Illinois Private Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in central Illinois that assist women and children facing challenges related to housing, food, transportation, and childcare insecurity.

This grant provides funding to organizations that enhance education, social services, and healthcare access for underserved communities in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry Counties in Illinois.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that enhance education, workforce development, financial empowerment, housing, small business growth, and health initiatives for communities within the bank's service areas, particularly benefiting low- to moderate-income populations.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments and partnered non-profits in the ComEd service area for projects that improve public safety, community resilience, and sustainability through electrification initiatives.

This funding opportunity supports local nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in Springfield, Illinois, to restore or preserve historically significant buildings and promote awareness of historic preservation.

This grant provides financial support to grassroots organizations in the Chicago area that focus on community organizing and advocacy for racial and economic justice, particularly those led by BIPOC individuals and serving marginalized communities.

This funding initiative provides financial support to arts and culture organizations in Chicago that celebrate and promote the cultural traditions of Black, Indigenous, and people of color communities.

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.

This funding program provides financial support and resources to innovative startups focused on clean energy and environmental sustainability solutions that benefit communities within Exelon's service areas.

This funding opportunity provides rapid financial support to grassroots organizations addressing urgent social, racial, and economic injustices through collaborative and intersectional efforts.

This initiative provides funding to youth-led organizations in specific Missouri and Illinois counties for projects that promote youth leadership, safety, mental well-being, and professional development.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public-serving organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties through various charitable activities.

This program provides $5,000 grants and support to creative entrepreneurs in Illinois and Indiana who are focused on sustainability and business growth.

This grant provides financial support to mid-career visual artists with disabilities in the Midwest, promoting their artistic development and community engagement.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations in Coles County, Illinois, for projects that promote social justice, human rights, religious tolerance, and environmental protection, with a preference for initiatives that engage local youth and address significant, unmet needs.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri to enhance community services in areas such as arts, education, health, and youth development.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that serve residents of Highland Park and Highwood, Illinois, focusing on areas such as education, human services, and cultural arts, particularly in response to community needs following the 2022 Highland Park Shooting.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for individuals in Illinois to use arts and humanities projects to address and challenge the impacts of mass incarceration, particularly focusing on marginalized communities.