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Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska individuals for projects to improve neighborhoods and foster positive change in local communities. Priority is given to projects that enhance the local quality of life, address inequities, and foster social co...

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...

Grants of up to $2,500 and grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois groups of individuals for collaborative community improvement projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for resident-led activities that enhance local neighborhoods and connect people. Project...

Grants to Illinois property owners to preserve and upgrade landmarks in eligible locations. Funding is intended to renovate individually designated landmarks and contributing buildings in landmark districts. The grant aims to restore designated landmark buildings ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for initiatives to benefit local families and communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit an LOI before submitting a full proposal. Applications for programmatic or general support are preferred. The Foundat...

Grants to Illinois organizations for community and economic development projects in eligible regions. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including property acquisition, construction, public facilities improvements, renewable energy and conservatio...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for activities in the areas of workforce, economic development, neighborhood revitalization, arts and culture, and learning through play. Funding may be used for projects located in regions where the funding...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations in multiple states and regions, including schools, neighborhood groups, and other charities, for projects benefiting residents in communities served by the funding source. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry ...

Grants to Illinois property owners, tenants, business owners, nonprofit and private developers, and religious organizations for capital projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for expenses related to acquisition, construction, and pre-development such ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and tribal governments for programs to improve the education of children in underserved communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is t...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA businesses and attractions in multiple states for preservation and economic development. Funding is intended for helping new businesses and attractions to open, and assisting existing businesses and attractions to stay in operation. E...

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...

Grants of $10,000 to USA and territories cities and towns to encourage collaboration among community residents. Funding may be used for project coordination, coaching, and project-related expenses. The goal of the program is to provide start-up funding for residen...

Grants to USA nonprofit community organizations and schools to build or renovate indoor and outdoor sports facilities. Funding is intended to support youth recreational activities by providing safer and more accessible spaces for organized sports. Special consider...

Grants to nonprofit organizations in multiple states to improve the local quality of life. Organizations must be invited by the funding source's representative in order to apply. Priority will be given to proposals with a focus on community and economic developmen...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, including government agencies, schools, IHEs, hospitals, and faith-based organizations, in multiple states to benefit eligible communities. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of economic development and early chil...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for activities to benefit local communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Organizations located in select counties in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, South Dakota, Wyoming,...

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...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit local residents. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Areas of focus include arts and culture, community development, social services, democracy and civic participation, education, and hea...

Grants to Illinois units of local government for projects for neighborhood improvement programs benefiting low and moderate-income residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations and a public hearing must be held before applying. Funding is intended...

Grants to USA organizations in the funding source's service area for programs addressing economic and community development, education and workforce readiness, and financial wellness. Funding is intended to help families, individuals, and businesses overcome finan...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for capital improvement projects to benefit local communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Organizations located in select counties in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Sout...

Grants to Illinois for-profit and nonprofit developers, individual tenants, property owners, and religious organizations for construction projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended to promote commercial, cultural, industrial, institutional, social service...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, including IHEs, public schools, museums, public radio and television, hospitals, and health and human service agencies in multiple states for activities to benefit local communities served by the funding source. Funding is in...

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for the research and development of interventions related to sleep health. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is in...

Grants to Illinois individuals, businesses, and nonprofit organizations for activities that increase revenue and promote economic development in eligible locations. Funding is intended for commercial, mixed-use, and light manufacturing projects. Project costs shou...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect or rehabilitate important buildings and locations throughout the state. Funding is intended to preserve structures or sites that are deteriorating, under threat of demoli...

Grants of up to $7,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories government and tribal agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, faith-based entities, workforce agencies, and veterans service organizations for events and programs that benefi...

Grants of up to $7,500 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA qualifying ag retailers and cooperatives in eligible states to support neighborhood projects. Priority is given to requests that align with farmer well-being and agricultural safety, rural community vitalit...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community engagement projects. Funding is intended for projects in the focus areas of housing, clean water and sanitation, workforce, and economic well-being in eligible locations. Programs should provide solutions to soci...

Grants to Illinois local government agencies, such as park districts and municipalities, to purchase and develop land for recreational purposes. Applicants must pre-qualify in the online system before applying. Funding is intended for costs associated with develop...

Grants and in-kind donations to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states to benefit local communities. Donation types include products, gift cards, cash, and sponsorships. Funding is intended to support activities in the areas of hunger relief, nutrition and...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved youth in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support services and programs that assist at-risk, neglected, and abused children, youth, and families. Funded activities must serv...

Grants and loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and Tribes located in rural areas to support the development of community facilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several days to complete. Eligible u...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and universities to participate in a competition to address the UN Sustainable Development Goals. Eligible individuals are between the ages of 18 and 35. Contest categories include climate ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, businesses, and individuals for gardening projects that engage people with disabilities and seniors. Funding is intended for sustainable community gardening projects that include outreach to people with physical and intellect...

Donations to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations, schools, and government agencies to address the health needs of local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for initiatives that improve the health and well-being of local residents. Eli...

Grants to Illinois organizations to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved communities in eligible regions. Funding is available in several funding areas: infrastructure, pre-development of industrial areas and commercial corridors, and communi...

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 ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to improve healthcare in eligible areas. A Letter of Inquiry must be submitted prior to a full proposal. Funding is intended for projects that address long-term impact and immediate health needs in the community. Eligible...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and government agencies to develop resources for law enforcement. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and local governments for beautification and public greening projects in eligible communities. Funded projects will enhance the natural environment through landscaping, ground cover improvement, floral display...

Award to a USA public library to recognize outstanding community impact. Award criteria include community engagement, efforts to promote inclusion, collaboration with local government, community recognition, leadership development, environmental sustainability, an...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, artists, and groups of artists for public arts and cultural events in eligible areas. Applicants must attend a workshop prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of the program is to provide cultural experience...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations to promote healthy and sustainable communities in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and operations the promot...

In-kind grants of yoga mats to USA certified yoga teachers and yoga therapists to increase access to yoga, particularly in underserved and vulnerable populations. Mats are provided and shipped free of charge to support startup or expanding projects focusing on equ...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs for programming to meet community needs. Eligible initiatives include community revitalization, youth needs, creative cultural programming, and development of the workforce. Organizations ar...

Grants of up to $15,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches for programs that address the needs of communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new or existing programs that focus on education, childre...

In-kind grants to USA municipalities, nonprofit organizations, and businesses in multiple states to support the development of new playgrounds. The purpose of this program is to serve low-income communities that do not have a playspace or need to replace an unsafe...

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and tribal law enforcement agencies for projects that strengthen the security of local communities. Applicants must complete the required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended to implement community polici...

Opportunity for Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia, and Illinois faculty at historically and predominantly black colleges to mentor undergraduate students. Through the program, faculty mentors will work with college students on research projects to...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations to promote healthcare outcomes and clinical effectiveness research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to su...

Grants to USA businesses and some nonprofit organizations for business development activities. Eligible uses of funds include facility improvements, equipment purchases, marketing initiatives, operating support, and infrastructure. Applicants from underserved comm...

Grants to USA, Canada, and UK nonprofit organizations for programs that help local communities. Funding is intended for a variety of activities that expand equitable access to STEM learning, enhance community green spaces and nature, and support efforts to reduce ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations partnering with hospitals in multiple states to assist with critical community health needs and strategies. Funding is intended for hospitals working in collaboration with nonprofit organizations to increase health equity and ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, community groups, individuals, and tribes for initiatives to benefit residents in eligible locations. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is inte...

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, emergency services, government agencies, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following foc...

Grants to USA pet support professionals, shelter workers, animal well-being leaders, executive directors, rescue organizations, volunteers, and others for activities to connect animal support professionals, foster animal well-being, and strengthen the human-animal...

Grants to Illinois nonprofits in eligible regions to build capacity of organizations working in education, community, and economic growth. Applicants must contact staff before applying. Funding is intended for hiring a grant writer or for relationship-building and...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and government and tribal entities in multiple states to benefit communities where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs and activities in the areas of education and safety. Pri...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, community groups, schools, and municipalities for projects to improve the quality of life in rural areas. Focus areas include health and well-being, education, workforce, business and economic development, and...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and tribal entities for projects to increase the involvement of individuals with disabilities in their communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to c...

Grants and in-kind support to Illinois qualifying communities to expand urban forests in local communities. In addition to funds to purchase trees, participating communities will receive support in planning, program implementation, and developing or updating manag...

Grants to USA, Canada, and international organizations for community-oriented projects and events. Funding is intended to encourage community members to engage in initiatives in the areas of the environment, health, education, and the arts. The funding source cont...

Grants and in-kind support to USA workshop facilitators to support land stewardship initiatives led by women. Funding is intended to support educational projects and workshops to promote leadership and enhance skills related to working with livestock and land. Gra...

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...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Iowa and Illinois nonprofit organizations, agencies, and schools for new and existing environmental projects that strengthen communities in eligible locations. Funding priority is given to underserved groups in the environmental sector, ...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, basic nee...

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico individuals, including healthcare professionals, physicians, medical students, researchers, and advocates, to recognize significant work to benefit people with vitiligo. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge individuals w...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations and first responder agencies for projects and programs that benefit local communities and families. Proposals may fall into one of the following categories: youth education activities and programs, first respon...

Grants to USA and territories grassroots organizations for social justice projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for general operations for organizations focused on civil rights, alternatives...

Grants to Illinois LEAs, community organizations, tribes, and other public and private entities for educational programs that improve student success. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Grants may be used to sup...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for exploratory research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for long-term research projects on children's language development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars, graduate students, and other individuals for projects to foster diversity in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for community scholarship projects and to cover expenses related to attending...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA tribes to improve library resources and provide professional development opportunities for library staff. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support federally...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, and agencies for biomedical technology research centers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support technology de...

Grants to USA and territories Native American and Pacific Islander nonprofit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for Native American language programs and schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The program pro...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and faith-based entities for programs that develop professional skills and expand career opportunities for residents in eligible regions. Grant funding may support new or existing programs t...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for activities that address the needs of the local community in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support programs and projects in the areas of education, arts and culture, community service...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations for photography programs. Funding is intended for professional development, organizing and cataloging photographs, exhibitions, artist residencies, and educational programs for K-12 students. T...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and programs in eligible states to support local communities. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of sustainability, workforce development, and thriving communities. Prefe...

Grants to USA women business owners to create or develop food and drink establishments that present women's sports events. The purpose of the grants is to establish venues that highlight women's sports and encourage viewership and camaraderie. Funds may be used fo...

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA, Canada, and International independent scholars, doctorates, and doctoral students for collaborative anthropological research projects. Funding is intended for research teams that include one partner from the community being studied....

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs to reduce firearm violence in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that include elements of street outreach, victim services, and case management for both victims and would-be offenders. All p...

Grants of $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the mental health of young people of color. The purpose of the program is to address inequities related to mental health and substance use disorder. Funding is intended to support innovative ...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities to benefit local community residents in eligible regions. This effort provides community members and supporters with a purposeful opportunity to unite a...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA community leaders, elected officials, and tribal leaders for capital projects to revitalize public community spaces in rural areas. The purpose of the program is to create and restore communal spaces that foster personal connections....

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for a wide range of community benefit activities in eligible locations. Activities eligible for funding include scientific research, education, youth activities, health and human services, and religious ac...

In-kind professional support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, government agencies, and community groups for recreation and conservation projects throughout the country. Applicants must contact the appropriate regional office before submittin...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for community-based initiatives and projects to integrate people with disabilities into all aspects of community life. Funding is intended for a wide variety of community services projects, including helping seniors age in pla...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that strengthen the Jewish community. Funding is intended for programs that welcome all Jews, with a specific emphasis on young adults up to age 40. Grants may be used to sustain important community i...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research to accelerate the implementation of health interventions. Applicants must submit an LOI and complete t...

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit and for-profit organizations and institutions of higher education for research related to Cyber Infrastructure. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to app...

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois local government agencies and transportation and park districts for the development of public recreational projects in eligible counties. Funding is intended for planning activities that will facilitate the enhancement of local ...

Grants to Alabama, Arkansas, Illinois, Kentucky, Louisiana, Mississippi, Missouri, and Tennessee government agencies, nonprofit and faith-based organizations, Tribes, IHE's, and public bodies for economic development activities in eligible regions. Funding is inte...

Grants to USA states, territories, and tribal governments to prepare for and minimize the negative impacts of flooding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support community hazard mitigatio...

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...

Grants of up to $5,000 to Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs to improve the quality of life in eligible locations. Funding is intended to address housing and food insecurity, as well as improving public space...

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 achie...