Grants for Illinois Nonprofits & 501(c)(3) Organizations

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and animal welfare agencies for disaster relief. Funding is intended to cover the costs of pet food and supplies, medical supplies, temporary shelter for pets, transportation, and other costs associated with c...

Grants to USA organizations for projects and programs that address health, human services, and/or education. Funding is intended for programs that promote excellence in those three areas. Previous awardees must wait two years after their previous grant before appl...

Grants of up to $1,000 to USA qualifying nonprofit organizations to trial a plant-based menu at an event. The purpose of this program is to encourage organizations to switch to plant-based food for all events. After the funded event, applicants must schedule a boa...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for operating support. The purpose of funding is to assist well-managed organizations with their charitable activities. Eligible organizations have a proven track record of delivering quality services to their target populatio...

In-kind donations of bread products to USA nonprofit organizations, public schools, and religious organizations in the contiguous states to assist people in need. Applicants must commit to distributing the products to ill people, at-risk or underserved children an...

Grants of up to $25,000 and in-kind support to USA Native Indigenous youth filmmakers for the production of short films. Funding is intended to cover the production costs of short story films on the topics of health and wellness, science, education, art, climate a...

Grants to USA public schools and libraries to implement STEM projects in rural and low-income communities. Funding is intended to support projects that foster interest in technology-related careers and engage students in solving real-world problems with computer t...

Donations of safety items to USA individuals, first responders, police departments, and resource centers to increase the personal safety of individuals with autism. Caregivers of people with autism may request a tracking bracelet or a seat belt cover, and first re...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for social justice projects and programs. Funding is intended for programs addressing the challenges faced by people affected by displacement and injustice. Supported focus areas include advocacy, power building, movement cros...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to strengthen existing projects and programs. Applicants must contact program staff before applying. Funding is intended to support social services, civic and cultural programs, medicine and science projects, youth facilities,...

In-kind donations valued at $40,000 to Illinois PreK-8 schools and organizations serving disadvantaged children in eligible locations. Successful applicants will receive a vanload of school supplies and personal items delivered to their institution, including athl...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects in the focus areas of education, environmental science, and human services. Priority is for organizations that align with more than one of the funding source's focus areas. The Foundation primarily su...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives that have significant impact on either middle school education or solar energy in underserved communities. Applicants must contact the funding source prior to submitting a letter of intent. Funding is intended ...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and activities to address a broad range of community needs. The funder's focus is on issues relating to community service providers, veterans and their families, the developmentally disabled, the preservation of w...

Grants to USA nonprofit and for-profit performance venues and promoters to respond to emergencies. Eligible applicants work in the areas of performing arts, comedy, and music. Funding is intended for recovery from emergencies including natural and man-made disaste...

Grants to USA swimming lesson providers for programs to teach children and youth how to swim. Funding is intended for programs using certified instructors and a recognized curriculum. Lessons must have a low student-to-instructor ratio and must meet the minimum nu...

In-kind services to USA nonprofit organizations to evaluate their cybersecurity and make recommendations on how to reduce risks and improve security. Awardees will receive a comprehensive evaluation and report on their current vulnerabilities, as well as suggestio...

Grants to USA tribal councils, government agencies, IHEs, research entities, community groups, and NGOs for conservation and research projects related to the Arctic. Funding is intended to have a positive impact on coastal communities as well as to benefit wildlif...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for the expansion of public charter schools. Applicants must first complete a questionnaire before submitting a full application. Funding is intended for schools that wish to serve about one thousand additional...

Grants of $1,000 and grants of up to $10,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals, nonprofit organizations, and groups to promote alternatives to meat consumption. Eligible types of projects include the introduction of plant-based menus in institutions, p...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs to help youth develop life skills. Funding is intended in particular for education programs and any strategies and programs that encourage young adults to be involved in the aviation and aerospace ind...

Grants to USA nonprofit and faith-based organizations, public and private schools, government agencies, and eligible groups for community benefit projects. Funding is intended for initiatives in the focus areas of education, health care, crisis management, and vet...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible regions for unforeseen expenses. Applicants must contact program staff prior to applying. Funding is intended to help organizations cope with emergency situations that involve unexpected costs. Examples includ...

Grants of up to $10,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives in the focus areas of food security, waste reduction, and agricultural education in regions served by the funding source. The purpose of the grant program is to advance the well-being of local ...

Grants to USA and territories local, Tribal, and state government agencies for emergency assistance to manage and contain wildfires. Funding is intended for firefighting activities, emergency protective measures, and administrative expenses. Eligible fires are loc...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for programs to benefit residents. Funding is intended to support applicants who have experienced difficulty in obtaining grants from other sources. Eligible activities include education and programs...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations in eligible locations for education, medical research, and religious activities. Funding is primarily intended for applicants who have experienced difficulties obtaining grants from other sources. Eligible activities incl...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit, grassroots, and community-based organizations, leaders, and social enterprises to support programs led by women. Funding is intended to foster advocacy, leadership, and sustainable development. Th...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for initiatives related to conservation, education, and health. Applicants should be able to demonstrate strong leadership and sufficient organizational capacity. The goal of the funding program is to assist organizations that...

Grants and in-kind support to USA, Canada, and International nonprofit organizations for programs and projects that address the health and welfare of children. Funding is intended to support causes and organizations that make a positive difference in children's li...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations and educational institutions for programs or projects to provide healthcare education to healthcare professionals and/or to the public. Funding may be used for a wide variety of activities. Partnerships and collaborative proje...

Grants of up to $40,000 to USA, Canada, and International individuals and organizations for reseaerch projects related to GM2 gangliosidosis. The purpose of the grant program is to support clinical or pre-clinical research projects that accelerate the advancement ...

Grants of up to $50,000 to USA nonprofit organizations, government agencies, schools, and churches for programs and projects to enrich the lives of children and youth. Focus areas for funding include education, youth development, arts and culture, safety, humanita...

Grants to USA colleges, universities, and organizations to provide scholarships to students who meet certain criteria. Funding is intended to assist in the development of young adults across the nation. Students eligible to receive the scholarships through their u...

Grants to Illinois nonprofit organizations for activities that support disadvantaged children and address community needs. Funding is intended to help provide educational field trips that heighten the awareness of disadvantaged children regarding the significance...

Grants to USA, Canada, and International researchers affiliated with institutions of higher education for research projects related to neurological disorders. The purpose of the grant program is to support research that addresses gaps in the science of SCN2A-relat...

Grants of up to $35,000 to USA nonprofit organizations and educational programs for projects to enhance civic education, appreciation of the arts, and basic scientific research. Funding is intended for projects to increase access to classical art, to conduct scien...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations that address poverty in young people and families. The funding source supports organizations with compelling solutions to address social issues that inhibit social and economic mobility among target populations and the communi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects that positively impact the lives of youth. Funding is intended for projects that raise awareness about sustainable living and environmental responsibility, as well as those that provide opportunities for education...

Grants and in-kind support to USA nonprofit organizations to increase the capacity of newsrooms to provide news sources for local audiences. In addition to funding, grantees will receive coaching, capacity-building resources, peer learning opportunities, and other...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations for projects and programs that strengthen the Jewish community. Funding is intended for programs that welcome all Jews, with a specific emphasis on young adults up to age 40. Grants may be used to sustain important community i...

Opportunity for Illinois nonprofit organizations to partner with the funding source to address community issues in eligible regions. Applicants must submit a letter of inquiry prior to applying. Eligible organizations create civic partnerships to address problems ...

Grants to Illinois organizations in eligible regions for professional development activities for staff. Funding is intended to support leaders in communities that have been historically underserved. Priority will be given to organizations that focus on community e...

Grants of up to $5,000 to US nonprofit legal services organizations to advance their operations and capabilities. Funding is intended to enhance the organization's procedures by, for example, upgrading technology, offering professional development, determining the...

Grants to Illinois organizations to improve the quality of life for individuals in underserved communities in eligible regions. Funding is available in several funding areas: infrastructure, pre-development of industrial areas and commercial corridors, and communi...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations in multiple states for capital improvement projects to benefit local communities in which the funding source has a business presence. Organizations located in select counties in Colorado, Illinois, Kansas, Nebraska, Iowa, Sout...

Grants to USA and territories nonprofit organizations for early-stage projects to empower Jews of color to be full participants and leaders in Jewish life. Applicants must contact the grants team to set up a meeting before submitting an application. Projects that ...

Grants of up to $5,000 to USA nonprofit organizations for programs and projects to assist individuals with chronic bleeding disorders. Funding is intended to improve the health and quality of life for bleeding disorder patients. Eligible activities include educati...

Grants to USA nonprofit organizations to improve the quality of life for families, individuals, and local communities. Funding is intended to support nonprofits working to uphold family values, advance healthcare, and assist the disadvantaged. The Foundation takes...

Grants to USA IHEs, Tribal entities, health systems, and nonprofit organizations for initiatives to strengthen Indigenous populations. Applicants must contact the funding source before submitting an application. Focus areas include language revitalization, communi...