Grants for Illinois Individuals

Financial assistance to USA, Canada, and International veterinary professionals and students and veterinary businesses to assist veterinarians in crisis. Funding is intended to safeguard veterinarians' mental health and address their basic needs, including housing...

Grant of $1,000 to a USA individual or family to defray costs involved in adopting a child. Funding is intended to help offset the expenses of adoption for those opening their homes to provide a child with a loving family. Applicants of all ages and from all backg...

Fellowships to USA Native emerging filmmakers to produce new films about Native culture and experiences. The fellowship includes working with a professional filmmaker as a mentor; the applicant must choose a mentor prior to applying. Funding may be used for the pr...

Awards and grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers for studies related to choroideremia. Funding is available to early-career research professionals and emerging scientists with either a doctoral or post-doctoral degree. The purpose of the program is ...

Grants to USA children to help offset the cost of participation in soccer leagues. Funding is intended for children between the ages of 4 and 14 from low-income households for whom registration costs present a barrier to participation. The purpose of funding is to...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals for financial assistance related to violent crimes. Applicants must be the victim of a violent crime, a family member, or a designated advocate. Eligible applicants must be able to prove their re...

Opportunity for qualifying USA artists to participate in a residency program to further their professional development. Selected participants will receive a $10,000 stipend and additional financial support, and will benefit from a studio residence and the ability ...

Grants to USA authors to cover costs related to publications about historical prints. The purpose of the grant program is to support the preservation, collection, exhibition, or study of prints that reflect or depict topics relevant to North American culture and h...

Grants of up to $75,000 to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with eligible institutions for research to advance the use of robotics in surgery. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Research areas of intere...

Competition for USA, Canada, and International photographers for images in a selection of categories. The competition includes an award for the overall winner of the open competition and another for female photographers entering the competition, as well as 15 shor...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International young photographers to submit their favorite images and compete for prizes. The competition is open to applicants ages 19 and under. All genres, styles, and approaches are welcome. Photographers can enter up to three...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International professional photographers over the age of 18 to participate in a photography contest. Photographers will compete for prizes including a financial award, equipment, and global exposure. Entrants must submit a series o...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International doctoral students for research in behavior development. Funding is intended for research in the areas of psychology, behavior analysis, education, and other related disciplines. Eligible research must focus on the behaviora...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals affiliated with an IHE or institution to promote behavior analysis throughout the world. Funding is intended to expand the reach of behavior analysis to people and organizations who wouldn't ot...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Master's and Doctoral students to pursue research related to behavior analysis. Funding is intended for basic or applied research in the experimental analysis of behavior. Research topics must demonstrate relevance to resea...

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International graduate student to address concerns related to DEI in the field of behavior analysis. Eligible applicants are enrolled in a graduate program in a department of education, behavior science, psychology, or ot...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to publicize the importance of behavior analysis. The purpose of funding is to promote the study of behavior analysis and the benefit of its employment when solving problems. Eligible publicity m...

Fellowships of $3,000 to USA, Canada, and Mexico Native American artists to develop and expand their artistic practice. Artists from a wide range of disciplines are eligible to apply. Fellows will also receive travel reimbursement, an allowance for supplies, studi...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and master's degree students for Holocaust-related research projects utilizing digital technology. Selected fellows will conduct studies at the funding source institution, supervised by a mentor, and will...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral and Master's candidates to pursue research related to American themes. The purpose of the fellowships is to afford students the opportunity to avail themselves of the funding source's resources. Eligible resea...

Fellowship with a stipend of $20,000 to USA, Canada, and International pre-doctoral students to study archaeology at an institute in Greece. This is a full-time research position offering the student the opportunity to conduct research that focuses on issues relat...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International scientists for innovative high-risk research projects related to immunotherapy treatments for cancer. The purpose of funding is to discover and develop new immunotherapy-based cancer treatments. Applicants are expected to c...

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students in grades six through twelve to participate in a documentary competition. Winners receive cash prizes of up to $5,000. Students create a short documentary video, five to six minutes in length, about issues th...

Fellowships to USA graduate students for opportunities to study abroad. Students will study cultures and languages in eligible foreign countries. The purpose of the program is to offer students the opportunity to gain knowledge that will assist them with future go...

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual or group of individuals to recognize outstanding contributions to the field of environmental sustainability. Nominations will be accepted for scientists, urban development experts, economists, energy specialists,...

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International postdoctoral students and recent graduates to participate in scientific research exchange programs in eligible countries. Funding is intended for the fellow to pursue postdoctoral research in a laboratory located in a ...

Grant of $60,000 to a USA, Canada, or International physician working in a lab or clinical oncology setting for oncology research on new medications. The grant payment is split between the physician and their mentor. Funding is intended to support an early-career ...

Grant of $50,000 to a USA physician with an oncology subspecialty to conduct research regarding life after a cancer diagnosis and treatment. Funding is intended to provide an early-career physician with funding to investigate elements of survivorship, and to enhan...

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International oncology researcher for research on supportive care for cancer patients. Funding is intended to support mentored studies conducted by early-career physicians that explore how to improve the quality of life of can...

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career oncologist for research in geriatric oncology. Funding is intended to support physicians as they transition from training to faculty appointments. Research on any type of cancer focusing on geriatric...

Grants to USA individuals affiliated with nonprofit organizations for research related to herbs. Eligible uses of funds include research materials and supplies, professional and technical assistance, and compensation for researchers. Funding is intended to further...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals to conduct research projects in the subject area of recorded sound. Projects can include a wide variety of topics under the umbrella of audio recording. Funding is intended for clerical, editoria...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations, hospitals, families, and individuals for activities that benefit local communities. Funding is intended for projects and programs in the areas of recreation, education, medical research, and medical needs. Funds may be used f...

Fellowships to USA medical students in MD or DO programs to conduct research in anesthesiology. Funding is intended to give students the opportunity to gain experience in scientific research and how to incorporate it into their medical careers. Students with US ci...

Fellowships to USA postdoctoral researchers to conduct biomedical research projects. Funding is intended to support fundamental scientific research into the causes, cures, and treatments for cancer and other human diseases. In addition to a fellowship stipend, sel...

Grants to Illinois PreK-12 teachers to take students on excursions related to the state's natural heritage. Funding is intended to explore and study some aspect of the state's biodiversity, which refers to the variety of life in a specific area. The field trip sho...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International research teams for research projects to develop early detection methods for breast cancer. Funding is intended to support seed projects to develop innovative techniques in developing biological methods of early breast cance...

Residencies to USA, Canada, and International artists for professional and artistic advancement. The program supports multidisciplinary artists whose work combines contemporary craft and photography. Participants will have the opportunity to develop innovative pro...

Residencies with a $1,000 stipend and in-kind services to USA, Canada, and International artists for professional and artistic advancement. The program supports artists working in wood, clay, glass, metal, and fiber by providing studio space and opportunities to s...

Grants to USA investigators for research related to ovarian cancer. Funding is intended to support new perspectives in the field, encourage collaboration, and deploy capital to promising projects. Applicants must have an MD, PhD, MD-PhD degree, or the equivalent d...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada faculty members at IHEs to create and teach courses on the topic of the State of Israel. Funding is intended to support activities related to course development and instruction, including but not limited to research, trave...

Grants to USA researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for multidisciplinary scientific research projects. Applicants are advised that required registrations may take several weeks to complete. Priority is given to p...

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school sophomores and juniors to recognize exceptional pieces of writing. Students must submit a writing based on a topic developed by the advisory committee. The themed piece should be written from the students' perso...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International military members and veterans for standardized testing and preparation course expenses. Funding is intended for current or retired members of the military and veterans. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent prior to sub...

In-kind support to USA high school employees for sports training equipment. The purpose of funding is to provide high-performance athletic equipment to high school students for strength training. Funding is intended to enhance student-athlete training and produce ...

Grants to USA weightlifters and weightlifting coaches for professional development opportunities. Funding is intended for education advancement courses that lead to certification. The purpose of funding is to encourage and enable the attainment of continuing educa...

In-kind support to USA, Canada, and International fitness professionals for professional development. The purpose of funding is to enable and encourage talented fitness professionals to enter the fitness industry. The chosen applicant will receive a variety of pro...

Grant of up to $5,000 to a USA law enforcement officer to purchase strength training equipment. Funding is intended to provide a law enforcement officer with the tools needed to improve their health and safety through enhanced physical training, including strength...

Scholarships of $2,500 to USA undergraduate students at a qualifying IHE to support studies related to marketing, advertising, and public relations. In addition to receiving funding, successful applicants will participate in a trip that includes career development...

Scholarships to USA graduate students at IHEs to pursue studies in marketing, advertising, or public relations. Successful applicants will receive funding and participate in career development workshops and activities. Full-time Master’s degree students with a m...