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Illinois grants for Independent school districts

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Special Education Paraprofessional Professional Development Grant
$300,000
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity is designed to enhance the training and retention of paraprofessionals who support students with disabilities in Illinois schools by providing professional development resources and learning opportunities.

Education
Independent school districts
McKinney Education for Homeless Children
$5,180,855
Illinois State Board Of Education
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local education agencies and organizations in Illinois to improve educational access and success for children and youth experiencing homelessness.

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

Application Deadline

Not specified

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
Harry S. Black and Allon Fuller Grant Program
$25,000
Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 15, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations that improve health care access and services for underserved populations, particularly focusing on low-income communities and individuals with physical disabilities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Grants in Illinois
$2,000
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 18, 2024

This grant provides funding for nonprofit organizations and government entities in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, and Logan counties to support youth-focused initiatives that actively involve young people in the application process.

Youth
County governments
Untold Stories Grants
$5,000
Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 2, 2024

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is offering the Untold Stories Grants, ranging from $10,000 to $100,000, to institutions in Coles County that aim to preserve, educate, and disseminate stories of historically underrepresented individuals, thereby promoting racial equity and social justice.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Adult Redeploy Illinois Training, Technical Assistance and Development Grant Program
$500,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance community-based programs for justice-involved adults, focusing on training and technical assistance to reduce incarceration rates in Illinois.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
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
Film and TV Workforce Training Program
$180,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity supports organizations in Illinois that provide workforce training programs to develop a skilled and diverse film and television production workforce, focusing on entry-level positions for high school graduates and equivalent qualifications.

Workforce Development
Nonprofits
Section 604(b) Water Quality Management Program
$750,000
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency (Illinois EPA)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This program provides funding to various organizations and agencies in Illinois to develop and implement projects that improve water quality and manage pollution in local watersheds.

Environment
Nonprofits
Mirza/Arts & Culture Grants
Contact for amount
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This funding opportunity supports arts and culture programs in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, or Logan counties in Illinois, aimed at enhancing education and enrichment in the visual, performing, and literary arts.

Arts
Nonprofits
Mary Ridder Cherny Fund
Contact for amount
Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 14, 2025

This fund provides financial assistance to support students from kindergarten through twelfth grade in Quincy, Illinois, who wish to participate in the performing arts, helping to cover costs such as lessons, instruments, and related materials.

Arts
Nonprofits
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation General Grants
Contact for amount
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities serving residents in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, or Logan counties in Illinois, focusing on innovative programs in education and health and wellness.

Education
Nonprofits
Eichacker / Lofton Grant Fund
$10,000
Keokuk Area Community Foundation and North Lee Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and community entities in Lee County, Iowa, and nearby areas to address local needs in arts, education, health, and community betterment initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Property Tax Relief Grant (PTRG)
Contact for amount
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This program provides financial support to Illinois school districts that reduce local property taxes, helping to lower property tax bills for residents in those districts.

Education
Independent school districts
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
Read Conmigo School Impact Grants
$10,000
The Kemper Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 7, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Title I elementary schools in California, Florida, and Texas to strengthen their Spanish-English dual-language programs and enhance bilingual education for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Mental Health Aid to Agency
$1,820,000
Madison County Mental Health Board (MCMHB)
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations and individuals to enhance mental health, substance use disorder, and developmental disability services for residents of Madison County, Illinois.

Health
Nonprofits
510-RTLR Regions The Living Room Program (03)
$1,400,000
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 establish a 24/7 crisis respite program in East St. Louis, aimed at helping adults in behavioral health crises by offering a safe, peer-supported environment to prevent unnecessary hospitalizations and connect them with community resources.

Health
Nonprofits
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

Not specified

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