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Illinois grants for Public and State controlled institutions of higher education

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Childhood Cancer Research
$70,702
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 9, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $70,702.27 to Illinois-based nonprofit organizations, government entities, and educational institutions for research projects focused on childhood cancers affecting children from birth to age 14, emphasizing health equity and social determinants of health.

Health
Nonprofits
Monarch Butterfly and Pollinators Conservation Fund
$300,000
National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 22, 2025

This grant provides funding for conservation projects that restore and enhance habitats for monarch butterflies and other native pollinators, targeting nonprofit organizations, government entities, tribal groups, and educational institutions.

Environment
Nonprofits
State/Local Airport Improvement Program
$45,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 29, 2025

This program provides federal funding to public-use airports in Illinois for essential infrastructure improvements, safety enhancements, and capacity upgrades to support aviation development and economic growth.

Transportation
State governments
515-RIPS Regions IPS Trainers
$360,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Certified Community Mental Health Centers in Illinois to train and support agencies implementing the Individual Placement and Support model, helping individuals with serious mental illness secure competitive employment.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants
Contact for amount
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides funding for nonprofit and public organizations in the greater Chicagoland area to support music education initiatives, with a focus on projects in DeKalb County.

Education
City or township governments
Healthcare Telementoring Expansion Grant
$50,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports Illinois-based organizations in developing telementoring programs to improve healthcare access and outcomes for underserved and rural communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Future Energy Jobs Act Multi-Cultural Jobs Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations in Illinois that train and assist underserved populations in gaining employment in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
IL Transportation Enhancement Program (ITEP)
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2025

This program provides funding to local governments and eligible organizations for small-scale transportation projects that improve alternative transportation options, preserve cultural resources, and enhance community quality of life in Illinois.

Transportation
City or township governments
Fed. - Sp. Ed. - Pre-School Discretionary: IDEA Preschool Discretionary - Child Find Project
$300,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational agencies and organizations in Illinois to help identify and assist children with disabilities in accessing early intervention and special education services.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Fiscal Year 2025 Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (CCLC)
$600,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 26, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
CFCI Community Needs Grants
$15,000
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as education, health, and workforce development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fed. - Sp. Ed. - Pre-School Discretionary: IDEA Preschool Discretionary - STAR NET
$538,175
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to enhance professional development and resources for early childhood educators and families serving young children with disabilities.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Improving Youth Mental Health Grant
$150,000
Cigna Group Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide programs to improve the mental health of underserved youth aged 5-18, focusing on conflict resolution, family-school partnerships, and trauma-focused services in specific states.

Education
Nonprofits
Expanding Access & Resources to Behavioral Health Impact Grant
$40,000
United Way of the Wabash Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Dec 15, 2025

Date Added

Sep 16, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for nonprofits and community organizations in Indiana and Illinois to develop and expand programs that improve mental health and substance use outcomes, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits
Interfacility Communication and Infection Prevention Efforts Via XDRO Registry
$212,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 15, 2025

This grant provides funding to support the maintenance and enhancement of a registry that facilitates infection surveillance and communication among healthcare facilities in Illinois, particularly focusing on those serving high-risk communities.

Health
Nonprofits
Workforce Poverty Initiative - Employment Barrier Fund
$3,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 2, 2025

This funding opportunity provides $3 million to nonprofit organizations and community colleges in Illinois to help low-income individuals overcome barriers to employment, such as transportation and childcare, enabling them to achieve sustainable jobs and financial independence.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Antibiotic Stewardship Campaign
$150,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to improve antibiotic prescribing practices and promote health equity in healthcare settings, particularly in long-term care facilities.

Health
Nonprofits
Galesburg Community Foundation’s Turnout Grant
Contact for amount
Galesburg Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides full funding to local nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in Knox, Warren, and Henderson Counties to support impactful projects in areas such as arts, health, education, and community enhancement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Chicago Region Food System Fund
$200,000
Chicago Region Food System Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 3, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community groups in the greater Chicago area to strengthen the local food system through infrastructure improvements or policy advocacy focused on equity and sustainability.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
UWLC Emergency Food and Shelter Program
$14,455
United Way of Lee County (UW)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies in Lee County to deliver emergency food, shelter, and utility services to individuals and families facing economic hardship.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits