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Grants for Illinois Individuals

Explore 1,170 active, human-verified grant opportunities tailored for individuals, including artists, teachers, veterans, musicians, scientists, inventors, entrepreneurs, farmers, homeowners, and students pursuing college scholarships and fellowships, operating in Illinois. Filter funding sources across federal agencies, state programs, private foundations, and corporate giving initiatives, updated daily.

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Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, For-Profits, and A...

Deadline: 10/16/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators affiliated with nonprofit organizations, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for large-scale research related to vision conditions. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must be...

GrantWatch ID#: 221131

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects with a Focus on Sleep Disord...

Deadline: 03/08/27 LOI Date: 10/19/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for research projects related to sleep disorders. Applicants must submit an LOI prior to submitting a full grant application. Funding areas of interest include strategic plan goals and AASM clinical practice gui...

GrantWatch ID#: 198573

Grants to USA Early-Career Scholars for Research in the Social Sciences

Deadline: 10/21/26

Grants of up to $50,000 and grants of up to $65,000 to USA early-career researchers to conduct research focusing on the social sciences. Applicants must register in the grant portal prior to applying. The purpose of the program is to support research that identifi...

GrantWatch ID#: 187123

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Projects on Insurance, Social Securit...

Deadline: 10/22/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for projects addressing insurance, social security, and health promotion. Applicants may work independently or in conjunction with research centers, companies, hospitals, or universities. Fields of interest incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 205957

In-Kind Grants of Math Programs to USA, Canada, and International Teachers to Improve Math Flu...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind grants of math programs to USA, Canada, and International teachers to improve math fluency. The purpose of the program is to offer specialized math programming, focused on understanding fractions, to students in grades three and up in order to increase stu...

GrantWatch ID#: 215638

In-Kind Grants of Math Programs to USA, Canada, and International Teachers to Improve Basic Ma...

Deadline: 10/23/26

In-kind grants of math programs to USA, Canada, and International teachers to improve basic math fluency. Funding is available for teachers in grades two and up to establish a strong foundation in addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division that will promo...

GrantWatch ID#: 231561

Cooperative Agreements to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on ...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research projects related to mental health disorder treatments. Applicants are advised that the required registrations mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 221114

Cooperative Agreements to USA Investigators at Nonprofits, IHEs, and Agencies for Research on ...

Deadline: 10/25/26

Cooperative agreements to USA and territories investigators affiliated with nonprofits, for-profits, IHEs, government agencies, and tribes for research to develop innovative treatments for mental illness. Applicants are advised that the required registrations must...

GrantWatch ID#: 221117

Grants to USA Scientists for Cancer Research Projects

Deadline: 10/26/26

Grants to USA scientists for cancer research projects. Eligible proposals present unique scientific approaches that would otherwise not be funded. Funding is intended to advance cancer research in new ways that will have an impact on understanding, diagnosis, prev...

GrantWatch ID#: 184425

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for American History Research

Deadline: 10/26/26

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International scholars, IHE faculty, and doctoral candidates to conduct research related to American History at an institution in New York City. Priority is given to research on topics related to the Cold War, slavery and abolition,...

GrantWatch ID#: 229147

Grants to USA Researchers for Studies Related to Changes in the Labor Market

Deadline: 02/22/27 LOI Date: 10/28/26

Grants to USA researchers for original research investigating the various factors that impact the labor market and job quality. Applicants must register in the grant portal and submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. The purpose of this program is to support...

GrantWatch ID#: 173920

Grants to USA Scholars to Conduct Research Studies on the Causes of Inequity

Deadline: 02/22/27 LOI Date: 10/28/26

Grants to USA scholars to conduct original research on the causes of inequity. Applicants must submit a letter of interest prior to submitting a full proposal. Funding is intended to support studies investigating the contributing factors, causes, and effects of ec...

GrantWatch ID#: 175588

Fellowships to USA PhD Students for Doctoral Research Related to American Art History

Deadline: 10/28/26

Fellowships to USA PhD candidates for dissertation research and writing related to art history and visual culture in the United States, including Native American art. Projects should focus primarily on an art object or image and employ a visual studies or art-hist...

GrantWatch ID#: 176240

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High School Educators for Classroom Supplies

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International high school educators for materials and supplies to aid in classroom instruction. Applicants must register as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist teachers in providing additional opportuniti...

GrantWatch ID#: 193846

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High School Educators to Support Student Clubs

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of $500 to USA, Canada, and International high school educators to provide support for student clubs and extracurricular activities. Applicants must register with the funding source as an educator prior to applying. Funding is intended to assist club sponso...

GrantWatch ID#: 203337

Grants to USA Scholars for Research Studies Related to Race-Conscious IHE Admissions Policies

Deadline: 02/22/27 LOI Date: 10/28/26

Grants to USA scholars for research studies related to race-conscious admissions policies for institutions of higher education. Applicants must register in the grant portal and submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Funding is intended to support innovative...

GrantWatch ID#: 213024

Grants to USA, Canada, and International High School Educators to Support Digital Learning

Deadline: 10/28/26

Grants of $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International high school educators, administrators, and counselors to support digital learning in the classroom. Applicants must register as an educator with the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended for techno...

GrantWatch ID#: 230402

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico Individuals to Recognize Impacts on the Vitiligo Community

Deadline: 10/29/26

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico individuals, including healthcare professionals, physicians, medical students, researchers, and advocates, to recognize significant work to benefit people with vitiligo. The purpose of the award program is to acknowledge individuals w...

GrantWatch ID#: 222189

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico Nonprofits and Healthcare Providers for Vitiligo Innovation

Deadline: 10/29/26

Awards to USA and Puerto Rico nonprofit organizations, healthcare providers and organizations, and individuals affiliated with organizations and institutions to recognize innovative contributions to the vitiligo community. The purpose of the program is to support ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222190

Grant to a USA Organization, Individual, or Group for an Environmental Stewardship Initiative

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grant of $3,500 to a USA organization, individual, or group for an environmental stewardship initiative. Funding is intended for a program or project designed to benefit the environment. Eligible activities include, but are not limited to, litter prevention, park ...

GrantWatch ID#: 192739

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Graduate Student to Conduct Psychology Dissertation R...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grant of $11,000 to a USA, Canada, or International qualifying graduate student to conduct psychology dissertation research. Funding is intended to support projects focusing on skill acquisition and expertise development. Preference will be given to proposals of t...

GrantWatch ID#: 207354

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International Early-Career PhD or MD for Training on Human Pri...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Fellowship to a USA, Canada, or International early-career PhD or MD researcher or healthcare professional for studies and clinical training related to human prion diseases. Funding is available for a researcher to work with a mentor at an established research fac...

GrantWatch ID#: 221318

Grants to USA Individuals to Conduct Celebratory Events for Organizations at Which They Volunt...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA individuals to conduct celebratory events in honor of milestone anniversaries for organizations at which they volunteer. Funding is intended to celebrate the 50th, 75th, or 100th anniversary of organizations that support fish and wildlife projects. E...

GrantWatch ID#: 225718

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Nurse Anesthesiologists to Conduct Research Projects

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiologists associated with IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and health systems to conduct research projects. Funding is intended for nurses currently enrolled in doctoral programs to conduct mentored research...

GrantWatch ID#: 227638

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers for Nurse Anesthesia Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico individual investigators, IHEs, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, and government-owned health entities for research related to nurse anesthesia. Funding is intended to support large and impactful investigations. Eligible costs i...

GrantWatch ID#: 227639

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Entities to Increase Nurse Anesthesiologist Workforce Diversity

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Puerto Rico nurse anesthesiologists, nonprofit and for-profit organizations, health systems, and IHEs to increase diversity in the nurse anesthesiologist workforce. Funding is intended for a wide range of costs including equipmen...

GrantWatch ID#: 227640

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Early-Career Nurse Anesthesiologists to Conduct Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico early-career nurse anesthesiologists to conduct research. Funding is intended for people who received their certification within the past five years to conduct rigorous investigations addressing specific questions. The awarded investi...

GrantWatch ID#: 227641

Fellowships to USA and Puerto Rico CRNAs for Anesthesiology Research

Deadline: 10/30/26

Fellowships of up to $75,000 to USA and Puerto Rico CRNAs who have recently completed a PhD program for anesthesiology research. Funding is intended to support early-career CRNAs in pursuing a career that includes research and to open the door for future funding f...

GrantWatch ID#: 227642

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers in the Nurse Anesthesiology Field for Innovative Res...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $20,000 to USA and Puerto Rico researchers in the nurse anesthesiology field for innovative research projects. Funding is intended for a range of research projects, but technology solutions are particularly encouraged. Eligible costs include travel...

GrantWatch ID#: 227643

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico CRNA Researchers for Research Projects to Study Evidence-Based P...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico CRNA researchers for collaborative research projects to study evidence-based practices across multiple sites. Funding is intended for broad research that can inform nurse anesthesiology practices and solve identified problems in the f...

GrantWatch ID#: 227644

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers in Academic Institutions for Research on the Nurse A...

Deadline: 10/30/26

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA and Puerto Rico researchers in academic institutions for collaborative research projects related to the nurse anesthetist workforce. Funding is intended for research that will focus on a specific state and the practice of nurse anest...

GrantWatch ID#: 227645

Awards to USA K-12 Teachers to Honor Excellence in Civic Responsibility Teaching

Deadline: 10/31/26

Awards to USA K-12 teachers to recognize excellence and dedication in teaching students topics related to civic responsibility. Eligible candidates are those that conduct activities that educate students about beliefs and values that are essential to democracy. El...

GrantWatch ID#: 179165

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico Researchers to Study Therapy and Rehabilitation in Facilities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA and Puerto Rico investigators for research projects related to therapy and rehabilitation in inpatient settings. Funding is intended to support studies exploring the efficacy and impact of therapies, including physical, occupational, and speech thera...

GrantWatch ID#: 181519

Awards to USA K-12 School Educators and Employees to Recognize Excellence and Leadership

Deadline: 10/31/26

Awards to USA K-12 educators, administrators, and school staff members to recognize outstanding efforts to positively impact the lives of students. Nominations are accepted for educators and employees in public, charter, and private schools. The purpose of the pro...

GrantWatch ID#: 186015

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Researchers for Research Related to Juvenile Myositis

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $75,000 per year to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with qualified institutions for research projects related to juvenile myositis. Funding is intended to advance research to improve medical treatment and work towards a cure f...

GrantWatch ID#: 195403

Grants to USA Graduate Student or Team for a Project Proposal Addressing the Climate Crisis

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $25,000 to a USA graduate-level student or team for a project proposal addressing the climate crisis. Funding is intended for those individuals enrolled full-time at a US-based university or college. Proposals must focus on a climate solution relevant to...

GrantWatch ID#: 216874

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD Students and Postdocs for Neuroscience Activities

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PhD students and early-career postdoctoral fellows for professional development activities within the field of neuroscience. Funding is intended to offset the costs of attendance, course fees, accommodation, and travel to n...

GrantWatch ID#: 220844

Grants to USA Families and Individuals to Benefit People with Corpus Callosum Disorder ...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA families and individuals to improve the quality of life of people with a disorder of the corpus callosum. Funding is intended to provide assistive technologies and devices. Eligible expenses include, but are not limited to, feeding ai...

GrantWatch ID#: 221292

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Birders to Search for Undocumented Birds

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International birders to journey in search of undocumented birds. Participants are expected to travel to remote locations in search of birds listed on the funding source's site of lost birds, supply daily updates about their attempts, an...

GrantWatch ID#: 221669

Award to a USA or Canada Individual to Recognize Contributions to the Advancement of Lifestyle...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Award of $5,000 to a USA or Canada individual to recognize contributions to the advancement of Lifestyle Medicine. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge a researcher or healthcare professional who has contributed to the recognition of how lifestyle factors im...

GrantWatch ID#: 221738

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Support Preliminary Research that Utilize...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $400 to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support preliminary research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding is intended for brief, one-week visits that assist researchers in determining whether a longer research stay...

GrantWatch ID#: 222740

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Scholars to Conduct Research that Utilizes Collection...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scholars to support research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding is intended to assist researchers for up to eight weeks as they engage in serious scholarship and conduct studies, while availin...

GrantWatch ID#: 222782

Opportunity for USA Nurse Anesthesiology Residents to Liaise Between Their Training Programs a...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Opportunity for USA nurse anesthesiology residents to serve as liaisons between their training programs and a national professional association. This program is intended to give residents leadership positions wherein they will share information and professional su...

GrantWatch ID#: 227647

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Students for Papers on Designs Impacting Global Stand...

Deadline: 10/31/26

Grants of $2,500 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate students for papers written on designs that impact global standardization for industries and markets worldwide. Applications may be submitted by the student or his or her faculty mentor. Recipients a...

GrantWatch ID#: 230967

Award to a USA or Canada Author for a Scholarly Book Related to Costume and Dress

Deadline: 11/01/26

Award of $750 to a USA or Canada author for a published book or exhibition catalog that contributes significantly to the study of costume and research related to dress. Funding is intended for material that makes a considerable contribution to the analysis of cost...

GrantWatch ID#: 150317

Award to a USA Teacher for Exceptional Contributions to American History Education

Deadline: 11/01/26

Award to a USA precollegiate teacher to recognize outstanding contributions to American history education. Nominees for this award have undertaken activities to advance the intellectual development of other teachers or students. Successful candidates will demonstr...

GrantWatch ID#: 161714

Fellowships to USA Mid-Career Artists and Scholars to Complete Projects Related to Arts and Cu...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Fellowships of $40,000 to USA and territories early mid-career artists and scholars for independent projects related to arts, architecture, and culture. Fellowships are intended to provide time to complete independent works and are frequently used to supplement sa...

GrantWatch ID#: 162919

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Scholars for Historical Research Related to Ariz...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Fellowships of up to $2,000 to USA, Canada, and International scholars for research related to government, history, arts, and legal and public policy related to Arizona, the West, and northern Mexico. Funding is intended to offset the costs of travel, living expen...

GrantWatch ID#: 172376

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research Reviews on the Efficacy of...

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research reviews on the efficacy of mental health interventions. The purpose of this program is to support quantitative or qualitative clinical research reviews and meta-analyses about grou...

GrantWatch ID#: 174220

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Nonprofits for Musical Performances

Deadline: 11/01/26

Grants to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations, theater companies, educational organizations, and individuals for musical performances and projects. Funding is intended for a broad range of expenses related to performances, research, and publicat...

GrantWatch ID#: 181056
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GrantWatch lists federal, state, local government, corporate, and private foundation grants for individuals across 61 categories, including arts and culture, education, research, health and medical, and community service, along with fellowships, awards, and project-based funding.

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Yes. GrantWatch lists college scholarships and fellowship opportunities alongside grants for artists, researchers, and other individuals, covering undergraduate, graduate, and postdoctoral funding across a range of fields.

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Eligibility requirements vary by funding source. Some grants require fiscal sponsorship through a nonprofit, while others accept applications directly from individuals. Review each grant listing's specific criteria to confirm requirements.

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