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Illinois Education Grants

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Title I - Migrant Education: Title I Migrant - Summer Term
$700,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE).
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding provides support for educational programs aimed at helping migratory children and youth in Illinois overcome learning challenges caused by their transient lifestyles during the summer months.

Education
Nonprofits
Antimicrobial Stewardship Training and Education
$100,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Jan 31, 2025

Date Added

Jan 20, 2025

This funding opportunity is designed for organizations in Illinois to improve healthcare professionals' knowledge and practices in antimicrobial prescribing and stewardship, ultimately addressing antimicrobial resistance and promoting health equity.

Health
Public housing authorities
Impact Central Illinois Grant Program 2025
$100,000
Impact Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 11, 2024

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Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE)
$4,000,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This funding opportunity supports organizations that provide adult education and literacy services to help English language learners improve their language skills while gaining knowledge for economic independence and civic engagement.

Education
City or township governments
FY 25 ILETSB - Officer Recruitment and Retention Grant
$1,000,000
Illinois Law Enforcement and Training Board
State

Application Deadline

Jan 22, 2025

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This program provides financial support to local governments, public colleges, and qualified nonprofits to help hire and retain law enforcement officers, improving recruitment and retention efforts across the state.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Homelessness and Housing Insecurity Support Pilot Project
$25,000
Illinois Community College Board
State

Application Deadline

Dec 16, 2024

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This funding opportunity provides community colleges in Illinois with up to $25,000 each to create programs that assist students facing homelessness or housing insecurity.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
2025 Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Grants Program
$15,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 4, 2024

This program provides funding and leadership opportunities for high school students in DeKalb County, Illinois, to engage in philanthropy and support initiatives that improve the quality of life for local youth.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Grants to Improve and Enhance the Quality of Education in Illinois
$250
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 3, 2024

This program provides financial support to educators in Boone and Winnebago Counties to fund innovative projects that enhance the quality of education for students from Early Childhood through Grade 12.

Education
County governments
Enter Friends’ 2024 Photo Contest in Illinois
Contact for amount
Friends of the Forest Preserves
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 26, 2024

This contest invites photographers of all skill levels to showcase their images of the Cook County Forest Preserves, with a focus on capturing the area's natural beauty and outdoor activities.

Environment
Nonprofits
Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County Grant
$100,000
Healthcare Foundation of Northern Lake County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 21, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that improve healthcare access for underserved and uninsured residents in northern Lake County, Illinois.

Health
Nonprofits
Thriving Youth, Stronger Communities Grant
$1,000,000
Lohengrin Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This initiative provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Chicago to create or improve youth and community centers, addressing the urgent need for safe spaces for young people in areas with high youth populations.

Recreation
Nonprofits
2025 Community Development Block Grant for Public Services in Illinois
Contact for amount
City of DeKalb
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 14, 2024

This funding opportunity supports non-profit organizations in DeKalb, Illinois, that provide essential services to help homeless individuals, low-income residents, the elderly, and people with disabilities achieve greater independence and self-sufficiency.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Chicago Grants for Families of Students with Disabilities
$500
City of Chicago
Local

Application Deadline

Nov 15, 2024

Date Added

Nov 13, 2024

This program provides financial assistance to low-income families with children who have disabilities, helping them cope with challenges exacerbated by the pandemic.

Education
Individuals
EXPLORE Arts Grants
Contact for amount
The Arts Work Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This grant provides funding to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County to help them adapt and innovate their operations and practices, with a focus on supporting BIPOC-led initiatives and fostering long-term sustainability.

Arts
Nonprofits
City of Waukegan Human Services Grant
$500,000
City of Waukegan
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 5, 2024

This grant provides funding to local governments and nonprofit organizations to support affordable housing, homelessness prevention, and community development initiatives for low- and moderate-income residents in Waukegan and Lake County.

Science and Technology
City or township governments
City of DeKalb Human Services Funds 2025
$225,000
City of DeKalb
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 1, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofit organizations in DeKalb that serve vulnerable populations, including the homeless, individuals facing mental health challenges, victims of violence, and low-income families.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
2025 Legal Information for the Public Grant
$1,380,000
Illinois Equal JU.S.tice Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 4, 2024

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This grant provides funding to Illinois nonprofit organizations to create legal information centers and projects that help residents understand and navigate the legal system, particularly in areas like family law, housing, and immigration.

Law Justice and Legal Services
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Illinois Arts Council announces Creative Accelerator Fund 2025
$10,000
Illinois Arts Council
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides $10,000 to individual artists in Illinois to support their professional development and enhance community engagement through their creative practices.

Arts
County governments
Illinois Grocery Initiative for New Stores in Food Deserts
$11,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to support the establishment of new grocery stores in underserved areas of Illinois, aiming to improve access to fresh and affordable food in food deserts.

Food and Nutrition
County governments
Clean Energy Career Pathway Program
$5,000,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions and organizations to develop programs that prepare students for careers in the clean energy sector, focusing on skills development and workforce readiness.

Energy
City or township governments