Illinois Youth Grants

This grant provides financial support to grassroots community organizing groups in the Midwest that focus on empowering low- and moderate-income populations, particularly those historically excluded from civic participation, to drive systemic change and promote social justice.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Rock Island County, Illinois, and Scott County, Iowa, to address community needs in areas such as education, food security, housing, and immigration support, while empowering high school students to engage in philanthropy.

The Youth Fund by Crossroads Fund offers grants ranging from $5,000 to $15,000 to youth activists (up to 26 years old) in selected counties of Illinois and Indiana, specifically Chicago and Gary, who are working on social justice projects in areas such as community, education, health, environment, violence, and media, with a focus on challenging policies and structures that hinder equality in their communities.

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.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to help truant and dropout youth return to school and graduate by offering alternative education pathways.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Chicago that provide workforce development programs for young people aged 14 to 24, particularly those facing barriers to employment and education, to help them gain skills and secure jobs in high-demand fields.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and schools in Illinois to create programs that assist homeless youth aged 14 to 23 with immediate housing and long-term stability services.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Illinois to strengthen community networks that improve access to mental and behavioral health services for families and children.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public service entities in Boone County, Illinois, for projects that improve community quality of life through health, education, arts, and social services.

This funding opportunity provides $1 million to nonprofit organizations in Cook County that support at-risk youth through sports programs, specifically for acquiring or remodeling facilities in Chicago's South Shore neighborhood.

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Washington County, Oklahoma, that focus on preventing and treating negative influences on physical and mental health through specific programs.

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and government entities in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, and Logan counties to support youth-focused initiatives that actively involve young people in the application process.

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.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver evidence-based home visiting services to pregnant individuals and families with young children in high-risk Illinois communities, focusing on improving maternal and child health outcomes.

This funding opportunity provides over $1 million to nonprofit organizations focused on improving financial inclusion and health in low-income communities across the U.S. through innovative projects and solutions.

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.

This funding opportunity supports creative projects in art, music, theater, and literature that promote arts education and cultural enrichment for individuals and communities.