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Illinois grants for Independent school districts

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Community Grant
Contact for amount
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups in LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam counties to foster positive community impact through charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Local Agency General Non-Enforcement Grant Program
$1,000,000
Illinois Department of Transportation (IDOT)
State

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

Jul 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local agencies and organizations in Illinois for developing and implementing educational and preventive traffic safety programs aimed at reducing roadway fatalities and injuries.

Transportation
City or township governments
Driving Brighter Futures Grant
$45,000
Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to public K-12 schools in the contiguous United States to enhance existing Automotive and Engineering Career and Technical Education programs, improving hands-on learning and workforce readiness for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Needs Grant
$20,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to undertake community projects that improve the quality of life for residents in DeKalb County, Illinois.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Restorative Practices in Schools Grant Program
$55,000
Cook County
Local

Application Deadline

Jul 22, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and organizations in suburban Cook County to implement restorative practices that promote positive discipline and improve student mental health.

Education
Independent school districts
Next ACRE Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to middle and high school agriculture programs in rural communities to enhance hands-on learning through modern equipment and facility improvements.

Education
Independent school districts
Illinois Schoolyard Habitat Action Grant
$2,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Dec 2, 2026

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This grant provides financial support for educational organizations in Illinois to create and maintain wildlife habitats in schoolyards and public spaces, engaging students in hands-on environmental learning.

Education
Individuals
F26AS00062: Great Lakes Fish and Wildlife Restoration Act FY 2026
$500,000
U.S. Department of the Interior (Fish and Wildlife Service)
Federal

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 2, 2026

This grant provides financial support to various organizations and governments for projects that restore and protect fish and wildlife habitats in the Great Lakes Basin.

Natural Resources
State governments
Upward Mobility Grant Program
$5,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 30, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and community groups in DeKalb County, Illinois, to support innovative projects that improve economic mobility and quality of life for underserved populations.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Fed - Sp Ed - IDEA Discretionary: IDEA Discretionary (Special Education Paraprofessional Professional Development Grant)
$300,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Jul 20, 2026

Date Added

Jun 5, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational organizations in Illinois to enhance the skills and effectiveness of special education paraprofessionals through professional development training.

Education
Independent school districts
Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant
$600
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Feb 1, 2027

Date Added

Jun 16, 2026

This grant provides financial support to Illinois teachers for outdoor field trips that focus on biodiversity education, promoting hands-on learning about the state's natural resources.

Education
Individuals
Rural Feasibility Study Grant Program
$5,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 7, 2024

This program provides funding for feasibility studies that promote economic development and improve community resources in rural areas of Illinois, Minnesota, and Wisconsin.

Information and Statistics
Nonprofits
Community Investment Program
$25,000
TC Energy Corporation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 16, 2026

Date Added

May 5, 2025

This program provides funding to community organizations near TC Energy's operations in North America to support projects that promote equity, sustainable development, and community engagement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Hydration Station Grant Program
Contact for amount
American Water Charitable Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 4, 2026

Date Added

May 27, 2025

This program provides hydration stations to community organizations and educational institutions in Illinois to promote access to safe drinking water and encourage sustainable hydration practices.

Environment
Nonprofits
State Programs: Computer Science Equity Grant Program
$100,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jun 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to K-12 public schools and educational entities in Illinois to improve access to computer science education for underserved students and enhance teacher training and resources.

Education
Independent school districts
Turnout Grant
Contact for amount
Galesburg Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 15, 2026

Date Added

May 7, 2025

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
FY24 Nonpoint Source Pollution Control Financial Assistance Program - Watershed-Based Planning (Section 319(h))
$750,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
State

Application Deadline

May 1, 2024

Date Added

Mar 24, 2024

The Illinois EPA is seeking proposals for projects aimed at addressing nonpoint source (NPS) pollution to enhance the quality of Illinois' surface and groundwater. Funded through the Clean Water Act's Section 319(h), this program supports the development and implementation of watershed-based planning projects. These projects may include creating new watershed-based plans, updating existing plans, providing technical assistance for NPS pollution control, and conducting environmental and social indicator monitoring. The goal is to prevent, eliminate, or reduce water quality impairments through strategic planning and community engagement. Grant renewed every year.

Environment
Nonprofits
470 Peer Support Warm Line
$1,200,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Apr 15, 2026

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to establish a peer-staffed phone line that offers free, confidential emotional support and resources for individuals facing mental health challenges.

Health
Nonprofits
Fed - Sp Ed - IDEA Discretionary - IL Special Education Leadership Academy - ISELA Project RFP
$186,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Aug 18, 2025

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

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Education
Nonprofits
2025 Access to Recreation Program
$3,000
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 11, 2025

Date Added

Jun 4, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public entities in Sangamon County, Illinois, to create accessible recreational opportunities for individuals with disabilities.

Recreation
Nonprofits