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Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and territories nonprofits, victim service organizations, public agencies, and community coalitions for short-term community events that educate the public about crime victim rights and services. Eligible categories include public eve...

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 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 to USA organizations and fire departments to respond to fires and disasters and offer assistance to victims. Individuals impacted by a fire or disaster may also apply for financial assistance. Organizations may request funding for services to victims, as we...

In-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to repurpose brownfield properties. Participating organizations will receive guidance, tools, individualized plans, and peer support in their efforts to convert brownfields into urban farms, trails, pa...

Cooperative agreement to a USA nonprofit, local, state, or tribal government, organization, institution of higher education, or hospital for support services for programs that assist family caregivers of children and adults with special needs. Required registratio...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for programs that promote system reform and equity. Funding is intended for programming that addresses narrative change, policy analysis, advocacy, and community organizing. The goal of the program is to address needs whe...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to increase public participation in democracy. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives addressing ballot measures, election access, voter education, and advocacy activities. General operating support...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and academic institutions for environmental projects that improve health outcomes. Funding is intended for outreach activities and community education programs related to mitigating ...

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 5-2...

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 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...

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 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...

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 ...

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 ...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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 $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...

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...

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 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 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 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...

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 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...

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 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 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 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 $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 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 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...

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...

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 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 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 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, 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 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 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 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 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 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 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 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...

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 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 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...

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 of up to $60,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for evidence-based initiatives to meet urgent community needs. Funding is intended to support innovative projects and interventions to address intolerance, bias, prejudice, and...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit the community in eligible locations. The purpose of the program is to benefit the economic, educational, and cultural interests of the community. Priority is given to organizations ...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, agencies, and tribal entities for a research project to benefit individuals with disabilities. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Eligible projects are ...

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 to USA and territories IHEs, tribal and Native agencies, and nonprofit organizations to preserve Native American languages. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects to establish ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations operating certified mental health clinics to improve community access to mental health services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to expand existing pro...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, public IHEs, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible counties. Requests may be made to support projects, programs, events, and capital improvements. Focus area...

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 associations and consortia of independent colleges and community colleges to simplify student transition to private colleges. Applicants are required to submit a concept paper prior to submitting a full proposal. This grant program is focused on addr...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for community and agency support. Funding is intended to strengthen the organization's stability and/or effectiveness, and to address community problems. The funder's mission is to bring together peopl...

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 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups for arts activities in eligible counties. Funding is intended to support impactful arts projects, programs, and initiatives that benefit local residents, students, or the communit...

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 of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and high school and youth football organizations to promote the sport of football among young people across the country. Former professional athletes may apply for funding for football programs that they coach....

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, 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 to Illinois organizations and nonprofit social service agencies to provide social services and substance abuse remediation programs in eligible regions. Social services include programs for youth, seniors, and other special populations, as well as emergency...

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 of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico tribes, tribal, Indigenous, and First Nations organizations, and Indigenous-led nonprofit organizations for social action initiatives. Applicants are required to register in the grant portal prior to submitting a ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas including but not limited to children, poverty, environment, education, disabilities, and community safety...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and groups for a wide variety of public garden projects. Funding is intended for food garden projects that serve community members in need. Eligible projects include, but are not limited to, youth gardens, community ...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for direct health care services, research, and medical and nursing education in eligible locations. Funding is intended for program support, research support, or equipment. Priority will be given to projects that benefit ...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations for conferences and meetings related to improving health outcomes through patient-centered care. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The program encourages, but does...

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...

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 $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 Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies for projects and activities that benefit the residents of eligible communities. Funding is intended to support charitable causes that contribute to community vitality. Grants will be made to suppor...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International registered charities, healthcare providers, IHEs, medical associations, and community groups for innovative activities related to rare diseases. Funding is intended to support projects and events that further healthcare, ed...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit residents of eligible communities. Certain applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended for activities that fall into the focus areas of commu...

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 and charitable organizations in multiple states and provinces for programs that benefit local communities served by the funding source. The grant is intended to support impactful projects, events, and initiatives in the areas of ...