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Illinois Grants for Nonprofits

Grants for nonprofit organizations, 501(c)3, NGOs, registered charities, faith based organizations, social justice organizations, religious organizations, tribes and tribal governments, political subdivisions, school districts, and foundation funding sources.

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1,579 grants found

Grants to USA IHEs for Research Opportunities for Undergraduate Students

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA IHEs for research opportunities for undergraduate students in eligible areas of study. Funding is intended to provide students studying chemistry, biology, and medical sciences with mentorship and intensive research experiences over a period of more ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219931
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Educational Institutions to Preserve and Protect Natur...

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, tribal entities, and educational institutions in multiple states for projects to restore and protect natural resources. Funding is intended to support community outreach, environmental education, and ecol...

GrantWatch ID#: 167420

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies for High-Risk Research Related to Using Sa...

Deadline: 08/31/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government entities, and private entities for high-risk research projects related to advancing the use of Earth satellite observations. Applicants must contact the funding source and complete the required regis...

GrantWatch ID#: 222844
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Grants to USA Artists and Arts Nonprofits for Arts Tourism Programs

Deadline: 05/31/26

Grants of up to $15,000 and up to $50,000 to USA artists and arts nonprofit organizations for arts tourism programs in eligible regions. The program will be a week-long event in Florida during Fall 2026, with the goal of attracting tourists through art exhibits, p...

GrantWatch ID#: 228296

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Arts Projects that Create Just Communities

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and groups, including IHEs, schools, and libraries, for arts- and humanities-based projects to create just communities. Funding is intended to support conferences, dialogues, prison education, and other p...

GrantWatch ID#: 214178

Grants to USA Tribal Governments and Organizations for Energy Development

Deadline: 07/24/26

Grants to USA tribal governments and organizations for energy development. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for assessment and feasibility regarding the development and implementation of tri...

GrantWatch ID#: 228294

Opportunity for USA Entities to Enter a Competition to Utilize AI to Improve Caregiving

Deadline: 07/31/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 229418

Grants to USA Organizations and LEAs to Incentivize Improvement in High-Need Schools

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit organizations, SEAs, LEAs, and agencies to incentivize school improvement in high-need schools. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to improve student out...

GrantWatch ID#: 228572
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Educator Development

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, for-profit organizations, and IHEs for educator development. Applicants must complete registrations before applying, which may take several weeks. Funding is intended for programming that will support effective school princip...

GrantWatch ID#: 203331

Grants to USA LEAs, Nonprofits, and Consortia for High-Quality Literacy Programs

Deadline: 06/09/26

Grants to USA LEAs, nonprofit organizations, and consortia thereof for high-quality literacy programs. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to develop and implement literacy programs from birth ...

GrantWatch ID#: 228573

Grants and Awards to USA Nonprofits and IHEs for the Advancement of Exemplary Academics in Sci...

Deadline: 07/22/26

Grants and awards to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for activities that further the professional advancement of researchers and educators in scientific fields. First-time applicants are advised that required registrations can take several weeks to complete. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162930
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Grants to USA Nonprofits, Companies, and Institutions for Forest Management Tech Development

Deadline: 06/04/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, companies, research institutions, and partnerships to develop and implement technology solutions to challenges in forest management. Funding is intended for innovations related to forest health, infrastructure and supply chai...

GrantWatch ID#: 228644
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Grants to USA Organizations Addressing Environmental Issues for Capacity Building and Training

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA organizations to address issues related to environmental health and related public health risks. Funding is intended to help build the capacity and leadership of grassroots groups. Grant funds may also be requested to provide educatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 190689

Grants to USA State and Local Governments for Community Infrastructure Projects

Deadline: 06/25/26

Grants to USA and territories state and local governments for community infrastructure projects that benefit the military. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to support projects related to sch...

GrantWatch ID#: 196514

Grants to USA IHE-Based Research Institutes for Youth Equality Research

Deadline: 09/09/26

Grants to USA IHE-based research institutions, centers, and schools partnering with nonprofit organizations and public agencies on research projects that promote equality for youth. Funding is intended to support projects in the areas of justice, education, mental...

GrantWatch ID#: 186088

Grants to USA and Canada Individuals and Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Sleep

Deadline: 07/20/26

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations, as well as individuals and for-profit organizations collaborating with charitable organizations, for projects related to improving sleep. Funding is intended for projects within three focus areas: development of pa...

GrantWatch ID#: 215345

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Conservation Programs for Amphibian Rescue Projects

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International conservation program leaders affiliated with an institution for projects to protect amphibians outside their natural habitat. Applicants must complete a conservation needs assessment prior to applying. Funding is intended t...

GrantWatch ID#: 229007

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for an Amphibian Conservation Workshop

Deadline: 08/15/26

Grants of up to $750 and grants of up to $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International qualifying organizations to plan or attend a workshop related to amphibian conservation. Applicants must have obtained some financial support for the workshop prior to applying. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229008

Grants to USA Entities to Conduct Research to Benefit the Specialty Crop Industry

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to USA federal agencies, IHEs, national laboratories, research institutions, organizations, corporations, and individuals to develop and disseminate research tools to address the needs and challenges of the specialty crop industry. Applicants must complete ...

GrantWatch ID#: 182312
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Grants to USA IHEs for International Teaching Residencies

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to host international scholars through residency programs. Resident scholars will guest lecture, develop curriculum, teach courses, create student exchange partnerships, and engage with the college campus and local co...

GrantWatch ID#: 137086

Grants to USA Indigenous-Led Groups and Tribes to Address Conservation and Climate Change

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to USA and territories indigenous-led groups and Tribes for activities to build political campaigns and movements addressing conservation and climate change. Priority funding is for efforts based on ancestral tradition and community decision-making. The fun...

GrantWatch ID#: 221600
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and Tribes for Nutrition Related Advocacy Activities

Deadline: 06/01/26

Grants to USA nonprofits and tribes in multiple states to support advocacy activities that promote good nutrition for families and children. Funding is intended to advance policy solutions that strengthen nutrition programs and improve access to healthy food. Fund...

GrantWatch ID#: 229076

Grants to USA Agencies and Schools for Initiatives to Identify and Assist Gifted Students

Deadline: 06/23/26

Grants to USA educational agencies, IHEs, and public and private agencies for initiatives to identify and assist gifted students. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Eligible initiatives include research on strategies to identify and teach tale...

GrantWatch ID#: 228822

Grants to USA Local, State, and Tribal Governments for Projects to Increase Transportation Saf...

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA and territories local, state, and Tribal governments for projects to increase transportation safety. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended for planning and infrastructure projects f...

GrantWatch ID#: 204452

Grants to USA Land-Grant IHEs to Improve the Sustainability of Rangelands and Forests

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to USA eligible land-grant IHEs for projects to improve the sustainability of rangelands and forests across the nation. Applicants must contact program staff and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for projects utilizing c...

GrantWatch ID#: 208430
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Grants to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, Agencies, and For-Profits for Climate Change-Related Planning

Deadline: 06/05/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit and commercial organizations, agencies, and IHEs in multiple states for climate-related risk management and planning. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks. Funding is intended to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 193295

Grants and Cooperative Agreements to USA Entities to Improve Rail Transportation Systems

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants and cooperative agreements to USA states, public agencies, for-profits, tribes, IHEs, and nonprofit organizations for projects that improve passenger and freight rail transportation systems. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take severa...

GrantWatch ID#: 198480

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Researchers for Research on Violence Prevention

Deadline: 09/01/26 LOI Date: 06/05/26

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and individual researchers for research on violence prevention. Applicants must submit a letter of intent prior to applying. Collaborations are encouraged, and all projects are expected to include communi...

GrantWatch ID#: 211316

Grants to USA Community Nonprofits and Schools for Youth Sport Facilities

Deadline: 08/15/26

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...

GrantWatch ID#: 215248

Grants to Illinois Local Health Departments and Agencies to Address Health Disparities

Deadline: 06/08/26

Grants to Illinois local health departments and government entities to address health disparities in specific areas and populations. Applicants must register and pre-qualify prior to applying. Funding is intended to support the building and expansion of partnershi...

GrantWatch ID#: 222656

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Seniors

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations to benefit local seniors. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to applying. Eligible projects may include operating and providing equipment for senior citizen centers, offering transportat...

GrantWatch ID#: 138155

Grants to USA and Canada Principal Investigators to Promote Equality in Parkinson's Research

Deadline: 06/16/26

Grants to USA and Canada principal investigators at clinics to promote equality in Parkinson's research for underrepresented communities. Funding is intended to designate research participant coordinators to assist patient and caregiver participation in studies, t...

GrantWatch ID#: 228693

Grants to USA IHEs, Agencies, Nonprofits, and For-Profits to Support Brain Research Projects

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to USA and territories IHEs, agencies, and nonprofit and for-profit organizations to support brain research projects at institutions that have previously received very little funding. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks...

GrantWatch ID#: 218072

Grants to Missouri and Illinois Nonprofits for Programs that Benefit Local Communities

Deadline: 08/28/26 LOI Date: 06/19/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to Missouri and Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended for organizations focused on at least one of the follow...

GrantWatch ID#: 174553

Grants to USA and Canada Investigators for Veterinary Research

Deadline: 07/10/26

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA and Canada research teams and investigators affiliated with private or public entities, including government agencies, IHEs, and veterinary clinics and hospitals, for research related to veterinary care. Funding is intended to suppor...

GrantWatch ID#: 203210

Grants to USA Tribes and Tribal Organizations to Improve the Education of Tribal Students

Deadline: 06/11/26

Grants to USA tribes and tribal organizations to improve the education of tribal students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to increase collaboration between different educational agencies a...

GrantWatch ID#: 229405

Grants to USA, Canada, UK, and Australia Investigators for AI Research on Ovarian Cancer

Deadline: 09/10/26 LOI Date: 06/23/26

Grants to USA, Canada, UK, and Australia investigators at nonprofit IHEs, research hospitals, and research institutions to support collaborative research addressing ovarian cancer. Funding is intended to support innovative projects using artificial intelligence te...

GrantWatch ID#: 221066
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Grants to Illinois Arts and Culture Nonprofits for General Operations and Project Support

Deadline: 06/03/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit arts and cultural organizations in eligible locations for general operational expenses and project support. Funding is intended to assist with a wide range of activities that include, but are not limited to, artistic and administrati...

GrantWatch ID#: 140270

Grants to Illinois Entities for Programs to Reduce School Absenteeism

Deadline: 06/29/26

Grants to Illinois school and college districts, regional education offices, and other qualifying schools or vocational centers for programs to reduce absenteeism from school. Applicants must complete a prequalification process and required registrations prior to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 175949

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, Tribes, and IHEs to Address Community Needs

Deadline: 06/12/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, local governments, Tribes, and IHEs to address community needs. Applicants must complete registrations before applying. Funding is intended to meet unmet needs that may be addressed by AmeriCorps members in the areas of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 229340

Grants to Illinois Health Departments, Faith-Based Groups, and Nonprofits for HIV/AIDS Programs

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Illinois local health departments, faith-based organizations, and nonprofit organizations for HIV education and prevention programs. Applicants are advised to complete the required registrations in advance of the deadline. Priority will be given to appli...

GrantWatch ID#: 149277

Grants to USA LEAs Partnering with Schools to Prepare New Teachers Entering the Profession

Deadline: 06/23/26 LOI Date: 06/01/26

Grants to USA LEAs partnering with schools to prepare prospective and new teachers beginning the teaching profession. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. The goals of the program are to recruit highly qualified i...

GrantWatch ID#: 202086

Grants to USA IHEs, SEAs, and LEAs to Improve Teacher Quality

Deadline: 06/23/26 LOI Date: 06/01/26

Grants to USA consortia of IHEs, SEAs, and LEAs to improve teacher quality. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to enhance student achievement by providing teachers with additional training and...

GrantWatch ID#: 229512

Cooperative Agreements to USA Agencies, IHEs, Nonprofits, and Businesses for Research Related ...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories government agencies, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and small businesses for research related to neuromuscular and neurological conditions and disorders. Required registrations may take several weeks to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 195205

Cooperative Agreements to USA and Canada Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Schools ...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and Canada nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and schools for research projects related to biomarkers for neurological disorders. Funding is intended for studies to validate detection methods for biomarkers, signature...

GrantWatch ID#: 217409

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Agencies, and For-Profits for Research on Neurological Disorde...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, IHEs, government agencies, for-profits, school districts, and Tribal organizations for research related to biomarkers for neurological disorders. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217706

Cooperative Agreements to USA IHEs, Nonprofits, For-Profits, and Agencies to Improve Remote Da...

Deadline: 06/22/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and agencies for development projects to improve the quality and quantity of data that can be collected remotely in clinical trials. Applicants are advised that required re...

GrantWatch ID#: 218076

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Entities for Livestock Health Research

Deadline: 09/02/26 LOI Date: 06/10/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, and IHEs for research related to livestock health. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for studies add...

GrantWatch ID#: 204507

Grants to Illinois Tourism and Convention Bureaus to Increase International Travel to the State

Deadline: 06/15/26

Grants to Illinois tourism and convention bureaus in eligible regions for activities to increase international travel to the state. Applicants must prequalify and complete required registrations prior to applying. Funds are intended to support advertising activiti...

GrantWatch ID#: 210788

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Promotion Groups for Activities to Enhance Tourism

Deadline: 06/17/26

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and local promotion groups for initiatives to increase local tourism in eligible regions. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to finalize. Funding is intended to...

GrantWatch ID#: 211969