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Explore 5,182 grant opportunities available for Independent School Districts

Foundation for Graphic Communication Education Grant Program
$7,500
The Foundation for Graphic Communication Education
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides financial support to educators and students in graphic communications programs for equipment purchases, student travel to industry events, and instructor continuing education to enhance learning and career opportunities in the field.

Education
Individuals
Illinois Special Education Leadership Academy Grant
$186,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to support the professional development and leadership training of special education administrators in Illinois, enhancing their skills and resources to improve educational outcomes for students with disabilities.

Education
Independent school districts
West Elk Community Fund
Contact for amount
Western Colorado Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and community projects that enhance resilience and improve the quality of life in the North Fork Valley, specifically targeting the communities of Paonia, Hotchkiss, and Crawford.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Computer Science Equity Program
$100,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This grant provides funding to educational organizations in Illinois to improve access to computer science education for K-12 students, particularly those from underrepresented backgrounds, by enhancing teacher training and classroom resources.

Education
Independent school districts
Public Diplomacy Grants/Small Grants Program - Ghana
$60,000
U.S. Department of State (U.S. Mission to Ghana)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 14, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that strengthen U.S.-Ghana relations and promote economic collaboration, targeting non-profit organizations, educational institutions, and individuals engaged in cultural, educational, and innovative initiatives.

Business and Commerce
Nonprofits
NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding supports schools in Illinois participating in the National School Lunch Program to purchase equipment that enhances meal service, improves food safety, and increases access to nutritious meals for students.

Food and Nutrition
Independent school districts
Holistic and Evidence-Informed Wellness for STI Prevention
$3,000,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Centers for Disease Control - NCHHSTP)
Federal

Application Deadline

May 31, 2027

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to develop and promote comprehensive sexual health and wellness initiatives aimed at preventing sexually transmitted infections across the United States.

Health
Nonprofits
Truants' Alternative and Optional Education Program
Contact for amount
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports school districts and educational organizations in Illinois to provide truancy intervention and optional education programs for students at risk of dropping out.

Education
Independent school districts
Youth Program Enhancement Grant
$20,000
City of Aurora
Local

Application Deadline

Aug 31, 2026

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to established nonprofits and local taxing bodies in Aurora to enhance existing youth programs, purchase equipment, or offer scholarships for low-income families, with a focus on serving the community's youth.

Youth
Nonprofits
Urban and Community Forestry Program Grants
$50,000
Virginia Department of Forestry (DOF)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofit organizations, and educational institutions in Virginia for projects that enhance and protect urban and community forests, promoting environmental health and community well-being.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Programming and Project Support Grants for Organizations
$11,000
SEMAC
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit arts organizations in southeastern Minnesota for projects that enhance arts access, education, and cultural heritage, while prioritizing fair compensation for artists and ensuring public accessibility.

Arts
Nonprofits
Eviction Mitigation Legal Assistance Program
$7,500,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities in Illinois to expand access to legal assistance and mediation services for tenants facing eviction, promoting housing stability and preventing homelessness.

Housing
Nonprofits
Rural Residency Planning and Development Program
$750,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 18, 2027

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations developing new physician residency programs in rural areas to help address physician shortages and improve healthcare access in those communities.

Health
State governments
AmeriCorps Formula Fixed Grant Program
$150,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois that engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects addressing critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and public safety.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Rural Health Value Program
$650,000
U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (Health Resources and Services Administration)
Federal

Application Deadline

Mar 20, 2027

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that assist rural healthcare providers in navigating and succeeding in value-based care models.

Health
State governments
Senior Farmers' Market Nutrition Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Cook County to improve the nutritional health of low-income seniors in Chicago by increasing their access to fresh, locally grown produce through farmers' markets.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Promoting Civilizational Values
$1,973,359
U.S. Department of State (Bureau of Democracy Human Rights and Labor)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 21, 2026

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and educational institutions in Europe to promote democratic values, protect fundamental freedoms, and assist victims of persecution and refugees.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
SNAP and TANF Employment and Training and Technical Assistance Program
$850,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance and modernize employment and training programs for individuals receiving public assistance in Illinois, aiming to improve their job readiness and economic mobility.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Maryland Horse Industry Board Grant Program
$3,000
Maryland Horse Industry Board (MHIB)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This program provides funding to Maryland-based organizations and businesses to promote and grow the state's horse industry through educational initiatives, events, and increased public engagement.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
NOI: PROSPECT Program: Providing Opportunities for Specialized Education in Critical Technologies
$100,000,000
U.S. Department of Energy (Golden Field Office)
Federal

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This grant provides funding to strengthen educational programs and workforce development in critical minerals and materials, supporting collaboration among academia, industry, and national laboratories to enhance the U.S. supply chain.

Energy
State governments

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