122 Illinois Grants for Elementary Education

122 Elementary Education Grants for Illinois

Discover grants for elementary education, primary schools, and middle schools. Funding is available for public, private, religious, and charter schools, as well as school districts focused on K–8 educational programs. These grants support a wide range of initiatives aimed at improving student engagement, enhancing academic outcomes, and fostering a positive learning environment.

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Grants to Illinois Public and Private Schools for Music Education Programs

Deadline: 05/30/25

Grants to Illinois public and private schools for music education programs. Funding is intended for instrumental and general music programs in eligible locations. The purpose of funding is to foster appreciation and love for music in students. Eligible applicants prima...

GrantWatch ID#: 220874

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Community Groups, Schools, and Libraries for Gardenin...

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, community groups, public schools, and libraries for planting and gardening projects in eligible regions. Grant funds may be used to establish or maintain a public garden, to purchase plants, or to purchas...

GrantWatch ID#: 185991

Grants to USA and Canada K-12 Schools, School Organizations, Boards, and Districts, Government...

Deadline: 05/31/25

Grants to USA and Canada K-12 schools, school organizations, boards, and districts, government agencies, and individuals to create, improve, or broaden carton recycling programs. Funding is available to schools that currently have access to carton recycling facilities....

GrantWatch ID#: 220574

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 Public School Educators for Special Projects to Benefit Students in...

Deadline: 06/01/25

Grants of up to $750 to Illinois PreK-12 public school educators for special projects to benefit students in eligible regions. Grants will be made available statewide for educators who are struggling due to recent state budget cuts and are seeking an additional revenue...

GrantWatch ID#: 145443

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services for the Underserved in...

Deadline: 06/01/25

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

GrantWatch ID#: 146965

Grants to Illinois Schools to Support Performing Arts Programming for K-12 Students

Deadline: 06/01/25

Grants to Illinois public and parochial schools in eligible locations to support performing arts programming for K-12 students. Eligible uses of funding include, but are not limited to, the purchase or rental of musical instruments, scripts, music, and related items; f...

GrantWatch ID#: 168429

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Community Benefit Programs

Deadline: 06/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs. Project areas include education, arts learning, and vocational training. Funding is intended for programs that seek to improve conditions for underserved and low-income communities with a specia...

GrantWatch ID#: 176449

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Health, Human Services, Education, and Arts Programming for ...

Deadline: 06/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for health, human services, arts, culture, and education programming for underserved populations in eligible regions. The Foundation is especially interested in supporting organizations that focus on children's causes, start-u...

GrantWatch ID#: 180326

Grants to USA Teachers and Educators to Enhance K-12 Meteorology Education

Deadline: 06/05/25

Grants of up to $750 to USA teachers, groups, individuals, and program directors to enhance K-12 science and meteorology learning. Funding is intended to enable teachers and educators to attend conferences, purchase equipment, materials, and supplies, and expand progra...

GrantWatch ID#: 169429

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and School Districts for Programs to Prepare Young Children for ...

Deadline: 06/06/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and school districts for programs to prepare young children for kindergarten in eligible locations. Applicants interested in developing new collaborations must contact the Foundation prior to applying. Eligibl...

GrantWatch ID#: 204169

Grants to Illinois Education Offices, School and College Districts, and Vocational Centers for...

Deadline: 06/09/25

Grants to Illinois school and college districts, regional education offices, and other qualifying schools or vocational centers for programs to reduce absenteeism from school. Applicants must complete a prequalification process and required registrations prior to apply...

GrantWatch ID#: 175949

Grants to Illinois School Districts, Agencies, and IHEs to Develop Digital Educational Resourc...

Deadline: 06/09/25

Grants to Illinois school districts, education agencies, and institutions of higher education to develop digital educational resources for students and staff. Applicants must complete a prequalification process and required registrations prior to applying. The purpose ...

GrantWatch ID#: 202805

Grants to USA State and County Farm Bureaus for K-12 Student Agricultural Literacy Programs

Deadline: 06/13/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA state and county farm bureaus for K-12 classroom agricultural literacy projects and programs. Funding may be requested to start new or expand existing agricultural literacy programs. The intent is to build capacity by funding items that ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 180971

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Multiple States for Health, Education, Environment, ...

Deadline: 06/15/25

Grants to USA nonprofits and government agencies in multiple states for a range of programs that benefit local communities where the funding source operates. Funding is intended to support the priority areas of health, conservation and the environment, empowering famil...

GrantWatch ID#: 174648

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals, Teams, and Entities to Create a ZGI

Deadline: 06/16/25

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, teams, and entities, to participate in a contest to design a stuffed toy to be launched aboard a spacecraft. The purpose of the contest is to create a zero gravity indicator that would have global significance...

GrantWatch ID#: 219634

Grants to USA State and Local Governments, Tribes, School Districts, and Agencies to Enhance S...

Deadline: 06/18/25

Grants to USA state and local governments, school systems and districts, Tribes, and public agencies to enhance security in K-12 schools and on school premises. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 183989

Grant to a USA Psychologist for Research Addressing Child Psychology

Deadline: 06/19/25

Grant of $8,500 to a USA psychologist for research addressing child psychology. Funding is intended to support an early career psychologist who studies the relationship between self-identity and scholastic achievement, primarily for children in kindergarten through eig...

GrantWatch ID#: 132694

Grants to USA Public, Private, and Charter Schools to Implement a Biomedical Science Program

Deadline: 06/20/25

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a biomedical science program. Funding is intended to cover program participation fees and training for the teachers who will be running the program. The goal is to provide students with the...

GrantWatch ID#: 204920

Grants to USA Schools to Implement a High-Quality STEM Program at the Middle School Level

Deadline: 06/20/25

Grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to implement a high-quality STEM program at the middle school level. Funding is intended to cover the fees associated with teacher training and program implementation. Priority will be given to schools ...

GrantWatch ID#: 211586

In-Kind Grants to USA Schools to Participate in a Program to Implement High-Quality STEM Curri...

Deadline: 06/20/25

In-kind grants to USA and territories public, private, and charter schools to participate in a program to implement high-quality STEM curricula for grades K-5. Schools will receive funds to cover the participation and registration fees for the program. Funding is inten...

GrantWatch ID#: 211595

Awards to USA Teachers to Recognize Outstanding Educational Methods for Teaching Economics to ...

Deadline: 06/23/25

Awards of $1,000 to USA teachers to recognize outstanding educational methods for teaching students about economics. Recipients are K-12 teachers of any subject. The goal is to reward teachers for using innovative teaching practices to cultivate a rich understanding of...

GrantWatch ID#: 143081

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies for Financing Activities for Charter Schools

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

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and agencies for financing activities for charter schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of funding is to assist charter schools in securing capital for the acqui...

GrantWatch ID#: 221219

Grants to Illinois Schools and Nonprofits to Benefit Students in Eligible Counties

Deadline: 06/27/25

Grants to Illinois schools and nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit students in eligible counties. Funding is intended to enhance learning opportunities for students both in and outside of school and to support Japanese cultural and language education. Appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 196637

Award to a USA Teacher in Rural Regions to Recognize Contributions to Education

Deadline: 06/30/25

Award to a USA teacher in eligible regions to recognize significant contributions to education. The award program honors an individual teacher with a $2,000 monetary prize and a one-year membership to a professional association. In addition, the recipient's school dist...

GrantWatch ID#: 156193

Grants to USA Nonprofits and K-12 Schools to Purchase Instruments for Children's Music Programs

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools to equip music programs with musical instruments. The applicant organization must show evidence of need and a commitment to raising matching funds. The purpose of this program is to give children nationwide the opp...

GrantWatch ID#: 178727

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Nonprofits, School Districts, Military Organizations, and Li...

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants of up to $10,000 and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, school districts, libraries, and military organizations for programs to educate students about autism. Funding is intended for activities designed for K-12 students. The purpose of the...

GrantWatch ID#: 203769

Grants to USA Schools in Multiple States for STEM Programs in Eligible Areas

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to USA public schools in multiple states to implement STEM programs in eligible schools. Funding is intended to cover a wide range of expenses related to program implementation, including program fees, teacher training, equipment, supplies, tablets, and computer...

GrantWatch ID#: 217291

Grants to Schools in Multiple States to Begin or Expand STEM Courses

Deadline: 06/30/25

Grants to schools in multiple states to begin or expand STEM courses. These grants can support acquisition of computers, supplies, PLTW Core Training and the following related expenses incurred: travel, room, and board. Grantee may implement any PLTW Launch modules of...

GrantWatch ID#: 219853

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

Deadline: 07/01/25

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

Competition for USA Nonprofits, Tribes, Schools, and Agencies for Projects to Foster Youth Hea...

Deadline: 07/01/25

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations, tribal organizations and governments, schools, school districts, and government entities to participate in a competition for projects that foster youth health equity. Focus areas include school food and nutrition education, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221298

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Educational Programs and Services that Improve Mental Health Outc...

Deadline: 07/08/25

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, including schools and agencies, for educational programs related to improving mental health. Funding is intended for innovative activities and projects that promote the science of interpersonal relationships. Gran...

GrantWatch ID#: 197641

Grants to USA State Agencies to Provide Assistance to Charter Schools for Facilities-Related C...

Deadline: 07/08/25 LOI Date: 06/09/25

Grants to USA state agencies to provide per-pupil assistance to charter schools for facilities costs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The goal of the matching program is to encourage states to contribute toward cos...

GrantWatch ID#: 214250

Credit Vouchers to USA K-12 Educators to Purchase Agricultural Literacy Materials for Classroo...

Deadline: 07/21/25

Credit vouchers valued at $100 to USA K-12 educators to purchase agricultural literacy materials from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist educators in acquiring quality resources for classroom use in order to educate teachers and students alike ...

GrantWatch ID#: 196010

Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits in Multiple States and Provinces for Youth STEM and Leader...

Deadline: 07/31/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in multiple states and provinces for STEM education and leadership development initiatives to benefit youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to help youth develop the skills needed to become su...

GrantWatch ID#: 179807

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 USA Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Athletic Programs

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, running clubs, and elementary and middle schools to implement structured youth athletic programs. Funding is intended for either new or existing programs that encourage kids to run regularly. Proposals should be fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 171654

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, IHEs, and Hunter Associations for Initiatives Related to H...

Deadline: 08/01/25

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, schools, IHEs, libraries, and hunting associations for initiatives related to health, education, and animals and environment. Eligible applicants include associations of game hunters and charitable organizations that fo...

GrantWatch ID#: 220212
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Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Research to Benefit Youth

Deadline: 08/06/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for research to benefit youth throughout the country. This program funds investigation into how and what type of research is used by policymakers and others when developing policies and programs affecting young people ages 5-25 in ...

GrantWatch ID#: 184793

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

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Libraries to Purchase Books for Mobile Libraries Servin...

Deadline: 08/15/25

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public schools, and libraries to purchase books for mobile lending libraries serving disadvantaged youth. Funding may be used to buy fiction or non-fiction books geared for children and youth from p...

GrantWatch ID#: 180779

In-Kind Support of Software Subscriptions to USA School Administrators and Teachers to Improve...

Deadline: 08/15/25

In-kind support of software subscriptions to USA educators, school administrators, and teachers to improve literacy in children in grades 3-8. Grantees will receive a full, free subscription to a literacy program to implement at their schools. The program is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 216445

Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Provide Professional Development for Undergraduate Studen...

Deadline: 08/26/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to provide professional development for undergraduate students and professionals in STEM fields. Applicants are advised to finalize required registrations in advance of the deadline. The purpose of the program is to encour...

GrantWatch ID#: 174403

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Music and Music Education Programs

Deadline: 09/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for music and music education programs or projects. Funding is intended to enhance and promote organizations whose services benefit the residents of Illinois. Applicants who meet the eligible criteria but are from the greater ...

GrantWatch ID#: 172886

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

Deadline: 09/01/25 LOI Date: 08/01/25

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 USA Schools, Volunteers, and Educators for Physical Education and Fitness Activities

Deadline: 09/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...

GrantWatch ID#: 177355

Grants to USA Nonprofits for Japanese Language Education Events and Competitions

Deadline: 09/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Japanese...

GrantWatch ID#: 180655

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Schools, and Public Agencies to Enhance Community Life

Deadline: 09/01/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies in multiple states to enhance community life. Applicants should keep in mind that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for projects and programs that addres...

GrantWatch ID#: 210797

Grants to USA K-12 Educators to Support Their Work in the Classroom

Deadline: 09/05/25

Grants to USA K-12 educators to support their work in the classroom. Applicants must submit an original worksheet they have created to facilitate specific goals in their classrooms. In addition to a cash grant, winners will also receive membership to an innovative onli...

GrantWatch ID#: 220540

Grants to USA Educational Institutions and Nonprofits for Foreign Language Educational Materia...

Deadline: 09/15/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA educational institutions and nonprofit organizations for foreign language educational materials. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. Grant funds may be used for the purchase of teaching materials ...

GrantWatch ID#: 152885

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 Teachers to Enhance English Language Education

Deadline: 09/15/25

Grant of up to $1,000 to a USA, Canada, or International K-12 English language arts teacher to support research projects that enhance the quality of education in the field. Proposals must address a specific question or problem to be studied and provide a clear timeline...

GrantWatch ID#: 160645