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Grants for Illinois Individuals

Explore 1,153 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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1,153 grants found

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Research to Cure Fragile X Syndrome

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International PIs, grad students, postdocs, and technicians for research to create therapies for Fragile X syndrome. Applicants must contact the funding source and submit an LOI prior to a full grant application. Funding is intended for ...

GrantWatch ID#: 219584

Grants to Illinois Nonprofits, Agencies, and Individuals for Arts Initiatives

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $12,000 to Illinois nonprofit organizations, government agencies, libraries, park districts, IHEs, and individuals in eligible regions for arts initiatives. Funding is intended for events, programming, and/or professional development related to th...

GrantWatch ID#: 219805

Grants to Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska Individuals for Projects to Improve Neighborhoods and F...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to Iowa, Illinois, and Nebraska individuals for projects to improve neighborhoods and foster positive change in local communities. Priority is given to projects that enhance the local quality of life, address inequities, and foster social co...

GrantWatch ID#: 220005

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Individuals to Participate in a Business Fellow...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International individuals to participate in a business fellowship program. Participants between the ages of 18 and 40 will take part in a 12-week program that includes mentorship and practical learning, and provides them with ongoi...

GrantWatch ID#: 220056

Opportunity for Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia, and Illinois Faculty to Me...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee, Virginia, and Illinois faculty at historically and predominantly black colleges to mentor undergraduate students. Through the program, faculty mentors will work with college students on research projects to...

GrantWatch ID#: 220390

Grants to Illinois Businesses in Eligible Locations for the Design and Installation of Exterio...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 and grants of up to $4,000 to Illinois qualifying businesses in eligible locations to support the design and installation of exterior building signs. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Priority will be given to food and...

GrantWatch ID#: 220575

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address the Risks of Advanced AI

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations and individuals for projects to address the risks of advanced AI. Funding is intended for a wide range of project types, including training, mentorship, groups, events, and media resources such as videos, podc...

GrantWatch ID#: 220907

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Individuals for Careers to Reduce Global Catastrophes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals seeking to develop careers in reducing global risks for catastrophes. Particular interest is placed on pursuing careers related to mitigating biological threats or risks related to AI. Funding is intended for a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 220913

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations to Address Global Catastrophes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for projects to build capacity to address potential catastrophes on a global scale. Priority focus is on projects that address and mitigate the risks of biological threats or risks related to A...

GrantWatch ID#: 220923

Grants to USA Individuals with Bleeding Disorders for Financial Assistance

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA individuals with bleeding disorders for financial assistance. Funding is intended to assist individuals and families in meeting their basic and urgent needs and improving their quality of life. Eligible expenses include utilities, med...

GrantWatch ID#: 221014

Grants to USA Families to Attend Camps for Families Impacted by Bleeding Disorders

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA families impacted by chronic bleeding disorders to cover expenses related to attending camp. Funding is intended to cover costs related to camps that specifically cater to chronicle bleeding disorder patients and their families, includi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221015

Grants to USA Individuals for Camp Counselor Exchange Programs at Camps for Children with Blee...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $500 to USA individuals for travel expenses related to volunteering at camps serving children with chronic bleeding disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to encourage exchange between experienced counselors by covering expenses related to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221017

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International Founders of Startups to Receive Funding and Men...

Deadline: Ongoing

Opportunity for USA, Canada, and International founders of startups to receive funding and mentorship from the funding source. The purpose of the program is to assist with the integration of artificial intelligence across all sectors. In addition to funding, found...

GrantWatch ID#: 221222

Grants to USA Veterinarians and Vet Techs to Travel to Under-Resourced Communities to Provide ...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA veterinarians and vet techs to travel to under-resourced communities to provide veterinary services. Funding is intended to cover travel expenses for qualified vets so they can provide services to companion animals in need across the country and to s...

GrantWatch ID#: 221259

Grants to USA Individuals for Volunteer Animal Welfare Trips

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA qualifying individuals for expenses related to volunteer trips to deliver animal care services throughout the world. Eligible travel expenses covered by the grant funding include airfare, meals, accommodations, and mileage. Both domes...

GrantWatch ID#: 221265

Scholarships to USA Individuals for Biodynamic Educational Opportunities

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships of up to $500 to USA individuals for biodynamic educational opportunities. Funding is intended to give more people access to training, conferences, online and in-person courses, and other educational opportunities on the topic. Applicants are able to ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221397

Awards to USA Individuals and Organizations to Recognize Their Acts of Civil Bravery

Deadline: Ongoing

Awards of up to $50,000 to USA individuals and nonprofit organizations to recognize their acts of civic bravery. This award is intended to honor people and organizations with active civic engagement and grassroots efforts to support democracy, equality, free speec...

GrantWatch ID#: 221406

Scholarships to USA Individuals in Medical School to Attend a Conference on Stomach Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Scholarships to USA and territories medical school students, residents, or fellows to attend an event focusing on stomach cancer research. The event must be a significant scientific or educational conference of an international or national medical association that...

GrantWatch ID#: 221503

Grants for Kentucky, Illinois, and Tennessee Families Facing Childhood Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to Kentucky, Illinois, and Tennessee residents in eligible counties to support families in the community facing a childhood cancer diagnosis. Eligible expenses include automobile insurance, house or rent payments, utility bills, automobile repairs, automobi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221526

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Managing Alagille Syndrome

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,500 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to managing Alagille Syndrome. Funding is intended for expenses related to purchasing supplements and vitamins to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must have a household in...

GrantWatch ID#: 221530

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Amyloidosis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA low-income individuals for assistance in paying for treatments for Amyloidosis. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs or biologics to treat the disease. Eligible applicants must...

GrantWatch ID#: 221531

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Amyotrophic Lateral Scleros...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $15,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Amyotrophic Lateral Sclerosis. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applica...

GrantWatch ID#: 221532

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for ANCA Vasculitis Treatment Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating ANCA-Associated Vasculitis and Granulomatosis with Polyangiitis. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and man...

GrantWatch ID#: 221533

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Blepharitis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Blepharitis. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must have a hou...

GrantWatch ID#: 221534

Grants to USA Low-Income Cancer Patients for Costs Related to Obtaining Home Services

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,000 to USA qualifying low-income cancer patients to cover costs related to home care. Funding is intended for copays for medical equipment purchases and home healthcare services. Eligible applicants must have a household income limit of 500% of ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221537

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals to Cover Costs Related to Treating Cardiomyopathy

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $7,500 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating cardiomyopathy. Funding is intended for copayments or premium assistance for eligible Medicare beneficiaries to obtain prescription drugs (or biologics) for the treatment of ca...

GrantWatch ID#: 221539

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Chronic Lymphocytic Leukemia. Funding is intended for costs associated with prescription drugs and biologics used in the treatment of the disease. Eligible applicants must have...

GrantWatch ID#: 221540

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Treating Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Congenital Sucrase-Isomaltase Deficiency. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligi...

GrantWatch ID#: 221541

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals to Treat Cushing's Disease or Cushing's Syndrome

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Cushing's Disease or Cushing's Syndrome. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligib...

GrantWatch ID#: 221542

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Dupuytren's Disease

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Dupuytren's Disease. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must ha...

GrantWatch ID#: 221544

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Travel Costs Related to Treating Gout

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $2,500 to USA low-income individuals to cover travel costs related to treating Gout. Funding is intended to assist with eligible transportation costs related to receiving treatment for the disease. Eligible applicants must have a household income l...

GrantWatch ID#: 221545

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Hyperoxaluria

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Hyperoxaluria. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must have a h...

GrantWatch ID#: 221548

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals to Treat Inborn Metabolic or Genetic Bile Acid Deficiency

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Inborn Metabolic or Genetic Bile Acid Deficiency. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease...

GrantWatch ID#: 221550

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Mantle Cell Lymphoma

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,500 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Mantle Cell Lymphoma. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must h...

GrantWatch ID#: 221551

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals to Treat Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Metabolic Dysfunction-Associated Steatohepatitis. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease...

GrantWatch ID#: 221552

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Multiple Myeloma

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Multiple Myeloma. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must have ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221553

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Multiple Sclerosis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating multiple sclerosis. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 221554

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Myelodysplastic Syndromes

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,500 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Myelodysplastic Syndromes. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants m...

GrantWatch ID#: 221555

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals to Treat Neurocognitive Disease with Psychosis

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Neurocognitive Disease with Psychosis. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221556

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Ovarian Cancer

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,500 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Ovarian Cancer. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must have a ...

GrantWatch ID#: 221558

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Peyronie's Disease

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,600 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Peyronie's Disease. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must hav...

GrantWatch ID#: 221560

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Porphyrias

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Porphyrias. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants must have a hous...

GrantWatch ID#: 221561

Grants to USA Qualifying Low-Income Individuals for Treating Pulmonary Hypertension Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,500 to USA qualifying low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Pulmonary Hypertension. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible appl...

GrantWatch ID#: 221563

Grants to USA Qualifying Low-Income Individuals for Treating Renal Cell Carcinoma Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $6,500 to USA qualifying low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Renal Cell Carcinoma. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applic...

GrantWatch ID#: 221564

Grants to USA Qualifying Low-Income Individuals for Costs Related to Treating Schizophrenia

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $4,000 to USA qualifying low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Schizophrenia. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applicants mu...

GrantWatch ID#: 221565

Grants to USA Qualifying Low-Income Individuals for Tardive Dyskinesia Treatment Costs

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA qualifying low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Tardive Dyskinesia. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 221568

Grants to USA Low-Income Individuals for Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia Treatment

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $8,000 to USA low-income individuals to cover costs related to treating Waldenstrom Macroglobulinemia. Funding is intended for costs associated with premiums or co-pays to obtain prescription drugs to treat and manage the disease. Eligible applican...

GrantWatch ID#: 221569

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Organizations for Activities to Advance Education and...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and International organizations for activities to advance education and healthcare equity. Funding focus areas include medical research and screenings, supporting STEM programming, healthcare services for underserved populations, and meal pr...

GrantWatch ID#: 221779

Grants to USA, Canada, and International Journalists and News Entities for Projects Covering t...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants to USA, Canada, and international journalists and news entities for projects covering the impact of conflict. Funding is intended for reporting costs as well as increased expenses that accompany reporting from conflict areas. Applicants are required to incl...

GrantWatch ID#: 221919

Grants to USA Physician Assistants and PA Teaching Faculty to Assess the Impact of Oral Health...

Deadline: Ongoing

Grants of up to $3,000 to USA physician assistants and PA teaching faculty for research initiatives related to oral health education strategies. Funding is intended for research activities that assess the impact of strategies to integrate oral health education int...

GrantWatch ID#: 221969
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What types of grants are available for individuals on GrantWatch?

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.

Does GrantWatch include college scholarships and fellowships for individuals?

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.

Do individuals need a nonprofit sponsor to apply for grants?

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.

How often is the GrantWatch grant database updated?

GrantWatch's research team human-verifies and updates listings daily, with over a thousand new grant opportunities added each week. Deadlines, eligibility rules, and award amounts are checked regularly to keep the database accurate.