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Illinois grants for Independent school districts

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Bullying Prevention Grant Program
$75,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 17, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to schools and community organizations in Illinois for projects aimed at preventing bullying and supporting affected youth.

Safety
Independent school districts
Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Transitional Housing Program
$400,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Illinois to create transitional housing for victims of violent crime, helping them regain stability and access essential services.

Housing
Nonprofits
Jail Based Mental Health Services Grant Program
$520,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that will deliver mental health services to individuals in county jails who are awaiting admission to state psychiatric hospitals, addressing their urgent mental health needs.

Health
County governments
Illinois Adult Education and Literacy Professional Development Network Grant
$300,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in Illinois to develop and deliver professional development and technical assistance for adult education programs, focusing on English language acquisition and workforce readiness.

Education
Nonprofits
590 Crisis Care System Program
$2,000,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to establish and enhance mobile crisis response services for individuals experiencing behavioral health crises, ensuring timely and accessible care for all residents.

Health
Nonprofits
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
$250,000
National Football League (NFL) Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and schools in underserved communities to improve local football fields, ensuring safe and accessible spaces for youth sports and community engagement.

Science and Technology
Nonprofits
Fine Arts Fund Grant
Contact for amount
The Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualified agencies in the Greater Kankakee River Valley Area to support artistic projects that promote community engagement and cultural enrichment.

Arts
Nonprofits
Title I, Part A, Section 1003 School Improvement Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding is designed to help Illinois public schools improve their performance by supporting school leaders in developing and implementing effective improvement plans for underperforming schools.

Education
Independent school districts
Truants' Alternative and Optional Education Program (TAOEP)
$11,500,000
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 24, 2025

This program provides funding to various educational entities in Illinois to support initiatives that reduce student truancy and improve attendance and graduation rates for at-risk youth up to age 21.

Youth
Independent school districts
640 Youth Project LIGHTHOUSE Program
$4,500,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver trauma-informed behavioral health services to high-risk youth and their families in Illinois communities affected by firearm violence.

Youth
Nonprofits
Community Needs Grant
$20,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants
$12,500
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public organizations in Illinois, particularly in DeKalb County, to enhance music education initiatives for underserved communities.

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
Clean Energy Career Pathway Program
$750,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 5, 2025

This program provides funding to educational institutions and workforce agencies in Illinois to develop training and career pathways for individuals seeking jobs in the clean energy sector.

Workforce Development
City or township governments
Healthy Community Grant
$7,500
Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities for small-scale health initiatives that improve the physical, mental, and social well-being of residents in Pike County, Illinois.

Health
Nonprofits
Regional Care Coordination Agency Grant
$10,917,534
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois to coordinate and enhance services for communities disproportionately affected by the opioid crisis, focusing on prevention, treatment, and recovery efforts for individuals with substance use disorders and their families.

Health
Nonprofits
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 16, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, educational institutions, and local governments in Illinois to deploy AmeriCorps members for community service projects that address critical needs in areas like education, health, and public safety.

Youth
Nonprofits
Local Jobs Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 3, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations in central Illinois that develop programs to help individuals gain skills for better-paying jobs, ultimately aiming to break the cycle of poverty.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
ComEd Green Region Grant
$10,000
Openlands
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2025

This funding initiative provides financial support for conservation projects that enhance public open spaces and promote climate resiliency and pollinator habitat in Northern Illinois.

Environment
Nonprofits
Illinois Resilient Food Systems Infrastructure Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Agriculture
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides funding to small and mid-size food and agricultural businesses, nonprofits, and local governments in Illinois to improve infrastructure and market access, particularly for underserved producers and communities.

Food and Nutrition
Small businesses