Illinois Education Grants
Explore 267 grant opportunities
Application Deadline
Jun 5, 2026
Date Added
May 8, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to enhance specialty crop production, improve local food systems, and promote sustainability, particularly benefiting beginning farmers and first-time producers.
Application Deadline
Sep 1, 2026
Date Added
Feb 2, 2026
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create programs supporting youth and families in DeKalb Township, focusing on preventing juvenile delinquency and promoting positive development.
Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
Date Added
Apr 30, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to create culturally tailored workshops that help diverse communities, including African American, Asian American, Hispanic or Latinx, and LGBTQ+ populations, with early planning and resources related to dementia care.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 16, 2025
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that serve low-income and underrepresented communities in various areas such as health, education, and legal services across specific major U.S. cities.
Application Deadline
Jun 29, 2026
Date Added
May 16, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to educational institutions and organizations that create alternative educational programs for students at risk of truancy in Illinois.
Application Deadline
Jun 12, 2026
Date Added
May 14, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address critical needs in areas such as education, economic opportunity, and health.
Application Deadline
May 31, 2026
Date Added
May 7, 2025
This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and collaborative groups that provide essential community services in Vermilion County, Illinois, and Fountain and Warren Counties in Indiana.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 24, 2024
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations with expertise in juvenile justice to deliver training and technical assistance aimed at improving rehabilitation and reducing recidivism among youth in Illinois.
Application Deadline
Nov 1, 2026
Date Added
Dec 9, 2024
This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Sep 26, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to certified convention and visitors bureaus in Illinois for enhancing and promoting the historic Route 66 tourism experience in preparation for its centennial celebration in 2026.
Application Deadline
Jul 10, 2026
Date Added
Apr 10, 2025
This grant provides funding to mid-sized nonprofit organizations in Chicago that deliver evidence-based programs focused on improving health, education, and economic opportunities for individuals in under-resourced communities, particularly on the south and west sides of the city.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 6, 2023
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Aurora, Illinois area that empower women, particularly women of color, through programs focused on education, economic empowerment, and racial equity.
Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
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.
Application Deadline
Jun 29, 2026
Date Added
May 5, 2026
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, municipalities, schools, and churches in Lee County, Iowa, and nearby areas to address local needs in arts, education, health, and community betterment initiatives.
Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
Date Added
Apr 29, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that deliver culturally tailored education and resources for caregivers of individuals with Alzheimer's Disease and Related Disorders, specifically targeting underserved populations in Illinois.
Application Deadline
Aug 1, 2026
Date Added
Jun 27, 2025
This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Quincy, Illinois, and surrounding areas for projects in the arts, education, health, and human services.
Application Deadline
May 28, 2026
Date Added
Apr 21, 2026
This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that improve oral health access and education for families and communities in Illinois, particularly targeting low-income and underserved populations.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
May 16, 2025
This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that deliver job training programs focused on clean energy careers for underserved communities in Illinois.
Application Deadline
Not specified
Date Added
Dec 7, 2023
This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at colleges near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.
Application Deadline
Jun 1, 2026
Date Added
Jun 2, 2025
This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Illinois that focus on education, health, and human services for underserved populations, with a preference for initiatives that demonstrate entrepreneurial spirit.

