Grants of $6,000 to USA individual teachers, scholars, and researchers to support scholarly research in the humanities disciplines. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support two months of full-time work and may support recipients’ compensation, travel, and other costs relat...

Grants starting at $25,000 to USA nonprofit community development and housing organizations, Tribes, and Tribal housing entities and authorities serving rural areas to strengthen capacity to implement housing programs for low-income residents. An LOI must be submitted prior to applying. Funding is intended to help organiza...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, public and private agencies, and IHEs for research related to reading and math outcomes for schools in the country's education system. Applicants must leave several weeks to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to suppor...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA and territories and Canada nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, institutions, for-profit entities, and government agencies for programs to mitigate the spread of white-nose syndrome disease that affects North American bat populations. The objectives of the BFF are to: - Advance...

Grants to USA early-career investigators that hold a tenure-track faculty position for research that can increase understanding or improve clinical treatment of medical conditions that affect pregnant women and newborns up to one year. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intende...

Grants to USA and territories state education agencies for research studies that analyze and improve education. Applicants must leave several weeks to complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects in one of three data-use priority areas: infrastructure, education choice, or equity. Pro...

Grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to Skokie, Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities that collaborate with at least one other organization for services that benefit local residents. Funding is intended to support pilot projects, new initiatives, and ongoing improvements to projects that have ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofits, local education agencies, community organizations, and IHEs for educational conferences related to career preparation among high school and postsecondary students. Applicants must pre-qualify prior to applying. Funding is intended to expand and enhance the knowledge, content, and skills of se...

Grants of $25,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to present free, professional music concert series that are open to the public and that take place in small to mid-sized towns and cities. The public spaces in which the concerts are to take place must be outdoors, easily accessible to a wide range of socioec...

Fellowships of $50,000 to USA Native American leaders to benefit Indigenous people and their communities in urban areas or on reservations. Funding is intended to support living expenses, conference registration, travel, tuition, equipment, and childcare. This fellowship is intended to support Native knowledge holders a...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit institutions and state and local government agencies to enhance libraries through the professional development and training of library employees. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application and should register online several weeks before applying. Funding is ...

Cooperative agreements ranging from $15,000 to $20,000 to institutions of higher education to promote national service on campus. Funding is intended for efforts to engage the public, on university campuses and in surrounding communities, to increase the number of applicants applying for AmeriCorps VISTA service opportunit...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs to encourage geographic collaborations that improve healthcare for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Funding is intended to foster new partnerships in local communities that will lead to improved health care quality and delivery for adults with intellect...

Grants to USA medical colleges, research universities, and institutions for projects related to science and engineering, as well as research in the medical field. Applicants are required to submit an initial application prior to submitting a full proposal. The Research Program seeks to benefit humanity by supporting pr...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs in the areas of human services, veterans, and youth. Funding is intended to provide veterans and the community with basic needs such as housing and nutrition, and to support youth programs aimed at helping youth become contributing members of society. FO...

Grants ranging from $1,000 to $15,000 to USA and territories individual artists, ensembles, and nonprofit arts organizations to support performances at performing arts marketplaces and international festivals outside of the United States. Funding is intended to support performances representing all performing arts discipli...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations with the capacity to work with Alaska Native villages to enforce protection orders. Funding is intended to train law enforcement personnel, prosecutors and other government lawyers, and court personnel on the enforcement of tribal protection orders related to violence against women. In...

Grants of $50,000 and in-kind support to USA state, city, and county health agencies to counter childhood obesity. The goal of this program is to strengthen local capacity between decision-makers in health agencies to implement cost-effective strategies to reduce the incidence of obesity.

Grants of $5,000, grants of $20,000, and in-kind services to USA and territories colleges and universities to support students in the development of technological innovations with market potential. Funding is intended to support engineering/science based innovations that have a positive impact on the world, are commerciall...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits, IHEs, commercial and international organizations, and state, local, and tribal governments for research projects on weather, climate systems, and climate change. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete.

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and institutions of higher education to cover the hosting, licensing, and professional service costs of implementing a single-login/sign-on solution for campus portals. The program will allow end users to enter their login information only once to access the supported a...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and accredited IHEs to implement an attendance tracking technology platform. This grant program offers institutions a simple and expedient solution for tracking attendance for classrooms and groups. Funding is intended to give institutions with a smalle...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International K-12 schools and accredited institutions of higher education to implement a campus-wide portal platform. Funding is intended for licensing, hosting, professional services, and support costs associated with implementing the campus portal platform. This grant program is designed to...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, local government agencies, colleges, and universities to promote the use of renewable energy technologies that are not yet commonly used in the state. Applicants are requested to contact the Fund before applying. Incentives will be determined on a case-by-case basis for the follo...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit environmental and conservation organizations for organizational capacity building projects. Funding is intended for projects that increase the capacity of nonprofits that protect wildlife habitat and natural areas in Illinois. The purpose of this program is to strengthen and ex...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for collaborative initiatives in conservation planning. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Consideration will be given to public and private collaborations that identify significant wildlife habitat and natural areas and develo...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and local government agencies to purchase land for conservation and restoration purposes. For proposals involving larger purchases or wetlands, contact program staff prior to applying. Preference will be given to projects that involve the outright purchase of land. The Foundation ...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International individuals to attend a multi-disciplinary conference centered around the sharing of innovative ideas. Fellows represent a broad range of fields, and may include, but are not limited to, entrepreneurs, scientists, human rights activities, NGO leaders, artists, inventors, and ad...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois K-12 public schools and nonprofits providing educational services for hands-on wind energy programs. Funding is intended to teach students about math, science, technology, and the environment in an experiential way. Specifically, funding is provided to install 1-5 kW wind turbines at Ill...

Grants of up to $6,600 to Illinois elementary, middle, and high schools to cover the costs of purchasing and setting up solar energy systems for their school buildings. Funding is intended to enable public and private school students to witness how solar light is converted into electricity. Grants will turn K-12 school bu...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, colleges, universities, and local government agencies to install solar thermal systems throughout the state. The Foundation has supported installations that provide clean energy in community centers, fire stations, schools, and other facilities. Projects should: -Complement...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations serving the local residents of Stephenson, Jo Daviess, and Carroll Counties. Funding is intended to support programs that are inclusive, collaborative, and responsive to the current and developing needs of the community. Programs and/or activities should: - Present innovative,...

Grants starting at approximately $40,000 to USA and Territories nonprofits, Indian tribes, IHEs, and state and local governments to create and implement community-based projects that utilize volunteer workers, 55 years and older. Funding is intended for volunteer programs with a focus on the following areas of interest: ed...

Grants ranging from $15,000 to $25,000 to USA and Puerto Rico EMS agencies, law enforcement agencies, public safety organizations, and nonprofits in eligible areas to improve emergency response capacity. Funding may be used for the purchase of life-saving equipment, support of military, disaster relief, scholarships and co...

Grants starting at $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and consumer cooperatives to provide capital funding and rental subsidies to develop and operate supportive housing for low-income elderly populations (ages 62 and older). Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The...

Grants to East Moline area, Illinois nonprofit organizations and governmental agencies for a range of programs and capital projects designed to strengthen the local community. On occasion, governmental entities such as public libraries and schools are also supported. Funding is intended for the areas of education, arts and...

Grant to an Illinois nonprofit organization, institution of higher education, professional organization, school district, or cooperative for programs that will help train and recruit qualified individuals to be educational surrogate parents. This program has four areas of focus: recruitment, training, resource development,...

Grants to USA service providers for programs that benefit the autistic community. Funding is intended for summer camp programs, adult employment programs, adult service programs, swimming and water safety, and physical fitness and sports programs. Programs should serve people with autism of all ages. Autism Speaks will ...

Grants to USA nonprofits, for-profits, local governments, IHEs, and housing authorities to address the human service and housing needs of human trafficking victims and provide technical support to program providers. Required registrations may take several weeks to complete. This grant is for two separate programs: the Huma...

Grants and technical support to USA and territories nonprofits, local government agencies and non-governmental organizations, Indian tribal governments, and indigenous organizations to evaluate programs that address opioid addiction. Funding is intended to support community-based activities that research and assess establi...

Grants to USA state, local, and tribal corrections agencies to create model sites to reduce recidivism and violent crime. Funding is intended for sites that have pre-existing partnerships among law enforcement, community corrections, and prosecuting agencies. Selected model sites will have the opportunity to become nationa...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois faith-based, charitable, scientific, educational, and literary organizations for programs related to the focus areas of arts, culture, education, humanities, health, and human services. Grant funds may be used for programming, operating expenses, and capital projects. Preference will be ...

Award of $2,000 to a USA, Canada, or International educator, professor, or teacher at an accredited university to recognize the outstanding use of industry standards in teaching. A $2,000 honorarium will also be awarded to the winner's university. The award is intended to encourage the use of standards in the curriculum or...

Grants of up to $3,000 per department to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin volunteer fire, ambulance, and rescue departments for emergency response equipment purchases. Departments must be located in the eligible rural areas that the funding source serves. Funding is intended to provide essential equipment and tools to pr...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that advance environmental protection, promote healthy ocean ecosystems, and improve water quality in all geographical areas. Funding is intended for all types of programs and subject areas, but strong priority will be given to projects that improve water ...

Grants totaling up to $20,000 to USA and Canada animal rescue and shelter organizations for educational programs, capital projects, and operational support. The grant program supports animals that benefit from the Funding Source's product line, including the following species: rabbits, guinea pigs, chinchillas, ferrets, de...

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA individual members and descendants of a Native American tribe, and Alaska and Hawaii Natives, to sustain, preserve, and share cultural knowledge. The program will provide recipients with both financial and technical support. Recipients will be offered tools, resources, and capital to buil...

Fellowships of up to $5,000 to USA individual Native artists for self-directed programs to enhance their business skills and preserve their cultural knowledge. Fellowships are intended to provide individualized technical assistance, professional development guidance, and working capital to begin or expand an arts business....

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to promote, preserve, and advance American Indian culture and self-sufficiency. Funding will be provided for programs that focus on the development of American Indian entrepreneurism, facilitating American Indian education (particularly college, graduate, and post-graduate education), ...

Grants to USA researchers at nonprofit institutions for research projects that aim to identify new treatments or cures for cancer. The funding source particularly encourages grant applications for a one year period that will allow establishment of capabilities of new cancer researchers, or new cancer approaches by establi...