Illinois Grants for Nonprofits and Municipalities

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA public charitable organizations in eligible watershed regions for projects that preserve and enhance oceanic ecosystems, improve water quality, and protect the environment. Funding is intended for a wide range of projects and activities t...

Grants to USA state agencies and Tribes to protect water resources and water quality. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several months to finalize. Funding is intended to cover costs associated with establishing rental programs for portable sk...

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 prior...

Grants of $1,000 to USA nonprofit community-based organizations for activities that support local children. Funding is intended to benefit children under the age of 18. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, welfare, health...

Grants of up to $50,000 to Illinois faith-based, charitable, scientific, educational, and literary organizations for programs that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for programs, projects, and capital requests in the focus areas of arts, cult...

Grants to USA nonprofit agencies and associations and IHEs in midwestern states for programs and projects that provide learning opportunities and experiences for women. Applicants must be located in Illinois, Iowa, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebrask...

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with nonprofit institutions to support cancer research. Funding is intended for projects that find new treatments or cures. Eligible applicants are post-doctoral researchers. Priority will be given to researchers who are new to the ...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and libraries for food security programs in eligible regions. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a proposal. The purpose of this program is to support food ...

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations and public entities in eligible regions for programs to support patients and families managing cancer and cardiovascular disease. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for developmental and instructional projects in engineering education. Funding is intended for programs that bring more women into the engineering profession, or programs that improve the communication sk...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that improve the quality of life for local residents. Funding is intended to support innovative initiatives in the areas of environmental activism and mental health, with a focus on disadvantaged populatio...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International organizations, individuals, societies, and groups to acknowledge outstanding achievements in flower preservation. At least one of the $500 prizes will honor protection efforts related to orchid species native to the United State...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for music and music education programs or projects. Funding is intended to enhance and promote organizations whose services benefit the residents of Illinois. Applicants who meet the eligible criteria but are from the greater ...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA schools, volunteers, and educators for activities to improve physical fitness and education for students. Funding is intended for trips to eligible roller skating rinks for physical education classes, educational STEM (K-12) field trips, o...

Grants to USA nonprofit institutions for research, collaboration, learning, and teaching related to art history. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full proposal. Grant funds may be requested to support the digitization of significant visual and textua...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and schools in eligible counties for programs in education, youth, families, mental health, and capacity building. Applicants must consult with program staff prior to applying. Applicants must be located ...

Grants to Maryland, Illinois, California, New York, and Washington, DC nonprofit organizations for programs that benefit underserved and low-income communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support general organizational expenses as well as projects in th...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for professional activities to preserve art. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for programs that support the professional practice of art conservation, ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for academic projects related to art history. Applicants must submit an Letter of Inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended for projects that improve the understanding and appreciation of European works of...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and exhibitions that promote the appreciation and development of artworks made of glass. Funding may be used for exhibitions, brochures, catalogs, curatorial stipends, videos, and visiting artist residencies. Priority ...

Grants or in-kind support of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations and government agencies to ensure the future of all-terrain vehicle off-road riding. Funding is available to organizations working to preserve trail access, protect the environment, an...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for Japanese language education events. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting an application. The purpose of the program is to motivate large numbers of Japanese...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects related to boating and the environment. Funding is intended for projects that promote water safety, develop economical personal safety equipment, and minimize the deleterious effects boating ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for research related to visual arts projects. Funding is intended for projects that make an original contribution to the field of contemporary visual arts. Special consideration will be given to projects that focus...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and public agencies in multiple states to enhance the work of safety services and programs. Funding is intended for those organizations that run programs that promote safe behavior or those that provide safety serv...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and public agencies in multiple states to enhance community life. Applicants should keep in mind that required registration may take several days. Funding is intended for projects and programs that addres...

Grants to USA nonprofit research facilities, medical centers, and universities for research studies related to macular degeneration. Funding is available for specific projects as well as for capital expenditures. Application submissions are evaluated based on the reque...

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 enhance day...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations serving children and youth impacted by injustice, hardship, poverty, or marginalization. Funding is intended for support services such as mentoring, counseling, role modeling, educational enrichment, and other progr...

Opportunity for USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, school systems, health clinics, and CBOs to present innovative solutions to reduce specific types of smoking. A variety of solutions, including governmental policy changes, public awareness campaigns, an...

Opportunity for USA teams of youth leaders and adult leaders from eligible organizations to participate in a leadership development program. Successful applicants will receive professional development and coaching, monetary support for project expenses, and other tools...

Grants of $7,000 to USA, Canada, and International psychologists and graduate students for research studies and programs addressing antisemitism. Funding is intended for the development, design, or implementation of research projects or programs that reduce antisemitis...

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, environment,...

Grants to USA early-career faculty members at nonprofit academic institutions for research related to petroleum. New applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Eligible applicants are scientists and engineers who are within the first three years...

Grants of $5,000 and grants of up to $25,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations to promote the arts in eligible locations. Funding is intended to support programs and activities that improve access, outreach, and opportunities to enrich arts and cultural experiences. ...

Grants to USA and territories 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 the required regi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International early-career researchers affiliated with nonprofit research institutions and IHEs for research projects in the field of Myotonic Dystrophy. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research projects that support...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with nonprofit academic and research institutions to pursue research in the field of Myotonic Dystrophy. Funding is intended for basic, translational, or clinical research projects or projects related...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government agencies for research projects related to HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International agencies, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and IHEs for research and development of technologies to target specific brain cells. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Fundi...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, government agencies, Tribes, and educational institutions for studies that correlate HIV and aging. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to submitting...

Grants to USA IHEs to provide training programs for graduate students who are pursuing STEM careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended to train students in high-priority interdisciplinary or conve...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions of higher education for research projects to address social, economic, and environmental challenges in communities. Applicants must submit preliminary proposals and are advised that required registrations may take ...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education for projects to train graduate students in the skills needed for successful STEM careers. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for a variety of training...

Grants to USA IHEs for innovative programs that integrate professional skills, improve departmental culture, and generally strengthen the skills and knowledge of undergraduate engineering students. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several wee...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects addressing financial education. Funding is intended to support projects and programs that enhance the teaching of economics and personal finance in a variety of venues that include, but are not limited to, schools, col...

Grants to USA and territories port authorities, government agencies, tribes, public agencies, and special purpose districts to improve transportation through ports. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. The purpose of th...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for natural resources conservation and management. Applicants are required to submit a letter of inquiry prior to submitting a full application. Funding is intended to support initiatives to protect the environment...

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit organizations to create infrastructure that will enhance research in specific science and technology areas. Applicants are advised to complete required registrations in advance of the application deadline. Funding is intended for planni...

In-kind donations of insulin to USA and territories nonprofit diabetes summer camps. The purpose of the program is to ensure that children with diabetes up to age 18 will be able to enjoy a full camp experience. Requests will be accepted from nonprofit camps as well as...