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Grants to USA and Canada entertainment-sector workers for financial assistance during times of crisis. Funding is intended to address the financial needs of individuals and their families whose major source of income is from a craft related to production. Eligible...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, and government and tribal agencies to provide community-based counseling and short-term shelter services for homeless and runaway youth (under 18 years). Applicants are advised that required registration...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA early career professionals and doctoral students to pursue clinical or research projects in the focus area of social justice. Successful applicants will have access to a mentor who will offer support, feedback, and guidance. Eligible ...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, IHE, or agency to provide training and technical assistance to family planning services grantees. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding i...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA young adults who are cancer survivors for assistance with fertility and other family expenses. Funding is intended to assist cancer survivors in building their families through adoption, fertility treatments, or surrogacy. Applicants ...

Grants to Illinois homeowners, commercial property owners, and individuals in the process of purchasing a home in eligible locations for housing assistance. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities that promote housing and homeownership. Eligible propert...

Grants and in-kind support to USA and Canada musicians to assist with emergency expenses. In addition to financial assistance, individuals are also eligible for crisis counseling, resources for elder care, access to health insurance, and support for substance abus...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories state agencies, child welfare agencies, and administrative offices of relevant courts, in partnership with tribes and other agencies, to benefit children affected by substance abuse. Applicants are advised that require...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, state and local agencies, and tribes to increase the capacity of mental health organizations run by families raising children with mental health disorders. Applicants are advised that required registrations ma...

Opportunity for USA nonprofits, government agencies, for-profits, teams, and individuals to compete for prizes related to the use of artificial intelligence to improve caregiving for older adults and people with disabilities. Successful applicants will devise AI t...

Grants and loans to USA military members, veterans, and family members for financial assistance. Funding may be used for unexpected emergency financial needs and to improve the individual's financial situation. The purpose of the program is to assist members of th...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral and Master's candidates to pursue research related to American themes. The purpose of the fellowships is to afford students the opportunity to avail themselves of the funding source's resources. Eligible resea...

Opportunity for USA family members of eligible military veterans to participate in an intensive entrepreneurship education and training program. The program provides self-employment training and mentoring for individuals seeking to start a business. The program, i...

Contract to a USA IHE, corporation, research institute, or consultant to research transit costs for families. Research should develop guidance and means for transit agencies throughout the country to promote, plan, administer, implement, evaluate, and sustain fami...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA children and youth to offset the cost of medical treatments. Funding is intended to address the medical needs of children in low-income families. Eligible medical services, therapies, and treatments must be administered by a licensed ...

Grants to Illinois Jewish women in eligible regions who do not receive paid maternity leave. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to provide women with temporary monthly income following the birth o...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for families, individuals, and local communities. Funding is intended to support nonprofits working to uphold family values, advance healthcare, and assist the disadvantaged. The Foundation takes...

Loans of up to $2,000 to USA federal employees to assist with unexpected expenses arising from illness, injury, natural disaster, or a death in the family. Funding is intended to assist with medical and dental expenses, funeral costs, costs related to a natural di...

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 ...

Scholarships to USA and Canada unpaid caregivers of family members to attend a retreat. The purpose of the grant is to provide caregivers of ill or disabled family members with a much-needed break from their duties. Eligible applicants are the primary caregivers o...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to benefit children and families. Funding is intended for activities that address domestic violence, including assault and human trafficking, and organizations that benefit children, especially in the...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and faith-based organizations for activities that benefit communities across a broad range of focus areas, with an emphasis on geographic locations where family members of the funding source reside. Appli...

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...

In-kind donations of housing assistance to USA families of fallen military service members. Applicants must have demonstrated financial need. Families must have at least one child aged 16 or younger. The goal of the program is to offer support to families of servi...

Grants and scholarships to USA Coast Guard members and their families for assistance following a catastrophe within the family. Funding is intended to assist with family expenses if a Coast Guard member passes away, is injured, or is critically ill, or if a member...

Grants to USA qualifying service members, veterans, and first responders for financial support to offset personal and family monetary difficulties. Funding is intended to support injured, wounded, critically ill, and disabled active duty service members, veterans...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to enhance the lives of community residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended for Initiatives and programs designed to support a wide variety of community projects that improve or preserve the quality ...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International nonprofit charitable organizations to compete for prizes for outstanding efforts to address global social challenges. The purpose of the prize is to celebrate innovation and leadership in the social sector. In additio...

Awards to USA health systems and hospitals to recognize their leadership and commitment to innovation in advancing health. The purpose of the awards program is to acknowledge efforts to enhance the quality, accessibility, and affordability of healthcare for commun...

Grants to USA nonprofit education providers, including public schools, IHEs, hospitals, and tribes, for educational programs related to lung cancer. Funding is intended to support activities that enhance the knowledge of community oncologists and cancer multidisci...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for financial assistance related to violent crimes. Applicants must be the victim of a violent crime, a family member, or a designated advocate. Eligible applicants must be able to prove their re...

Grants to USA military service members and veterans with disabilities who require special housing adaptations. Individuals may be entitled to a grant for the construction or purchase of an adapted home, or for the modification of an existing home to accommodate a ...

Grants to USA families of children with cancer for financial support. Funding is intended to offset financial challenges that face families as a direct result of a child's illness and treatment. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, travel costs for t...

Grants to USA bomb disposal experts and their family members for financial assistance. Funding is intended to provide assistance in paying for current needs such as travel expenses, childcare, debt relief, special equipment necessary due to job-related injuries, a...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to conservation, education, and health. Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong leadership and sufficient organizational capacity. The goal of the funding program is to assist organizations that...

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...

In-kind support and grants to USA and Canada primary caregivers of family members with Alzheimer's or other dementias for relief and to address emergency situations. The purpose of the program is to provide caregivers with alternate supervision opportunities for t...

Grants to Illinois low-income households in eligible regions for home rehabilitation and improvement projects. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects, including emergency repairs, roof repairs, sewer repairs, and improvements to accessibility for occupan...

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 of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for social services programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs that improve the quality of life, promote social welfare, support families, and foster resilience. All programs must tak...

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, for-profits, Tribes, and government agencies to upgrade adoption practices. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The program will fu...

Grants to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations for activities to improve the lives of local residents. Successful proposals are for initiatives related to the focus areas of education, family values, and medical research. The purpose of funding is to enhanc...

Grants to USA government agencies to improve the security of databases that contain covered information. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for programs that will take steps to protect federal...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for community benefit initiatives. Funding is intended for proposals in the areas of education, humanitarian support, disadvantaged children, environment, arts and culture, and animal welfare. ...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA florists to attend professional development conferences. Funding is intended to defray the costs of attending industry conferences and events that act as business development opportunities. Eligible applicants must be attending the co...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools for programs to benefit residents in eligible counties. Applicants must submit an interest form, and first-time applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Funding is in...

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

Grant of $1,000 to a USA individual or family to defray costs involved in adopting a child. Funding is intended to help offset the expenses of adoption for those opening their homes to provide a child with a loving family. Applicants of all ages and from all backg...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, hospitals, families, and individuals for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of recreation, education, medical research, and medical needs. Funds may be used f...

Grants to USA, India, and South Africa nonprofit and for-profit social enterprises for initiatives to benefit children and families living in urban poverty. Areas of focus include education, health, and family economic stability. Funding is intended for proposals ...

Grants to USA private sector lenders to increase affordable housing in rural locations. Funding is intended to be used by borrowers for the purchase, construction, and improvement of multi-family rental housing units for moderate- and low-income residents. Eligibl...

Loans to USA and territories residents in eligible areas to reduce mortgage costs. The program is intended to support low- and very-low income residents. Loans may be used to purchase homes, repair, build, relocate, or renovate homes, or purchase and prepare site....

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to host events and activities that support the chronic bleeding disorder community. Funding is intended for community or family day events, such as parties, luncheons, dances, trips, and recreational activities...

In-kind home repair services to Illinois low-income individuals. The purpose of the program is to improve housing conditions for individuals who are unable to make the repairs themselves due to physical or economic constraints, such as veterans, elderly people, in...

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois individuals for assistive technology. Eligible applicants are individuals or family members of individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities. The goal of this grant program is to provide those with disabilities with t...

Financial assistance to USA and Canada families of children with pediatric cancer to offset the cost of living expenses. Funding is intended to be used towards bills, including utility, rent and mortgage payments, car payments, and lodging during treatment. Paymen...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for initiatives that benefit disadvantaged individuals and that provide emergency disaster relief. Funding is intended for a broad range of activities that help individuals become self-suf...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects supporting women and improving the environment. Funding is intended for programs supporting women's health and safety, as well as ecological concerns such as food waste reduction, species preservation, and conserv...

Grants of up to $13,000 to USA individuals with muscular dystrophy and their families for medical and adaptive equipment purchases. Funding is intended for a wide range of eligible items, including communication devices, technology, and wheelchair modifications. A...

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...

Scholarships of $5,000 to USA medical students to support a career in primary care medicine. Applicants must have been accepted into a COCA or LCME-accredited medical school. Applicants must be first-generation college graduates. Preference will be given to those ...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories nonprofit organization, for-profit organization, government agency, tribe, IHE, or school district to operate a national program to assist vulnerable youth. Applicants are advised that required registration may take up...

Grants to USA tribal governments and organizations for crime prevention programs and assistance for people who were victims of crime. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support the establis...

Grants of up to $750 to USA students and family members in eligible branches of the military for expenses related to acquiring a GED, higher education, or vocational training. Funding is intended to reimburse service members and relatives for education-related cos...

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...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that promote peace and foster human rights and racial harmony. Requests that foster interfaith and ecumenical cooperation are prioritized. Preference is also given to one-time projects...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the areas of disease research, wounded veterans, disaster relief, and support for the public broadcasting system. In the focus area of disease research, funding is intended to support activities to...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA families and individuals to improve the quality of life of people with a disorder of the corpus callosum. Funding is intended to provide assistive technologies and devices. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, feeding ai...

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations for programs that increase access to clean syringes. Funding is intended to enhance the health of individuals affected by drug use. These programs will offer education, free-of-cost safer use s...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for nutrition and food-related programs. Funding is intended for the advancement of the culinary arts, furthering nutrition education, and increasing access to healthy food. The goal of this program is to educate communities o...

Awards to USA and Canada authors and illustrators to encourage and recognize emerging talent in children’s literature. Nominations are accepted on behalf of outstanding new illustrators and writers whose books portray the universal qualities of childhood, a stro...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen the relationship between the USA and Israel, to instill pride in the Jewish people, and to combat discrimination, hatred, and bigotry. Interested applicants must contact program staff before submitting a full pro...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois nonprofit and charitable organizations for programs that benefit underserved populations. Funding is intended for activities within the focus areas of education, health, and human services. Grants support programming and operati...

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations, for-profit entities, and agencies for initiatives to benefit families, children, and communities. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Focus areas include early care ...

Grants of up to $10,000 and low-interest loans of up to $40,000 to USA low-income homeowners in rural areas to improve their homes and address health hazards. The purpose of this program is to help people stay in their home and keep houses in good repair. Low-inte...

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit and public organizations for events and programs to benefit local residents in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support virtual and in-person events involving physical activity, such as biking, walking, hiking, ...

Grants to USA professional musicians requiring emergency financial assistance. Applications may be submitted by established musicians representing any instrument or genre. The purpose of this program is to support American musicians by covering emergency medical a...

Grants to USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands booksellers, bookstore owners, and comic store employees and owners for financial assistance during unforeseen events and circumstances. Eligible stores must have a physical location. The purpose of funding i...

Grants of $10,000 and in-kind support to USA individuals to relocate to and work remotely in Oklahoma. Grantees will receive office space, support in finding housing, and community development opportunities. The goal of the program is to bring professionals from v...

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 injured, ill, or wounded service members and veterans and their loved ones to cover airfare expenses. The purpose of this program is to provide service members with the unique and critical support of being together with their loved ones. Grants may a...

Grants of up to $3,000 to Illinois food service employees for urgent financial assistance. Funding is intended to assist individuals facing financial hardships in the wake of unanticipated events such as injury, illness, accident, natural disaster, or the death of...

Cooperative agreements to USA agencies, IHEs, tribal entities, and philanthropic entities for research addressing strategic policy and program effectiveness. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies in multiple states for programs and projects to preserve and develop historically significant sites. Eligible projects are those that take place in Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Mi...

Grants of up to $3,500 to Individuals for emergency financial assistance. Applicants must contact program staff prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to assist individuals experiencing urgent unexpected situations including, but not limited to na...

Grants to USA individuals battling breast cancer to assist with expenses. Applicants must be part of the design and furnishings industry. Funding may be used for medical bills, household expenses, transportation costs, and more. The purpose of these grants is to r...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for research projects related to neurological disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to support research that addresses gaps in the science of SCN2A-relat...

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 $2,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois qualifying businesses in eligible locations to support the design and installation of exterior building signs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Priority will be given to food and...

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA individuals with bleeding disorders for financial assistance. Funding is intended to assist individuals and families in meeting their basic and urgent needs and improving their quality of life. Eligible expenses include utilities, med...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to build critical thinking schools in youth and young adults. Funding is intended for projects that will facilitate people taking a more active role in civic engagement, while also teaching digita...

Grants to USA veterans and military service members with physical disabilities for adaptive sports programming. Funding is intended to support veterans with disabilities, both combat and non-combat acquired, to fully participate in sports. This program focuses on ...

In-kind donations of vehicles to USA families who need adapted vehicles for a family member with a disability. This program is intended to provide an adapted vehicle to families who otherwise would not be able to afford it on their own. Eligible applicants are the...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, and churches in eligible counties for trips that benefit youth. Funding is intended to help youth and their adult chaperones participate in a spiritual, service, or learning trip. The goal of th...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to improve the quality of life for communities. Eligible organizations align themselves with one of the following areas of interest: education, the environment, an...

Grant to a USA or territories state, government agency, Tribe, health facility, or nonprofit entity to provide trainings and education regarding health privacy. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is inten...

Cooperative agreement to a USA or territories IHE, agency, or nonprofit or for-profit organization to provide technical assistance to grantees addressing the opioid epidemic in rural areas. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks ...

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 nonprofit organizations to improve the lives of injured military veterans and their families. Funding is intended to support a range of services and programs including, but not limited to, therapeutic and recreational activities, career training and ...

Grant of up to $40,000 to a USA early-career investigator affiliated with an organization or institution for an innovative project related to physical therapy treatments. Funding is intended to support high-risk research that has the potential for high impact and ...