Illinois Grants for Nonprofits and Municipalities

Technical and financial assistance to USA and territories governmental and tribal agencies to protect land and infrastructure following a natural disaster. Private and public landowners may apply with a project sponsor. Funding is intended to help communities recover a...

Grants of up to $500 to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals to participate in events celebrating music. Funding is intended for participatory events that bring people together to play and listen to chamber music. Events must be open to the publ...

Sponsorships to Illinois community-based nonprofit organizations for programs that enhance the health and wellness of residents throughout the state. Funding is intended for a range of events and activities including but not limited to dinners, luncheons, and galas; he...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, schools, and IHEs in multiple states to support community enrichment programs in locations where the funding source has a business presence. Funding is intended to support a range of initiatives, including but not ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators at nonprofit organizations and government agencies for research to benefit patients with inflammatory bowel disease. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended f...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA and Canada individuals, government agencies, institutions, and organizations to promote animal welfare research. Funding is intended to cover the processing and publication expenses for scholarly, open-access, peer-reviewed articles. The p...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments to improve disaster preparedness and recovery. The purpose of the program is to make enhancements that will ensure the accessibility of safe drinking water in the event of a natural disa...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribal governments for projects to improve infrastructure. Funding may be used for technical assistance, feasibility studies, and preliminary design and engineering analysis. The purpose of the program is ...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to make the world a better place. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full application. Eligible proposals address issues of environmental, social, and global concern, and ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to Illinois, Wisconsin, and Minnesota community-based nonprofit organizations, agencies, and school-affiliated groups for capital projects in the funding source's service area. Funding is intended to support the construction or renovation of fac...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA faculty and graduate students at IHEs for events for students and scholars. Funding is intended for both in-person and virtual events that promote discussion and provide unique opportunities for learning and networking. A variety of events...

Grants and loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and tribes to improve water infrastructure in eligible regions. Applicants should contact a program specialist prior to applying. Funding may be used for the improvement, construction...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for projects to advance understanding of Japanese culture. Funding is intended for programs that will benefit local communities, teachers, and K-12 students. Eligible programs and projects include but are not limite...

Grants to USA schools for educational programs that benefit youth and children. Interested applicants must submit a letter of interest before being invited to apply. Funding is intended for activities that incorporate gardening and cooking ideas into K-8 school program...

Grants of up to $5,000, grants of up to $10,000, and grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International organizations for events addressing the evolution and use of the Internet. Funding is intended to support initiatives that include open dialogue on issues and...

Grants of up to $30,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams for projects to enhance Ethereum use. Eligible applicants include designers, academics, educators, developers, community organizers, and researchers. Funding is intended for...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals, organizations, and teams for advanced projects to improve the use of Ethereum. Funding is intended for projects at any stage of development but is focused on projects of a more in-depth nature that would require lar...

Donations to Illinois nonprofit community-based organizations, schools, and government agencies in eligible counties to address the health needs of local communities. Funding is intended for initiatives that improve the health and well-being of local residents. Eligibl...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International startups, businesses, and individuals for business development assistance. Support involves discussions, consultation, and resources about technology to support business operations. The funder specializes in finding inn...

Loans to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, small businesses, and agricultural cooperatives for disaster relief efforts in eligible locations. Funding is intended for economic recovery support and operating expenses for businesses that are not able to meet fi...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for projects related to environmental conservation in eligible regions. Funding may be used for island acquisition, restoration, maintenance, research, and public education. Eligible projects and pr...

Grants to USA institutions of higher education to enhance humanities studies. Project categories include planning and implementation. Eligible uses of funding include curriculum development, professional development, pilot courses, and engagement with IHE leadership to...

In-kind support to USA government agencies and tribes to meet local housing needs and support equitable housing development. Successful applicants will receive technical assistance to support the coordination and integration of transportation and housing in infrastruct...

Grants to Illinois units of local government for projects for neighborhood improvement programs benefiting low and moderate-income residents. Applicants must complete the required registrations and a public hearing must be held before applying. Funding is intended to p...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and institutions for collaborative projects with Japanese organizations. The purpose of the program is to advance U.S.-Japanese ties on a grassroots level. Applicants may submit proposals that contribute to solving...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and territories nonprofit organizations to serve underprivileged youth. Funding is intended to assist organizations providing academic learning, technical education, occupational skills training, and apprenticeships. Eligible uses of fund...

In-kind grants of volunteer support to USA and territories agencies, nonprofit organizations, schools, and tribes to address community needs. Applicants must complete a concept form prior to completing a full application. The program is intended to support projects rel...

In-kind grants of volunteer support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations, agencies, tribes, and schools for projects to give support to communities affected by a disaster. The program is intended to provide a meaningful volunteer experience while also meeting...

Grants to Illinois units of government and nonprofit organizations in eligible counties to benefit local residents. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to advance early childhood education, childcare, and workforce developm...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofits for environmental and social initiatives. Funding is intended for activities that support sustainability, serve underserved communities, and address difficulties experienced by those suffering from illness or facing s...

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA nonprofit organizations assisting individuals living in poverty. Funding is intended for projects that improve lives and help people help themselves. Grants will primarily be made to organizations providing services and programs in two are...

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit and for-profit organizations and individuals for initiatives that address global challenges. Funding is intended to support innovative ideas that are in the early stages of development and that have th...

Grants to USA scientists, educators, and engineers affiliated with IHEs, nonprofits, and Tribes for engineering and science-based research projects related to dynamic systems. Funding is intended to support fundamental research on the monitoring, analysis, measurement,...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations, businesses, government agencies, and educational institutions for programs that promote economic development. Applicants must pre-qualify in the grantee portal prior to submitting an application. Funding is intended to increa...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, and individuals for projects related to cybersecurity. Funding is intended to develop cybersecurity capabilities powered by artificial intelligence. Priority will be given to projects that incorporate ...

Grants of up to $3,500 to Illinois and Iowa nonprofit charitable organizations to improve the local quality of life in eligible regions. Funding is intended for proposals that address an emergency, unexpected, or time-sensitive need. Eligible activities serve the resid...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs in a wide range of focus areas. Priority areas of particular interest are women in technology, military families and veterans, protection of voters, reliable journalism, and cybersecurity. The funder's cur...

Sponsorships to USA competition teams and schools for robotics and engineering competition events. Funding may be used for expenses related to SAE and FIRST competitions. The purpose of the program is to support competition teams that highlight the funding sources' man...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for initiatives to promote social justice and societal change. Funding is intended to support investigative journalism and the arts as a means to creating change. Eligible organizations align with one of ...

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, Minneso...

Awards to USA, Puerto Rico, Guam, and US Virgin Islands school food authorities to recognize efforts to improve the nutritional quality of school meals. Awards are given in a wide variety of categories. The purpose of the program is to spotlight innovative practices, s...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations to facilitate travel for individuals facing barriers. Funding is intended to support organizations that serve underrepresented communities including travelers with accessibility needs, youth, Indigenous travelers, ...

Grants to USA qualifying state and local associations for disaster relief. Applicants must contact staff prior to submitting an application. Applicants must contact staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to address housing-related concerns in communities followin...

In-kind support to USA schools, police, EMS, fire, and other public safety rescue agencies for used radios to facilitate communication. The purpose of the program is to provide used radio equipment at no cost to the agencies in an effort to support their life-saving mi...

Grants of up to $20,000 and in-kind support to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for outdoor events and activities that benefit vulnerable residents. Funding is intended to enhance the communities where funding source members work and live, with an emphasis o...

Grants to USA and Canada organizations, emergrency services, law enforcement organizations, and Indigenous groups for programs to benefit residents in communities where the funding source operates. Eligible programs are those that fall into one of the following focus a...

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA qualifying credit unions to help cover unexpected costs. Applicants must complete required registrations prior to applying. Funding is intended for credit unions which are designated as low-income, to assist them in responding to natural d...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for sustainable projects in the areas of healthcare, water, and education. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Previous grantees have conducted projects within the following ...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase awareness of and responses to climate change and extreme weather. Funding is intended for research, journalism activities, and conferences that serve to enhance political stability, share knowledge, ...

Grants to USA, territories, and Canada organizations to enhance adult literacy. Funding is intended for the purchase of licenses and subscriptions to programs offering blended- and distance-learning solutions. The goal of the grant program is to improve the capacity of...