Illinois Private Grants

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in Indiana and Illinois that are focused on social change, providing up to $15,000 for operational, start-up, or project-specific expenses.

This grant provides financial and technical support to systemically marginalized local farmers and food businesses in Cook County, Illinois, to enhance access to healthy, sustainable food in community meal programs and institutions.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations conducting medical research, especially those focused on improving disease treatment and health outcomes, with a preference for projects based in the Midwest.

This program provides funding to nonprofit educational institutions and organizations in a 12-county area to support innovative agricultural education projects that engage students and promote careers in production agriculture.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Illinois that assist low-income individuals in expunging cannabis-related convictions, helping them regain access to employment, housing, and personal dignity.

This grant provides financial support to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County, particularly those led by and serving BIPOC communities, to help them adapt and build resilience in response to changing circumstances.

This program provides financial assistance to local fire departments in Illinois to help them acquire essential safety equipment and training for improved community fire protection.

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in the St. Louis area that are implementing projects to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability.

This grant provides financial support to small to mid-sized arts and culture organizations in Chicago, helping them advance equity and sustainability within the local creative community.

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Peoria region that leverage the arts to drive economic growth, enhance tourism, and strengthen community engagement.

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

This grant provides financial support to small, community-led nonprofits in Northern Illinois that are focused on innovative solutions to combat hunger and improve food access.

This grant provides unrestricted financial support to contemporary visual artists in Illinois, fostering their creative projects and professional development.

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.

This grant provides $100,000 to Chicago-based nonprofit organizations for impactful projects that address critical social issues, including culture, education, family support, health, and sustainability.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve residents in Clark County, Missouri, Hancock County, Illinois, and Lee County, Iowa, focusing on projects that improve education, health, and financial stability in the community.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area that serve the unique needs of LGBTQ youth and seniors, aiming to address service gaps and promote leadership within these communities.

This grant provides funding to organizations in the greater Chicago area that are working to enhance support for tech-based startups, improve access to capital, and advocate for reducing barriers to entrepreneurship.

This program provides financial support to municipalities and partner organizations in Illinois for community-based holiday lights events that celebrate local culture and foster community belonging.

This grant provides financial support to local non-profit organizations that serve children in the St. Charles area, focusing on specific programs rather than administrative costs.