline 03/05/25 Conference Date: 02/26/25

Grants to USA parks and recreation agencies and nonprofit organizations for professional training for recreational programs for older adults. The purpose of the program is to enhance the accessibility of outdoor recreational spaces and the health of older residents.

GrantWatch ID#: 206431

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit Military Service Members, Veterans, and Their...

Deadline 03/06/25

Grants and in-kind marketing services to USA nonprofit organizations for creative and innovative programs designed to benefit military service members and their families. Funding is intended for applicants working to enhance the quality of life for veterans, individual...

GrantWatch ID#: 180314

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

Deadline 03/07/25

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, environment,...

GrantWatch ID#: 168578
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Grants to USA Youth Partnered with Nonprofits and Schools for Projects to Effect Positive Chan...

Deadline 03/09/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA youth partnered with nonprofit organizations and schools for projects to effect positive change. Priority will be given to projects focused on environmental justice. Successful applicants will participate in a fellowship program that will ...

GrantWatch ID#: 201700

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Projects to Improve the Local Quality of Life

Deadline 03/14/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible areas. Priority areas for funding include sustainable and collaborative charity projects that provide a high impact and improve the quality of life for local residents. Applicants must serve ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152452

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Agencies, and Schools to Serve People Living with Paralysis

Deadline 03/14/25 Conference Date: 02/27/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, municipal and state governments, school districts, and other institutions for programs to serve people living with paralysis. Grants are available for a wide range of programs and projects that have a posit...

GrantWatch ID#: 174047

Grants to USA Tribal Governments and Nonprofits and California Nonprofits and Schools for Comm...

Deadline 03/15/25

Grants to USA Tribal governments and Tribal nonprofits, and grants to California nonprofits, IHEs, schools, and school districts in eligible counties to improve the quality of life and address community needs. Program areas include health, education, basic needs, and c...

GrantWatch ID#: 184293

Grants to USA Financial Institutions to Provide Technical and Financial Assistance to Address ...

Deadline 03/21/25

Grants to USA financial institutions to provide technical and financial assistance to address community issues. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Grants are intended to provide funding and assistance for community de...

GrantWatch ID#: 201950

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Development Projects

Deadline 03/21/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community development projects in eligible regions. The program is intended for projects that benefit low- to moderate-income residents. Funding is available for planning and public service projects. Projects must benefit ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202170
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators and For-Profit Investigators for Resear...

Deadline 03/28/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators and for-profit investigator entities for research to improve the lives of children with Sanfilippo syndromes. Funding is intended to improve understanding, diagnosis, treatment, and therapies for these syndromes. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 219338

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

Deadline 03/31/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 179933

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Provide Programs that Benefit Individua...

Deadline 03/31/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 184177
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Services

Deadline 03/31/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 185990
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for a Range of Programs that Benefit Local Residen...

Deadline 04/01/25

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, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 174764

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Projects in the Field of Der...

Deadline 04/02/25

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 addr...

GrantWatch ID#: 196826

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Individuals for Programs and Projects to Support People With Cyst...

Deadline 04/03/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and individuals for programs and projects to support people with cystic fibrosis and their families. Funding is intended to support established and new initiatives to support the daily needs of individuals with cys...

GrantWatch ID#: 211656

Awards to USA Individuals and Organizations for Efforts to Improve the Lives of Individuals Wh...

Deadline 04/15/25

Awards to USA individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve the lives of blind people. Nominees will be considered for the positive impact they have had on the lives of blind individuals through programs, services, and individual work toward...

GrantWatch ID#: 180524

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 04/18/25

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities for capacity-building projects to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support projects and programs in a variety of focus areas, including education and training, health and wellbein...

GrantWatch ID#: 209419

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits to Increase Clean Syringe Access for Drug Users

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs that increase access to clean syringes. Funding is intended to enhance the health of individuals affected by drug use. These programs will offer education, free-of-cost safer use suppli...

GrantWatch ID#: 176562
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Capital Projects to Benefit Local Communities

Deadline 05/01/25 LOI Date: 03/31/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for capital projects that benefit residents in the funding source's service area. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Eligible projects may fall into one of the following focus areas: health care,...

GrantWatch ID#: 180275
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Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits, Agencies, and Faith-Based Organizations to Benefit...

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations, municipalities, units of government, and faith-based organizations to benefit residents in eligible counties. Grants may be requested for projects, programs, and general support. Funding is intend...

GrantWatch ID#: 181014

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

Deadline 05/01/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 181690

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 05/01/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Kentucky, North Carolina, Ohio, and Oregon nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects to benefit residents in eligible communities. Projects must improve the physical, educational, civic, social...

GrantWatch ID#: 206756

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

Deadline 05/07/25

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 studie...

GrantWatch ID#: 179286
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Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Safety, Community Spaces, Workforce Developmen...

Deadline 05/14/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for programs that benefit communities served by the funding source. Funding is intended to support capacity-building activities, and programs and projects in the areas of workforce development, c...

GrantWatch ID#: 169781

Grants to USA Nonprofits in Multiple States for Basic Human Needs, Community Development, and ...

Deadline 05/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states 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 fi...

GrantWatch ID#: 179283
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Address Community Needs

Deadline 05/15/25 LOI Date: 04/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to address community needs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of interest and contact program staff before submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support the construct...

GrantWatch ID#: 218261
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance the Quality of Lif...

Deadline 05/31/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and government agencies to enhance the quality of life for local communities. Funding is intended to support programs in the areas of Alzheimer’s and aging, community initiatives, youth development, leg...

GrantWatch ID#: 176899

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Education, Healthcare Access, and Social Services

Deadline 05/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit local communities. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the following focus areas: education, access to healthcare, social determinants of health, and social services. Because the Funding Source recogn...

GrantWatch ID#: 214679

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Counties for Education, Health, and Human Services ...

Deadline 06/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible counties for education, health, and human services programming. Funding is intended to benefit underserved populations. Special consideration will be given to organizations that address the needs of children or ind...

GrantWatch ID#: 146965
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits in Eligible Locations for Programs that Benefit Underserved Popu...

Deadline 06/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs and projects that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health care, and human services. Eligible programs benefit residents...

GrantWatch ID#: 160265

Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for Research Regarding Disabilities,...

Deadline 06/05/25

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government and Tribal agencies for research regarding disabilities, ethnicity, and socioeconomic status. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complet...

GrantWatch ID#: 211620

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, and Agencies for Clini...

Deadline 06/05/25 LOI Date: 05/05/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies to conduct clinical trials on cancer screening and/or prevention. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 215203

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

Deadline 06/11/25

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

GrantWatch ID#: 141579

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Improve the Status of Women

Deadline 06/15/25

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA small, grassroots, women-led social justice nonprofits for programs and projects centered on issues women face or gender justice issues in the U.S. Applicants must submit an initial funding inquiry prior to submitting a full application. T...

GrantWatch ID#: 202306

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Tribes, and Agencies t...

Deadline 06/16/25 LOI Date: 05/17/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and faith-based organizations, IHEs, school districts, government agencies, and tribes to address barriers to cancer treatments of underrepresented communities. Applicants must complete the required regist...

GrantWatch ID#: 217683
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Enhance the Local Quality of Life in Eligible Regions

Deadline 06/27/25

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 for c...

GrantWatch ID#: 147360
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Grants to Illinois and New York City Nonprofits for Healthcare and to Support People with Disa...

Deadline 06/30/25

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 disabil...

GrantWatch ID#: 180801

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Schools for Programs in Education, Youth, Familie...

Deadline 07/01/25 LOI Date: 05/01/25

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 ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178310
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects to Improve the Quality of Life for Local Residents

Deadline 07/01/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 181473

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

Deadline 08/01/25

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 171207

Grants to Illinois and Iowa Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 08/15/25

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 grants,...

GrantWatch ID#: 172859
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