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Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to expand organizational capacity. Applicants must submit a pre-application prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to help local organizations carry out the...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois commercial building and business owners for code-compliant safety and accessibility upgrades in eligible locations. Funding is intended for improvements that bring existing commercial structures into compliance with current buil...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois businesses and property owners for capital improvement projects for commercial buildings in eligible regions. Eligible project types include interior and exterior ADA compliance, fire safety, electric work, parking lot improveme...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois business property owners and tenants for capital improvement projects in eligible regions. Funding may be used for a variety of exterior building rehabilitations, including painting, window or door repairs or replacements, or ot...

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations, such as museums and laboratories, for projects to implement improvements to research tools for various biological topics. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations prior to submitting a proposal. Fund...

Grants to Illinois businesses and property owners in eligible regions for large-scale construction, renovations, and equipment purchases. Funding is intended for projects to improve properties, encourage new downtown businesses, and enhance existing businesses. El...

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...

Fellowships to USA and territories researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for collaborative scientific research activities. The purpose of the program is to provide career development opportunities for fellows and ...

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 $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit arts organizations in eligible locations for capacity-building and organizational development projects. Priority is given to organizations that serve historically underfunded populations. Funding is intended for small ...

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 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 USA researchers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofit organizations, and government agencies for studies related to science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) subjects. Funding is intended for programs and conferences designed to promote STEM education ...

Grants to Illinois schools, government agencies, and nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for capacity building initiatives. Some applicants must complete an assessment prior to applying. Successful applicants can design their own projects or participate in...

Grants to USA states, territories, Tribes, health facilities, and nonprofit entities to increase the capacity of substance use recovery organizations. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to inc...

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 of up to $20,000 to Illinois businesses and property owners for exterior improvements to commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for facade enhancements, signage, accessibility improvements, and fire suppression system upgrades. Elig...

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 and territories state agencies to create integrated health care systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to promote integrated primary and mental health care services for peop...

Grants to nonprofit national park organizations for innovative park improvement projects. Funding is intended for a wide variety of projects spanning early-stage concepts through fully developed projects ready for implementation. The purpose of funding is to impro...

Grants to USA and Armenia nonprofit organizations, foundations, government agencies, and charities for projects to benefit Armenian communities. Applicants must complete an eligibility quiz prior to submitting an application. Funding for this round is for parks an...

Loans of up to $25,000 to Illinois single-family homeowners in eligible locations for home improvement projects. Funding is intended for permitted renovations to older, owner-occupied homes. The purpose of the program is to improve housing conditions and preserve ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal governments for collaborative STEM research projects. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Funding is intended to contribute to the advancement of research ...

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 nonprofit and faith-based organizations and government agencies for projects in eligible counties that focus on the environment or nature. Funding is intended for projects in a wide range of focus areas, including clean energy, habitat improveme...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that address poverty in young people and families. The funding source supports organizations with compelling solutions to address social issues that inhibit social and economic mobility among target populations and the communi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, IHE hospitals, and government agencies for programs to develop organizational capacity to conduct research. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to submitting a full application. The purpo...

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 ...

Grants to USA housing authorities and government and tribal agencies to create or improve systems to address youth homelessness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for data collection, the est...

Grants to USA and territories tribes and microenterprise development organizations to provide training and technical assistance to disadvantaged entrepreneurs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intend...

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 $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government organizations, and charitable entities for character development programs in summer camps. Eligible uses of funds include planning for personnel and activities to develop or start a character-focus...

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 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 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 USA and territories government agencies, tribes, organizations, and individuals to promote the adoption and development of innovative approaches to conservation in agriculture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to ...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois small businesses and property owners to upgrade and renovate commercial buildings in eligible locations. Funding is intended for projects that help to improve the exterior appearance and functionality of properties and places of...

Grants to USA academic, industry, and research entities for a wide range of science and engineering research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that offer advance...

Grants to Illinois businesses in eligible locations for capital projects and impactful programs. Funding may be used to support capital improvements that will give business properties lasting benefits, and for projects offering valuable impact in the community. Th...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, charitable organizations, and government entities to implement character development programs in overnight and day camps. Funding is intended for applicants who are ready to implement a specific character project or program. ...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the capacity of newsrooms to provide news sources for local audiences. In addition to funding, grantees will receive coaching, capacity-building resources, peer learning opportunities, and other...

Grants to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to enhance the capacity of nonprofits conducting programs that benefit area youth. The purpose of the program is to develop programming for youth entrepreneurship within the local commun...

Grants to USA tribes and nonprofit organizations representing and serving Native Hawaiians to present and preserve knowledge, heritage, and culture. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to suppo...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations that work in the fields of environmental justice, sustainability, and climate solutions for capacity-building support. Applicants must submit a preliminary application prior to submitting a ...

Grant to a USA nonprofit organization, tribal entity, or IHE to address youth homelessness. Applicants must complete the required registrations before applying. Funding is intended to strengthen and build the capacity of runaway and homeless youth and other youth...

Grants to USA organizations, government agencies, land trusts, and individuals for projects that promote rock climbing. Applicants requesting large amounts or land acquisition support must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to support projects to...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for early-stage projects to empower Jews of color to be full participants and leaders in Jewish life. Applicants must contact the grants team to set up a meeting before submitting an application. Projects that ...

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, agencies, and institutions of higher education to expand the capacity of cultural institutions with a focus on the American Latino community. Applicants are advised that required registrations may tak...

Grants to USA and territories museums and government agencies, nonprofit organizations, and Tribal organizations applying on behalf of museums to increase their capacity to serve the public. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit entrepreneurial enterprises for initiatives that address important social issues at the national or global level. Funding is intended to support efforts that aim to improve the lives of individuals ...

Grants to Illinois local governments for initiatives to improve energy efficiency in new builds and building retrofits. Applicants are required to prequalify and complete required registrations prior to applying. The purpose of funding is to reduce energy consumpt...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government entities to improve the accessibility and quality of mental health services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs that focus on ...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for online capacity-building services. Funding is intended to help organizations update their capabilities, improve operations and adopt cloud storage, assess their impact, and enhance daily...

Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit organizations, and groups to promote alternatives to meat consumption. Eligible types of projects include the introduction of plant-based menus in institutions, p...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, for-profits, and institutions of higher education to develop resources that advance biomedical research. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to a...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, IHEs, and economic development institutions for programs to develop small businesses. Applicants must complete an online registration process prior to submitting a full application. The purpose of th...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for public interest cybersecurity improvements. Funding is intended for maintaining critical cybersecurity infrastructure, increasing Internet safety for high-risk communities, and delivering measura...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Indigenous teams to join a data commons incubator. The program will be 6 months long and address capacity building. The goal of the program is to support teams that will create data commons in the age of artificial in...

Grants of $15,000 to USA nonprofit Christian organizations serving under-resourced communities for programs to develop new organizational leadership. Funding is intended for expenses in the areas of capacity building, programmatic costs, and overhead. The key elig...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, cities, faith-based groups, unions, CBOs, IHEs, trade schools, and Tribes in multiple states for local infrastructure development in eligible regions. Funding is intended to focus on transportation, flood control, and basic i...

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 IHEs and nonprofit, non-academic organizations for plant genome research. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Eligible projects include studying the genetic traits of plants to advance biotechnology...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit leaders to participate in a leadership mentoring program. This program is available to leaders who are working to improve their organization's effectiveness. Participants will benefit from courses on topics ...

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 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...

Awards of $1,000 to USA women to acknowledge outstanding leadership in the field of education. The purpose of this program is to recognize exceptional female educators in administrative roles. Nominations and applications are accepted for the following two award c...

Grants of up to $7,500 to Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin nonprofit and for-profit organizations for community improvements in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support renovations, updates, and improvements to agricultural buildings and facilities on c...

Grants to Illinois local governments for projects to improve local communities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to address one of the focus areas: sidewalk improvement, demolition acti...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada pet adoption agencies to help pets find homes. Funding is intended to support initiatives and services that promote animal welfare by helping abandoned, rescued, and vulnerable animals secure safe, permanent, and caring ad...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois property owners and businesses in eligible locations for commercial property improvements. Funding is intended to enhance the appearance, functionality, and economic vitality of downtown commercial, office, and mixed-use propert...

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...

Grants to USA and territories Tribal governments, organizations, and consortia for programs to address violent crimes against Native women in local communities. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is inte...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and United Kingdom engineers, researchers, and other individuals with a strong technical background for research involving machine learning systems. This 4-month fellowship offers a stipend, research funding, mentoring, a workspace, and...

Grants to USA private and public IHEs for campus-based mental health programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to provide access to mental health services for all students, prevent substanc...

Grants to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations, public agencies, and historically Black churches for historic preservation projects. The purpose of the program is to preserve historically Black houses of worship and to promote continued preservation activities. ...

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 to USA and territories law enforcement agencies for mental health programs that benefit police officers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support training, services, and programmi...

Grants to USA qualifying IHEs to increase the number of people from minority backgrounds who work in STEM fields. Applicants must submit a white paper and complete required registrations prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to enhance the ca...

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 ...

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 USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribes, IHEs, and agencies to benefit those who were affected by tornadoes, floods, and other natural disasters. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take up to several weeks to complete. Fun...

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 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 USA institutions of higher education to provide support to low-income students in STEM fields. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for scholarship programs, curriculum development, st...

Grants to Illinois qualifying local governments for professional tree inventories and urban forest management plans. Funding is intended to prioritize canopy improvement and enhance long-term forest health through strategic planning and maintenance. Grant recipien...

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 nonprofit organizations, schools, churches, and government agencies for activities that benefit residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support new and currently existing programs when an unanticipated event causes a disruption of ...

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 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 USA IHEs, medical education companies, and healthcare institutions for educational projects addressing cervical cancer. Initiatives are expected to target community pharmacists, gynecologic oncologists, nurses, medical oncologists, nurse practitioners, a...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to benefit residents in eligible international communities. New applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support activities that improve standards of living, address pover...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, and Tribal Nations for technical education programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of the program is to produce mo...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for a wide variety of innovative programs and projects that enhance lives and promote peace. Funding is intended to support a range of humanitarian projects. Projects may take place anywhere in the world, but the applicant org...

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 Illinois eligible local governments and nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to a range of transportation projects and programs. Funding is intended to support smaller-scale projects such as bicycle and pedestrian facilities, community improve...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, businesses, and researchers for long-range science and technology projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects that will bene...

Grants to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research on interventions addressing healthcare disparities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed pri...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that benefit local communities. Funding is intended to help charities support underserved communities by furthering their goals and objectives. The primary focus of the Foundation’s grant awards...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and institutions of higher education to enhance the quality of data collection related to science and technology. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks t...

Grants of up to $20,000 to Illinois retail and service businesses for business expansion and startup costs. Funding is intended to attract targeted retail businesses and support the expansion of existing businesses through retail space build-outs, life safety impr...