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Illinois Youth Grants

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David and Kay Williams Music Education Grants
Contact for amount
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides financial support for music education initiatives in Central Illinois, focusing on diverse and inclusive programs that engage individuals of all ages and abilities, particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds.

Education
Nonprofits
In Youth We Trust Youth Grants 2024-2025
$3,000
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties that empower young people to address community challenges and develop leadership skills.

Education
Nonprofits
United Way of Lee County Mini Grant Program
$3,000
United Way of Lee County (UW)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This program provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Lee County for human service initiatives focused on health, education, financial stability, and youth development.

Health
Nonprofits
United Way of Lee County Grant Program
Contact for amount
United Way of Lee County (UW)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Lee County that provide essential human services in areas such as health, education, financial stability, and youth development.

Health
Nonprofits
2025 Douglas C. Anderson Bird Conservation Mini-Grant
$1,000
Chicago Ornithological Society
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports educators and community organizations in Chicago to engage youth in projects that promote bird conservation and education, particularly in areas near Jackson Park.

Recreation
Nonprofits
FY26 Community Grants
Contact for amount
United Way of Will County
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Will County, Illinois, that provide innovative programs addressing youth opportunities, community health, and financial security to promote equity and long-term stability.

Recreation
For profit organizations other than small businesses
Mount Carroll Community Foundation Grant
$1,000
Mount Carroll Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 31, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Mount Carroll, Illinois, through various charitable projects and programs.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
City or township governments
RPSA Community Convener
$188,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and eligible entities in communities affected by firearm violence to coordinate resources, develop safety plans, and implement strategies aimed at reducing violence and promoting equity.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
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
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
Enter Friendsโ€™ 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
City of Decatur Childcare Grant 2024
$100,000
City of Decatur
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 25, 2024

This grant provides financial support to licensed daycare centers and home daycare programs in Decatur to improve facilities, retain staff, and enhance outdoor spaces for infants and toddlers, particularly those serving families receiving childcare assistance.

Recreation
City or township governments
Illinois Youth Investment Program (IYIP)
$30,000,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 19, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, government entities, and schools to create employment and career development programs for at-risk youth in Illinois, helping them overcome barriers to success.

Youth
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
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
In Youth We Trust Youth Grants
$10,000
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2024

This program provides funding for youth-led projects that benefit local young people in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties, encouraging leadership and community engagement.

Youth
County governments
2024 REGROW Grant Program
$100,000
City of Rockford
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 7, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations and individuals in Rockford to develop programs that address economic development, violence prevention, and community reinvestment in areas disproportionately affected by past cannabis laws.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
Teaching Coping and Problem-Solving Skills for Youth
$168,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 30, 2024

This funding opportunity provides resources to implement and evaluate programs that teach coping and problem-solving skills to young females aged 10-19, aiming to reduce suicide risk in communities across the U.S.

Education
Independent school districts
MCH ACEs Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Public Health
State

Application Deadline

Oct 18, 2024

Date Added

Sep 25, 2024

The grant from the Illinois Department of Public Healthโ€™s Office of Womenโ€™s Health and Family Services aims to improve maternal, child, and infant health by preventing trauma, building resilience, and creating healthy environments for children, using funds to strengthen families and communities, and ensure access to youth-friendly care systems.

Health
Nonprofits