Illinois Grants for Individuals

Awards to USA current or former elected officials at any level of government to recognize courageous acts during their tenure. The award is intended to recognize politicians who worked for the greater good, even in the face of great opposition and when their actions we...

In-kind grants of learning resources to USA unemployed individuals for workforce training. The purpose of this program is to enhance work-related skills and help people pursue careers in technical fields. The program is aimed at individuals who have lost their jobs due...

Grants to USA hospitality workers for disaster relief efforts and emergency assistance. Funding is intended to assist employees in the hospitality sector who are impacted by a natural disaster and facing financial challenges. Assistance may include direct financial aid...

Grants of up to $500 to USA K-12 teachers, principals, and other staff members for assistance with supplies and resources that enrich classroom learning. Funding is intended to split the cost of essential school supplies and to help cover expenses that educators are li...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsroom staff for investigative reporting related to scientific misinformation and disinformation. Funding is intended to support initiatives that expose news outlets that spread disinformation and for the devel...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists and newsroom staff for investigative stories that address topics and issues that threaten democracy in the United States and worldwide. Funding is intended to support stories that are underrepresented and that tackle...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International journalists for investigative reporting on issues related to fisheries and oceans around the world. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with in-depth and high-quality projects that address underreported topics. Applica...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International freelance and staff journalists for investigative reporting on issues realted to Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to cover expenses for to in-depth reporting related to the impact of surveillance technologies and AI ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals to address urgent threats to amphibians. Funding is intended for crucial projects that take swift action to resolve impending threats to amphibian species or populations. Priority is...

Grants to USA mental health professionals, nonprofits, educators, and individuals to promote the mental wellbeing of youth. Funding is intended to help families pay for mental-health care for a family member who is under the age of 21. Grants are also available for inn...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, for-profit, and academic organizations, early-career and established researchers, and startups for studies related to colorectal cancer. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant appli...

Grants of up to $2000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to pursue a dream opportunity. Funding is intended to give individuals the little extra push needed to begin a project, take a trip, acquire a new skill, or give back to their community. The purpose of...

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, grants of up to $50,000, and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, developers, and researchers for projects in Artificial Intelligence. Funding is intended to support innovative appr...

Grants to USA faculty members at accredited IHEs to give them time to work on research projects by reducing their teaching workload. Funding is intended to give researchers from a variety of disciplines the opportunity to prepare their research projects for publication.

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants and students to promote equitable health care. Funding is intended for initiatives that will prioritize addressing inequalities in local communities. Priority will be given to projects that reduce disparities, promote...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, organizations, and students for initiatives to support inclusion, equity, and diversity within the profession. Funding is intended to reduce health disparities and increase health equity in underserved communities. Pr...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to address mental health. Funding is intended to support initiatives within communities. Priority will be given to projects that reach underserved communities. Eligible activities include ...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA physician assistants, students, and organizations to create and implement a project to advance the oral health of patients. Special consideration will be given to projects benefiting vulnerable populations, including but not limited to hom...

Grants to USA qualifying individual athletes to encourage exceptional performance in the sport of rowing. Funding is intended for athlete training- and competition-related expenses. Eligible applicants are future rowers from groups that are historically underrepresente...

Grants to USA qualified women undergraduate students with financial needs to promote the completion of computing degrees. Funding is available for tuition and degree-related expenses, or to help students meet urgent or extreme needs. Eligible applicants must be pursuin...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International journalists to report on rainforest abuses. Reporting should focus on systemic issues plaguing the rainforests of Southeast Asia, Central Africa, and the Amazon. Priority will be given to reports that address...

Grants to USA individuals to send children to a Jewish summer camp. Applicants must register with the camp before applying. Funding is intended as an outreach opportunity for children who are not receiving a daily Jewish experience. Eligible children reside within the ...

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA qualifying medical providers to help with expenses associated with medical mission trips. Grant funds will be paid directly to a charitable nonprofit organization to assist with some program costs related to the trip. Grants will only be a...

Grants of $500 to USA doctors, nurses, and other medical practitioners to support participation in a medical mission trip. Funding is intended for those who have insufficient funds to cover program costs related to such a trip. Applicants must have applied and have bee...

Grants and in-kind support to USA female entrepreneurs for business growth and development. The purpose of the program is to support women-owned businesses that focus on social impact and societal benefit. Participants will receive up to $25,000 in business support as ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International MD and PhD early-career researchers for studies related to pediatric cancers. Applicants are required to submit a letter of intent prior to a full grant application. Funds may be used for investigators' salaries, technical help,...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, individuals, advocacy groups, medical associations, continuing medical education providers, and other organizations for research on rare genetic-based diseases. Funding is intended for individuals or or...

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. Appl...

Loans to USA and territories residents in eligible areas to purchase or build a home. The program is intended to ensure that low- and moderate-income residents can build, purchase, renovate, or relocate homes in eligible areas of the country. Applicants will apply thro...

Grants to USA and territories individuals with kidney disease to defray health insurance costs. Funding is intended to save and improve lives by allowing individuals to maintain their insurance coverage, thereby continuing with all necessary treatments for their illnes...

Grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, farmers, producers, and food entrepreneurs for projects and activities that advance urban agriculture in eligible locations. The grants are small, one-time allocations awarded for short-term projects. Fundi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International blockchain developers for creative projects that are environmentally-friendly. The purpose of the program is to decrease the environmental impact of digital currencies while making these currencies more accessible, transparent, ...

Awards to USA individuals to recognize exceptional contributions to the equestrian sport of eventing. In addition to a $5,000 monetary award, recipients will be honored at an annual convention. The award money is intended to assist recipients in furthering their work i...

Grants to USA food and beverage workers and business owners in multiple states for mental health counseling services. Services are provided free of charge by clinical teams at affiliated universities. Eligible establishments include but are not limited to bars, restaur...

Grants to USA individuals working in the food and beverage industry for emergency financial assistance. The goal of the program is to provide relief in the event of unforeseen circumstances, such as natural disasters, medical crises, and housing issues. Eligible uses o...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International developers to expand their businesses. In addition to funding, grantees will have access to professionals in their field, be provided with networking opportunities, and receive support in strengthening their ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA physicians for financial assistance to patients seeking breast reconstruction surgery. Funding is intended to help patients who do not have adequate insurance coverage to afford the surgery. The grant focuses on women needing a revisional ...

Grants to USA and territories patients, caregivers, healthcare providers and professionals, and pharmacies to provide financial assistance for prescription medications on behalf of low-income patients. Applicants must confirm eligibility prior to applying. Funding is i...

Grants to USA and territories patients, caregivers, healthcare providers, and pharmacies to provide financial support for health coverage payments on behalf of low-income patients. Applicants are required to confirm eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended to...

Grants to USA and territories qualifying patients and caregivers to support expenses for travel to activities that impact patient health. Applicants must take a preliminary quiz to confirm eligibility prior to applying. Funding is intended for taxis, public transportat...

Grants to USA K-12 classroom teachers in private and public schools to enhance student learning. Successful applicants will receive a 12-month subscription to classroom assessment software and access to a professional development webinar. The goal of the program is to ...

Grants to Illinois artists, nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, IHEs, churches, and PTAs for arts projects and professional development. Funding is intended for a range of activities including workshops, performances, conferences, and music recording...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International PhD candidates (ABD) and postdoctoral fellows to cover the cost of taking a semester sabbatical. Funding is intended to allow the grantees to focus on completing their degrees or reaching other milestones withou...

Grants of up to $500 and grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for activities to promote a plant-based diet. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: event advocacy, online and print advo...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA Native cultural bearers and artists for financial assistance. Funding is intended to aid Native artists with emergency situations, artistic opportunities, disaster relief, and unanticipated business expenses or personal expenses, such as m...

Donations of safety items to USA individuals, first responders, police departments, and resource centers to increase the personal safety of individuals with autism. Caregivers of people with autism may request a tracking bracelet or a seat belt cover, and first respond...

Financial assistance to USA families in need following a disaster. Funding is intended to quickly provide supplemental nutritional assistance to eligible families who normally receive food benefits. Families who do not regularly receive food assistance may qualify for ...

Financial assistance to USA and territories farmers and ranchers to recover from recent natural disasters and prepare for future risks. The purpose of the program is to respond to storms and prevent damage caused by droughts. Eligible activities include debris cleanup;...

Financial assistance to USA and territories private land owners for emergency relief efforts following natural disasters. Funding is intended for owners of non-industrial private forests to undertake measures to preserve natural resources and address damage that could ...

Grants of up to $600 to USA and Canada individuals for therapy associated with grief and trauma. Applicants must have been impacted by loss, trauma, or grief associated with the following recreational activities: climbing, alpinism, or ski mountaineering. Funding is in...