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Grants for Illinois Individuals

Explore 1,162 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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1,162 grants found

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Physician for Research on Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career physician to conduct research studies on mantle cell lymphoma. Funding is intended to support a clinical or preclinical research project under the supervision of a mentor that will advance the unders...

GrantWatch ID#: 224812

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Lymphocytic Leukemia Research

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International early-career oncologist to carry out research on chronic lymphocytic leukemia. Funding is intended to support a preclinical or clinical research project under the supervision of a mentor that will improve the und...

GrantWatch ID#: 224814

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Oncologist for Research to Advance Early Diagnosis

Deadline: 03/11/27

Grant of $50,000 to a USA, Canada, or International qualifying physician to conduct research studies in clinical oncology centered on early-stage detection. Funding is intended to support a clinical or preclinical research project conducted by an early-career onco...

GrantWatch ID#: 231459

Scholarships to USA and Canada High School and College Students for Training and Education Rel...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships to USA and Canada high school and college students for training and education to pursue careers in the dude ranch industry. Funding is intended for studies in a wide range of fields that have relevance to the industry. Scholarship recipients must comm...

GrantWatch ID#: 221336

Fellowship to a USA or Canada Early-Career MD or DO in Psychiatry for Health Policy Research

Deadline: 03/15/27

Fellowship to a USA or Canada early-career MD or DO in general or child psychiatry to create and carry out a research study related to health services or policy. The fellow will conduct studies under the instruction of a research mentor and will have access to the...

GrantWatch ID#: 223385

Grants to USA Individuals for Historic Preservation Activities

Deadline: 03/15/27

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA individuals for historic preservation activities. The purpose of funding is to support initiatives that advance the funding source's mission of preserving and showcasing historic tools, crafts, and trades, as well as interpreting how ...

GrantWatch ID#: 227464

Scholarships to USA Students, Trade Apprentices, Museum Professionals, and Individuals to Atte...

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships to USA students, trade apprentices, museum professionals, and individuals to attend an annual conference on the topic of historic preservation. Funding will cover the cost of conference registration and events, as well as hotel accommodation for the l...

GrantWatch ID#: 227465

Scholarships to USA Individuals to Acquire Skills for a Career in Historic Preservation

Deadline: 03/15/27

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to USA individuals to acquire practical skills for a career in historic preservation. Funding is intended to support the learning of a specific trade utilized for historical preservation. Eligible uses of funding include equipment, too...

GrantWatch ID#: 227466

Awards to USA, Canada, and International High School Educators for Excellence in Education

Deadline: 03/18/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International high school educators for outstanding contributions to the field of education. Applicants must register as an educator with the funding source prior to applying. Funding is intended to recognize exceptional educators who ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 193851

Fellowships to USA Researchers, Historians, Teachers, and Students to Conduct Research on Amer...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Fellowships to USA historians, K-12 teachers, writers, IHE students, and others to conduct history-related research projects in Ohio. Applicants are required to contact staff prior to applying. Selected fellows will conduct projects using materials from a designat...

GrantWatch ID#: 210043

Grant to a USA Doctoral Student to Complete a Dissertation on US Politics or Public Policy

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grant of $5,000 to a USA doctoral student to assist with research necessary to complete a dissertation in US politics or public policy. Funding is intended for research to be conducted at the funding source's facility in Michigan. Eligible research fields include ...

GrantWatch ID#: 216277

Grants to USA and Austria Researchers for Research Projects on Pre-WWII Connections Between th...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Grants of up to $25,000 to USA and Austria researchers for research projects on pre-WWII connections between the two countries. Research may be on a wide array of topics including history, culture, economics, politics, or law. Projects may take place elsewhere if ...

GrantWatch ID#: 218741

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions in Mathematical Research

Deadline: 03/31/27

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for contributions in mathematical research. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to authors for outstanding publications in the field. Eligible publications include notable surveys, books, ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219939

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for a Formative Mathematical Work

Deadline: 03/31/27

Award of $5,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for notable contributions in the study of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to an author of a written work that has had lasting importance or fundamental impact on the devel...

GrantWatch ID#: 219940

Fellowships to USA, Canada, and International Doctoral Candidates for Dissertation Research th...

Deadline: 03/31/27

Fellowships of $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International doctoral candidates for support of historical research that utilizes the collections of a specified institution. Funding, free housing, and office space will assist graduate students working on their dissert...

GrantWatch ID#: 222783

Grants to USA Painters Over the Age of 45 to Promote American Art

Deadline: 04/01/27

Grants of up to $36,000 to USA individual painters and groups of painters over the age of 45 who need financial assistance. The goal of this program is to support the creation of American art and to support American artists who have not been shown fitting recognit...

GrantWatch ID#: 178264

Fellowships to USA Researchers Affiliated with IHEs and Nonprofits for Collaborative Scientifi...

Deadline: 04/14/27

Fellowships to USA and territories researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education and nonprofit organizations for collaborative scientific research activities. The purpose of the program is to provide career development opportunities for fellows and ...

GrantWatch ID#: 212808

Opportunity for USA Undergraduate, Graduate, and Postgraduate Students to Gain Experience in t...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Opportunity for USA undergraduate, graduate, and postgraduate students to gain experience in the field of neuroscience at a hospital in California. Applicants attending Historically Black Colleges and Universities are encouraged to apply, as well as students from ...

GrantWatch ID#: 200913

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Senior Folklore Scholar to Recognize Lifetime Achieve...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International senior scholar to recognize lifetime achievement in the field of folklore. The purpose of the award program is to honor outstanding scholarly work over the course of the individual's career. In addition to the monet...

GrantWatch ID#: 222474

Awards to USA, Canada, and International Scholars and Publishers for Outstanding Books Related...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Awards to USA, Canada, and International scholars and publishers to recognize outstanding published works related to folklore. The purpose of the award program is to honor book-length works related to folklore from around the world. Books may be either physically ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222478

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Folklorist to Recognize Outstanding Lifetime Accompli...

Deadline: 04/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International folklorist to recognize outstanding lifetime accomplishments in the field. Nominees will be judged by their work in the field, including publications, awards, work positions, honors, and any other evidence that demo...

GrantWatch ID#: 222483

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Scholar to Honor Leadership in the Field of Folklore

Deadline: 04/15/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International scholar to honor leadership and accomplishments in the field of folklore. The purpose of the award is to recognize exceptional leadership in teaching, program development, advising, organizational development, and t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222484

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Investigators for Research on Brain Tumors

Deadline: 09/30/27 LOI Date: 04/30/27

Grants to USA, Canada, and International investigators for research related to brain tumors. Applicants are required to submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for basic and translational medical research projects that will improve the...

GrantWatch ID#: 197044

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations, Businesses, Agencies, and Individuals ...

Deadline: 04/30/27

Grants of up to $25,000 USA, Canada, and International organizations, businesses, agencies, and individuals for environmental conservation projects. Funding is intended for activities in the focus areas of stewardship, conservation, and education. Projects may be ...

GrantWatch ID#: 217574

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Funding Source Member to Recognize Volunteerism

Deadline: 04/30/27

Award of $500 to a USA, Canada, or International funding source member to recognize outstanding volunteerism. The purpose of the award is to acknowledge and honor a service volunteer who demonstrates commitment and dedication to supporting, promoting, and growing ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222907

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Students to Develop Practical, Innovative Solut...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International students and teams of students ages 4-18 to participate in a competition to develop innovative solutions to global problems. The competition was designed to inspire youth from around the world to solve real-life probl...

GrantWatch ID#: 180979

Grants to USA Independent Researchers for Military History Research Projects

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants to USA individuals for research projects on military history. Funding is intended for research on topics that have not been previously investigated in depth. The research will be conducted at a military heritage center. Veterans, minorities, women, and indi...

GrantWatch ID#: 181948

Grants and In-Kind Support to USA Early-Stage Jewelry Designers for Activities to Promote Busi...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants and in-kind support to USA early-stage jewelry designers for career-building activities. In addition to the cash grant, merchandise, feedback, and industry recognition will be given to emerging entrepreneurs who work primarily in silver. The purpose of the ...

GrantWatch ID#: 188787

Grant to a USA, Canada, or International Registered Nurse to Evaluate the Efficacy of an Evide...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grant of up to $20,000 to a USA, Canada, or International registered nurse to evaluate the efficacy of an evidence-based practice model in clinical settings. Funding is intended to support projects that are nurse-led but may be inter-professional in design. Projec...

GrantWatch ID#: 215421

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Graduate Students to Pursue Projects in the Field of ...

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of $4,000 and grants of $8,000 to USA, Canada, and International graduate students to pursue projects in the field of folklore. Funding is intended for expenses related to fieldwork that contributes to the student's thesis or dissertation. The purpose of th...

GrantWatch ID#: 222488

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Authors of Works Related to Catholicism

Deadline: 05/01/27

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International authors of works related to Catholicism. The purpose of the awards program is to recognize and promote the works of scholars in vernacular Catholicism. Eligible nominated works should be interdisciplinary, with a focus on t...

GrantWatch ID#: 222531

Grants to USA and Canada High School Math Teachers for Data Science Lessons

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada high school mathematics teachers to develop lessons related to data science. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. The purpose of the program is to support the development and implementati...

GrantWatch ID#: 231170

Grants to USA and Canada Math Teachers and Coaches for Tools and Tech to Teach Math

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada PK-12 mathematics teachers and math coaches affiliated with schools and institutions to incorporate tools and technology in the teaching of mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 231172

Scholarships to USA and Canada IHE Students to Pursue Math Teaching Careers

Deadline: 05/01/27

Scholarships of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada college sophomores and graduate students to pursue degrees in teaching secondary education mathematics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended to provide financi...

GrantWatch ID#: 231173

Awards to USA and Canada Math Teachers to Recognize Exemplary Career Accomplishments

Deadline: 05/01/27

Awards to USA and Canada mathematics teachers to recognize exemplary career accomplishments in math education. Nominees must be members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the award is to honor distinguished achievement in math education at the na...

GrantWatch ID#: 231174

Scholarships to USA and Canada IHE Students to Pursue Careers in Teaching Math

Deadline: 05/01/27

Scholarships of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada college and university students to pursue careers in teaching mathematics. Applicants must become members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the fund is to support students seeking to teach middle or...

GrantWatch ID#: 231175

In-Kind Membership to USA and Canada IHE Students to Pursue Math Teaching Careers

Deadline: 05/01/27

In-kind grants of membership enrollment to USA and Canada higher education students pursuing degrees in teaching math. Students must be members of the funding source's organization and must be in their final year of studies towards a degree in teaching math at any...

GrantWatch ID#: 231176

Scholarships to USA and Canada Grade 6-12 Math Teachers for Professional Development

Deadline: 05/01/27

Scholarships of up to $3,000 to USA and Canada mathematics teachers for grade 6-12 students to pursue professional development related to specific topics. Applicants must be members of the funding source's institution to apply. Funding is intended for education in...

GrantWatch ID#: 231177

Scholarships to USA and Canada IHE Students Pursuing Careers in Teaching Math

Deadline: 05/01/27

Scholarships of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada college and university students to pursue studies in teaching mathematics. Applicants must become members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the fund is to assist students seeking to teach elementar...

GrantWatch ID#: 231178

Scholarships to USA and Canada IHE Students Pursuing Careers in Teaching Math

Deadline: 05/01/27

Scholarships of up to $10,000 to USA and Canada college and university students to pursue studies in teaching middle and high school mathematics. Applicants must become members of the funding source's organization. The purpose of the fund is to assist students see...

GrantWatch ID#: 231179

Grants to USA and Canada Schools and Organizations for Math Teacher Professional Education

Deadline: 05/01/27

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA and Canada math organizations, schools, and school districts for professional education for math teachers. Applicants must be members of the funding source's organization. Eligible expenses include materials, consultants, registration...

GrantWatch ID#: 231180

Grants to USA Military Service Members and their Dependents to Receive Equestrian Training

Deadline: 05/15/27

Grants of $1,000 to USA current and former military service members and their family members to receive equestrian training. Funding is intended to provide beneficiaries with dressage educational experiences that are outside the rider's typical training plan. Exam...

GrantWatch ID#: 208121

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual for Contributions in the Field of Mathemat...

Deadline: 05/31/27

Award of $8,000 to a USA, Canada, or International individual for contributions in the study of mathematics. The purpose of the program is to give recognition to Ph.D.s for outstanding publications in the field. Eligible nominees must have works that were publishe...

GrantWatch ID#: 219832

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits for Education, Health, and Human Services for the Underserved in...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for education, health, and human services programming in eligible locations. Funding is intended to benefit underserved populations. Special consideration will be given to organizations that address the needs of children ...

GrantWatch ID#: 146965

Grants to USA Individuals, Organizations, and Institutions to Preserve Amateur Video

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA individuals, organizations, and institutions to preserve home and amateur film and video and transfer those materials to digital format. The program's vision is to preserve the histories of local culture and make these materials avail...

GrantWatch ID#: 162322

Grants to USA Scholars and Graduate Students to Support Expenses of History Projects Conducted...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Grants to USA scholars and graduate students to support expenses of history projects conducted through interviews. Funding is intended for the costs of travel and accommodations incurred by meeting with interviewees, as well as for equipment purchases. The purpose...

GrantWatch ID#: 222789

Prizes to USA, Canada, and International Massage Therapists for Interesting Published Case Rep...

Deadline: 06/01/27

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International massage therapy practitioners and students to win cash prizes for interesting published case reports that impact the massage therapy profession. The purpose of the contest is to provide opportunities for therapists to...

GrantWatch ID#: 225927

Awards to USA Current or Former Educators at IHEs for Inspiring Students to Contribute to Soci...

Deadline: 06/15/27

Awards to USA professors, instructors, and teachers at IHEs to honor educators who have inspired students to contribute to society. Nominees may be current or former academic faculty members whose influence on their former students brought them to establish a conc...

GrantWatch ID#: 219865

Awards to USA, Canada, and International IHE Students in the Field of Folklore to Attend a Con...

Deadline: 06/15/27

Awards of $500 to USA, Canada, and International undergraduate and graduate students working in the field of public folklore. The award funds will be used to cover costs related to attending an annual conference hosted by the funding source. Eligible nominees are ...

GrantWatch ID#: 222497

Award to a USA, Canada, or International Individual to Attend a Literary Conference

Deadline: 06/15/27

Award to a USA, Canada, or International individual to attend a literary conference. The award is intended for a folklorist who works in public programming to attend an annual meeting. Funding is intended to offset the costs of meeting registration, lodging, trans...

GrantWatch ID#: 222522
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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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