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Illinois Grants for Nonprofits and Municipalities

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

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Total 1174 grants found

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Grants to Illinois Small Nonprofits for Programs to Benefit State Residents

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to Illinois small nonprofit organizations for programs to benefit state residents. Funding is intended for proposals addressing needs in the areas of economic and workforce development and housing. Funding priority will be given to applicants located in an area ...

GrantWatch ID#: 194377

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Programs to Enhance the Health of the ...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs to enhance the health of the LGBTQ+ community. Eligible proposals are those that address physical and behavioral health issues, including but not limited to substance abuse, HIV and AIDS, bas...

GrantWatch ID#: 207042

Grants to Illinois Teachers for Field Trips Related to State History

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $500 to Illinois pre-K-12 teachers for field trips that help students explore the state's history. Funding is intended for activities and excursions that promote Illinois historical topics currently being taught in the school's curriculum. The field tri...

GrantWatch ID#: 209831
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Grants to International and Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Benefit Local Communities in E...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $5,000 and grants of up to $15,000 to International and Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects to benefit local communities in eligible regions. Funding is intended for projects in a variety of focus areas, including by not limited to women empow...

GrantWatch ID#: 213463
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for General Operating Costs and Project Support

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for general operating costs and support for projects to improve people's quality of life. Funding is intended for projects that assist children and low-income individuals, with a focus particularly on the arts, health, education, a...

GrantWatch ID#: 217138
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Projects in Handicrafts and the Applied Arts

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects related to handicrafts and the applied arts. Funding is intended to support a wide range of activities, including exhibitions, demonstrations, travel, teaching and study, community awareness, materials...

GrantWatch ID#: 218854

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, NGOs, and Individuals...

Deadline 09/30/25

Grants of up to $1,000 and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, NGOs, and individuals for projects to save endangered species. The purpose of the funding program is to focus on saving less popular species that are not necessarily i...

GrantWatch ID#: 219180

Grants to Illinois and Missouri Nonprofits and Agencies for Programs that Benefit Youth and Lo...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Illinois and Missouri nonprofit organizations and government entities for programs that benefit children, youth, and communities in eligible locations. Funding is primarily intended to support organizations that work to improve the community and/or provide hu...

GrantWatch ID#: 143020

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Cultural and Educational Programming

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for cultural and educational programming in eligible regions. Funding is intended to support organizations that provide residents with outstanding programming in these focus areas. Programs must benefit residents of Chicago an...

GrantWatch ID#: 160275

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Groups to Hold Local Events to Build Community Connections i...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and community groups to stage local festivals and events that promote community engagement in eligible locations. Funding is intended to host events that help people meet each other while educating participants...

GrantWatch ID#: 166918
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In-Kind Grants of New Children's Books to USA Public and Tribal Libraries in Rural Areas

Deadline 10/01/25

In-kind grants of new children's books to USA public and tribal libraries in rural areas. The purpose of the project is to increase access to quality children's books. Recipients will be able to choose the most appropriate books for their community from a list of over ...

GrantWatch ID#: 178554

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect Important Sites and Structures

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect important sites and structures. Funding is specifically intended to benefit sites at risk of demolition, deteriorating or unstable sites, and those that must be evaluated for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 183798
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Schools, Agencies, and Individuals to Facilitate Discussions in...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, schools, government agencies, libraries, museums, and individuals to conduct public dialogues. Funding is intended to support the facilitation of open conversations, renting a venue to host the event, interpretation of events...

GrantWatch ID#: 188030

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Protect Buildings and Locations Throughout the S...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to protect or rehabilitate important buildings and locations throughout the state. Funding is intended to preserve structures or sites that are deteriorating, under threat of demolition,...

GrantWatch ID#: 189377

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, Companies, and Individuals for Projects that Address Current R...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, companies, and individuals for activities that support the funding source's mission. Eligible organizations align with one of the following areas of interest: education, research, diversity, and sustainabili...

GrantWatch ID#: 210977

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Environmental Initiatives in Real Est...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for environmental initiatives in the real estate industry. Funding is intended for academic faculty, students, real estate managers, tenants, and building owners. Preference will be given to proposals...

GrantWatch ID#: 210979

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies in the Area of Real Estate Management

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA researchers for studies in the area of real estate management. Funding is intended for individual researchers, academic institutions and associations, corporate partners, and workforce development partners. Eligible proposals are aligned ...

GrantWatch ID#: 210980

Grants to USA Nonprofits to Support Business Growth and Development for Female Entrepreneurs

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA nonprofit organizations to support business growth and development for female entrepreneurs. Focus areas include capacity building, advancing ecosystems, strengthening resources, and providing educational opportunities for women and girls...

GrantWatch ID#: 214434
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Assist Underserved Populations in Commu...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for projects to assist underserved populations in communities around the world. Funding is intended for activities that improve communities through economic development, technology, and e...

GrantWatch ID#: 217532
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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, Churches, and Agencies for Projects to Pr...

Deadline 10/01/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, churches, and municipal organizations for projects to promote writing in the speculative fiction genre. Funding is intended for a wide range of activities, including seminar series, science fiction writi...

GrantWatch ID#: 217974

Grants to USA Nonprofits, For-Profits, IHEs, Agencies, and Tribes for Technical Education Prog...

Deadline 10/02/25

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 more qu...

GrantWatch ID#: 174409
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Grants to USA Nonprofits for Social Justice and Anti-Discrimination Initiatives

Deadline 12/16/25 LOI Date: 10/02/25

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that protect the rights of citizens and combat discrimination. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to eliminate all forms of prejudice and discriminatio...

GrantWatch ID#: 174660

Grants to USA IHEs and Educational Nonprofits for Collaborative Research on Critical Health Is...

Deadline 10/03/25

Grants to USA IHEs and nonprofit research or educational organizations for collaborative research projects that address critical issues in the fields of health and biomedicine. Funding is intended to support transdisciplinary studies in fields such as computers, behavi...

GrantWatch ID#: 193420

Grants to USA Nonprofit and Educational Institutions for Scientific Research Projects

Deadline 12/12/25 LOI Date: 10/03/25

Grants to USA nonprofit and educational institutions for scientific research projects. Applicants are required to submit a Letter of Intent prior to submitting a full proposal. Currently funded projects include those in the fields of neuroscience, genomics, immunology,...

GrantWatch ID#: 200019

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits, For-Profits, Agencies, and IHEs for Devel...

Deadline 10/03/25

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations, agencies, and IHEs for developmental studies on eligible diseases. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Diseases eligible under this fundi...

GrantWatch ID#: 218077

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Academic Institutions, and Agencies for an Historical Preservation P...

Deadline 11/07/25 LOI Date: 10/03/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, nonprofit academic institutions, and government agencies for an historical preservation project related to food. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to applying. Funding is intended for roadside signs commemorating regional and lo...

GrantWatch ID#: 219578
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits and Agencies to Improve the Quality of Life for Residents

Deadline 10/05/25

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations and government agencies to benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended to enhance the local quality of life. Focus areas include community development, youth development, cultural activities, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146075

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Literary Publishers, Theater Organizations, and Theat...

Deadline 10/08/25

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International literary publishers, theater organizations, and companies for the translation of Canadian dramatic or literary works. Applicants must be registered in the online portal a minimum of thirty days before applying. ...

GrantWatch ID#: 177981
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Impactful Projects to Address the Needs of Local Residents

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $75,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for initiatives that address the needs of local residents in eligible areas. Funding is intended to support impactful projects that will have a significant and lasting effect in the community. Proposals must i...

GrantWatch ID#: 163453

Grants to USA and International Nonprofits for Projects and Programs to Prevent the Abuse of C...

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants to USA and International nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to prevent the abuse of children and youth. Applicants must submit a concept note prior to applying. Funding is intended for a variety of projects including improving safety for children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 213948

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Benefit Eligible Communities

Deadline 10/15/25

Grants of up to $40,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that benefit residents in eligible areas. Focus areas include arts, culture, humanities, health, education, human services, and religion. Funding is intended to support a variety of charitable c...

GrantWatch ID#: 220305
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Grants to USA Nonprofits and IHEs to Engage Students in Science and Engineering Research

Deadline 10/27/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and IHEs for collaborative science and engineering research activities. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to engage undergraduate and graduate students i...

GrantWatch ID#: 174400
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Grants to Illinois Organizations for Projects that Benefit Local Residents

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants of up to $1,000 to Illinois organizations for programs, classes, and events that benefit residents in eligible locations. Funding is intended for original programming that serves a diverse population. Previous grants supported a shelter service, a peace garden, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 162802

Grants and In-Kind Donations to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits to Support Music Pro...

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants and in-kind donations to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations to support music programming in schools and communities. New applicants must take an eligibility quiz, and returning applicants must contact the funding source for access to the appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 178253
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Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Projects to Improve Eligible Communities

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community projects in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities and programs that align with the focus areas of economic justice, community ownership, and rapid community response. Priority areas within these ...

GrantWatch ID#: 191257

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Improve Lives, Strengthen Communiti...

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and government agencies to improve lives, strengthen communities, and advance education in areas where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended for programs, special projects, equipment, and facilities improv...

GrantWatch ID#: 198633

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Governmental Units for Programs to Advance Social Progress in Mul...

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and governmental units for programs to advance social progress in multiple states. Funding is intended for projects, equipment, and capital campaigns focused on community development, food insecurity, and education. Eligible states...

GrantWatch ID#: 213938
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Grants to USA and Canada Researchers at IHEs and For-Profits for Research on the Safety of Ath...

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Canada researchers at IHEs and for-profit organizations to conduct research on the safety of athletic equipment. Funding is intended for research projects of limited scope that will improve the safety of athletes through improved equi...

GrantWatch ID#: 214887

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits to Address Community Needs in Eligible Locations

Deadline 10/31/25

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for community benefit programs in eligible locations. Funding is intended for activities in a range of focus areas including but not limited to children, poverty, environment, education, disabilities, and community safety. Eli...

GrantWatch ID#: 217990

Grants to Illinois Organizations and Agencies in Eligible Areas to Benefit Local Children and ...

Deadline 11/01/25

Grants to Illinois organizations and agencies in eligible areas for programs that benefit children and youth residing in local communities. Applicants will be asked to indicate the number of children and youth who will benefit from the grant and demonstrate how program...

GrantWatch ID#: 180563

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Research on Technology-Based Learning

Deadline 11/04/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and Tribal governments for research addressing new technologies in the field of education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed in advance of applying. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 182497

Grants to USA Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes for Research and Development Projects to Improve Pr...

Deadline 11/12/25

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, IHEs, tribal governments, and others for research and development activities to enhance PreK-12 STEM education. Applicants are advised that required registrations must be completed prior to applying. Funding is intended to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 177489

Grants to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, For-Profits, and IHEs for Scientific Research Proje...

Deadline 11/12/25

Grants to USA investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, and IHEs for scientific research projects related to neuroscience. Eligible proposals focus on either innovative research projects or projects to advance data sharing in the field. Fundin...

GrantWatch ID#: 212262

Grants to USA Museums, Agencies, and Nonprofits for Capacity Building Activities for Museums

Deadline 11/14/25

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 to c...

GrantWatch ID#: 148060

Grants to USA Nonprofits and Agencies to Enhance Museum Services

Deadline 11/14/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies for initiatives that enhance museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that ad...

GrantWatch ID#: 162641

Grants to USA Museums, Nonprofits, IHEs, and Tribes to Develop the Capacity of African America...

Deadline 11/14/25

Grants to USA and territories museums, nonprofit organizations, institutions of higher education, and tribal entities to develop the organizational capacity of African American museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to comple...

GrantWatch ID#: 162642

Grants to USA Indian Tribes and Nonprofits Serving Native Hawaiians for Culture and Heritage P...

Deadline 11/14/25

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 support pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 162643

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Tribes, and Agencies for Professional Development for Museum Personn...

Deadline 11/14/25

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, tribal entities, and government agencies to improve museum services. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is intended for projects that use the transformati...

GrantWatch ID#: 180756

Grants to USA Nonprofits, Agencies, and Tribes to Enhance Small Museums

Deadline 11/14/25

Grants of up to $25,000 and grants of up to $75,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and Tribes to enhance services in small museums. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Funding is i...

GrantWatch ID#: 184387
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Grants to USA and Canada Nonprofits to Promote Opportunities for Black Youth and Young Adults

Deadline 11/14/25

Grants to USA and Canada nonprofit organizations to promote economic opportunities for Black youth and young adults. Funding is intended for capacity-building efforts and program support. Applicants should provide mentorship and professional coaching, skills training, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 198004
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