Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribes, and IHEs to support volunteer staff members carrying out a broad range of community services. National applicants must consult with state commisions prior to applying. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take at least three to four week...

Grants to USA and territories public and private nonprofits, tribal governments, academic institutions, and agencies for research focused on community health, health equity, and climate change. Applicants must submit a preliminary proposal to be considered for this grant. Funding is intended to support research into a rang...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Puerto Rico, and Virgin Islands nonprofit and for-profit organizations for programs that enhance the lives of people affected by autism. Funding is intended for programs and activities that address the focus areas of education and training, culture, animal therapy, fitness and health, social ...

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 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International organizations that are working to improve the quality of life and support equal opportunities for people with hearing impairments. Funding is intended for projects that concentrate on the four following areas: children, professional training, parents and families...

Grants to USA nonprofit community-based organizations, middle schools, and high schools in multiple states to enhance the safety, accessibility, and quality of local football fields within the funding source’s market areas. Consideration will be given to projects serving low and moderate-income neighborhoods. The fun...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the Funding Source reside. Request summaries are due prior to the submission of full proposals. Priority areas include arts, c...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois and Iowa small arts nonprofits in the Quad City region for activities that increase organizational impact, strength, and capacity. Eligible counties include Rock Island, Henry, and Mercer counties in Illinois; and Scott, Clinton, and Muscatine counties in Iowa. The goal of Arts Dollars is...

Grants of $500 and $1,000 to USA youth, schools, community organizations, and after-school programs in eligible regions for youth-led projects that use the arts to address local community issues. Funding is intended for activities that align with the following areas of focus: poverty and hunger, education, health and well-...

Grants of up to $2,500 to DeKalb County, Illinois nonprofits for youth-oriented projects. Youth must be involved in project development or implementation. Projects may fall in the areas of arts and culture, environment and animal welfare, community development, education, or health and human services. The project must ...

Grants of $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in eligible states for community beautification and public greening projects. Eligible projects will improve the environment through natural landscaping, ground cover improvement, floral displays, and healthy urban forests along CN's rail lines. Prior...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of environmental and community programs and projects. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support projects in many fields of endeavor, including but not limited to, envir...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in the Chicago metropolitan area for programs that support human services, arts, culture, education, and healthcare for underserved populations. The Foundation is especially interested in supporting organizations that focus on: - Children's causes - Start-up initiatives wi...

Grants totaling $50,000 to Illinois nonprofits, faith-based organizations, schools, and government entities to address issues affecting women and children in Sangamon and the surrounding counties. A letter of inquiry must be submitted before applying. Creativity, innovation, and imagination will be considered in the evalu...

Grants ranging from $2,500 to $25,000 to Illinois charitable and faith-based organizations, schools, and certain government agencies and municipalities for programs and services for older adults in Sangamon County. LOIs must be submitted before applying. Funding is intended to enhance the quality of life and address the un...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA K-12 public schools, charter schools, and nonprofit parent-teacher groups to enhance school resources and facilities. Funding may be requested for technology upgrades, facility renovations, tools for STEM programs, and safety improvements. Preference will be given to requests tha...

Grants of up to $10,000 and grants starting at $10,000 to USA nonprofits and educational institutions in eligible states for programs in the areas of safety, community building, and environmental responsibility. Organizations within the following states are eligible to apply for funding: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryla...

Grants ranging from $2,000 to $5,000 to USA nonprofits and schools in eligible regions for public education and community service projects. Funding is intended for STEM projects, career and technical training in the skilled trades, as well as community service projects, with particular emphasis on programs that have a stro...

Grants starting at $1,000 to USA nonprofits for projects and programs to support active duty military members, veterans, their caregivers, and their families. Funding is intended to support service members as they transition back to civilian life and re-enter the workforce. Focus Areas: - Military Caregivers - Famil...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations that are committed to improving the world in a broad range of areas. Consideration will be given to activities in the areas of education, social services, health care, civics and culture, and the environment. The categories above are not intended to l...

Grants to USA and Canada full-time researchers affiliated with an institution for projects that improve workplace, education, and living outcomes for teens and youth with autism. Letters of Intent are due before the submission of a full application. Funding is intended for either measurement projects or demonstration proje...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for scientific, charitable, and educational programs and projects that support veterans. Funding will be provided for grassroots start up projects that directly benefit veterans and their families. Projects that demonstrably benefit veterans and develop a track record of providing need...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit veterans. Funding is intended for projects that support veterans in one of the following categories: financial support/services, female veterans, veteran camaraderie, service/therapy animal support, job/transition training, legal support/services, life skills,...

Grants ranging from $500 to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to provide therapeutic bodywork and massage to marginalized groups. Funding is also available to provide massage services in places where it is not yet available. By providing massage services and therapy, grant recipients will hel...

Grants generally ranging between $10,000 and $50,000 to Great Lakes Region, USA nonprofit organizations, museums, wildlife centers, zoos, and educational institutions for programs that improve the well-being of animals. Grant applicants are asked to contact staff and to submit a letter of inquiry. Funding is intended to pr...

Awards to USA individuals and organizations to recognize outstanding efforts to improve the lives of blind people. Previous winners have been recognized for changing negative perceptions of blindness, and breaking down barriers that face people who are blind. Each year, if feasible, awards are given to applicants in the fo...

Grants to Illinois, Iowa, and Wisconsin organizations and individuals to foster financial stability and enhance their quality of life. The Foundation seeks to provide personal financial assistance, as well as coaching, to help financially prudent and hardworking individuals recover from unanticipated life events, and to pr...

Grants to Illinois nonprofits to provide education, health, and human services programs for underserved populations in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry Counties. Previous grants have funded food banks, Boys and Girls Clubs, health education centers, and consumer credit counseling services.

Grants averaging $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations and academic insitutions for projects that contribute to research on improving public health, facilitating food distribution, and preserving natural resources. Funding is specifically intended to be used to support lower-income countries in ...

Grants to USA, Mexico, and Haiti nonprofits, for-profit organizations, and government entities for programs and services that improve the quality of life for underserved children. Focus areas include working families, equitable communities, and thriving children. Interconnected Priorities: - Thriving Children: The F...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in communities where the funding source has a business presence to help those in need. Primary emphasis is given to organizations serving military members and their families. Consideration will also be given to organizations working to meet the needs of children and families and promot...

Grants to USA first responders, military personnel, and veterans with disabilities for sports and fitness programs that enhance their physical and mental well-being. The funding source supports programs that provide opportunities for community re-integration for personnel who have a permanent illness or physical injury tha...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International social change organizations (including nonprofits and for-profits) that are in the early stages of their development for programs and projects that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives o...

Grants to Kansas and Missouri nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on education and/or benefiting Kansas City area residents through civic engagement. Grants are also made to USA nonprofits across the country for entrepreneurship programs and activities. Through these grants, the Foundation int...

Grants ranging from $100 to $1,000 to Wisconsin and Illinois nonprofits in eligible areas for immediate funding for projects in the areas of health and human services, education, youth, family, aging, arts and culture, community development, and environment. Funds must be used for programs and services benefiting the State...

Grants to USA organizations for programs supporting healthcare, organized religion, youth, underserved and underprivileged groups, and military members and their families. Funding is intended to support healthcare organizations conducting medical research, organizations tending to and filling the needs of disabled peop...

Grants to Chicago Metropolitan Area, Illinois nonprofits providing services for individuals with developmental disabilities, and/or providing cancer treatment, education, and support services. Grants are also made to USA educational institutions (nationally) offering entrepreneurship education programs. The Foundation ...

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, groups, and organizations to develop small, community-based projects in a wide range of areas, including arts, community development, and technology. Funding is intended to create positive change in the community. Each fully autonomous chapter provides its...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for fundraising event support. Funding is intended to support organizations that enhance the lives of local residents through programs in the arts, education, and women's, men's, and children's health issues. Proposals can come from both local and national nonprofits.

Grants ranging from $25,000 to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and activities in the developing world. Funding will typically be provided to organizations that work at the grassroots level providing direct services to children. The funding source's current grantmaking program is focused on several int...

Grants to USA nonprofits, IHEs, and secondary and elementary schools for programs in communities where the funding source does business. Programs may fall in the areas of STEM education, especially nontraditional programs, the interaction between people, buildings, and the environment, and local community development. ...

In-kind donations of promotional products valued at $500 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, accredited schools, and registered charities. Funds are intended to improve the quality of life of those in need. The promotional items may be used to recruit volunteers, raise awareness, thank donors, or to offer comfort to...

Grants to USA organizations for programs in the areas of natural resource preservation, land and water conservation, environmental sustainability, and efforts to establish a sustainable population. In Southwest Pennsylvania and Pittsburgh, grants are also awarded to local organizations addressing environmental and conserv...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA organizations and individuals for a wide range of programs and projects that benefit the Osage Nation. Funding is intended to enrich and promote the overall well-being of the Osage citizens by supporting educational, cultural, historical, health, community, and other appropriate activities and...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for valuable contributions in the areas of democracy and civil liberties, education and literacy, the environment, health and recreation, Jewish community programming, and reproductive health and rights. Interests, priorities, and geographic restrictions for each of these areas are out...

Grants to the greater Rockford area, Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that aim to improve the quality of life for local children. The funding source welcomes requests for capital campaigns, capital projects, improvements to infrastructures, and improvements to operations. The Endowment Fund grant...

Grants starting at $250 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that focus on disaster relief, basic needs, disabilities, education, health and wellness, and Japanese-American cross cultural enrichment. Generally, the Foundation prefers to fund specific programs rather than general operating requests. P...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for programs that encourage healthy and sustainable communities. Programs may fall in the areas of enhancing communities, empowering women, and protecting the environment. Funding is intended to improve the quality of life in the communities where the funding source does ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of basic human needs, human resources development, and the promotion of international cooperation. Within this funding category, the Foundation will especially respect trans-national, cross-border activities, local and regional under...

Grants to Illinois, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Texas, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Program areas include education, arts and culture, environment, and neighborhood development. Funding may be requested for program support or event and spons...