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Illinois Education Grants

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Dekalb County Community Foundation Promise Grant
$10,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 4, 2024

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County, Illinois, to support projects that empower underserved populations and address systemic challenges related to ethnicity, immigration, and access to healthcare and housing.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion
Nonprofits
Chicago Community Impact Grants Program
$200,000
McDonald's
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Oct 2, 2025

This program provides funding to Chicago-based nonprofits that empower youth aged 16 to 24 through workforce readiness and food security initiatives.

Youth
Nonprofits
Light a Single Candle Grants
Contact for amount
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 12, 2026

Date Added

Oct 28, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations working on sustainable development initiatives that alleviate poverty in specific areas, including international locations, the Greater Metropolitan St. Louis region, and West Central Illinois.

Youth
Nonprofits
A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
A. Montgomery Ward Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 1, 2026

Date Added

Sep 27, 2024

This grant provides funding to organizations in Chicago and nearby communities for projects that promote arts, culture, humanities, and education, enhancing the local cultural and intellectual landscape.

Arts
Nonprofits
Youth Fund for Social Change
$15,000
Crossroads Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 7, 2026

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This funding initiative provides financial support to young activists and organizations in the Chicago area and Northwestern Indiana working on social justice projects that promote equality and community empowerment.

Youth
Nonprofits
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

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.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Juvenile Justice Training, Technical Assistance and Support
$350,000
Illinois Human Services
State
Rolling

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Impact Fund
$10,000
United Way of South Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in South Central Illinois that provide essential services and programs to improve the lives of vulnerable populations, including low-income families, children, older adults, and individuals facing various hardships.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Rural Health Initiative - ROOTS: Rural Outreach, Opportunity, Training, and Success Grant Program
$7,400,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 18, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to eligible community colleges in rural Illinois to enhance healthcare training programs and support services, addressing workforce shortages and improving employment outcomes in local healthcare sectors.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

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.

Environment
City or township governments
Boone County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Boone County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public service entities in Boone County, Illinois, to support community-oriented projects that improve residents' quality of life through health services, education, and cultural initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation (AWEF)
Private
Rolling

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.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Historic Sites Field Trip Grant
$500
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 30, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding for Illinois teachers to facilitate educational field trips that explore the state's history, connecting real-world experiences to their classroom curriculum.

Education
Individuals
Help For Children Grant Program
Contact for amount
Help For Children
Private

Application Deadline

Jan 15, 2027

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This grant provides funding to charitable organizations focused on preventing and treating child maltreatment through direct services, education, advocacy, and research in designated communities both in the U.S. and internationally.

Youth
Nonprofits
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
The Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
$5,000
Last Mile Education Fund
Private
Rolling

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.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Adult Education and Literacy Grant Program
$316,271
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 15, 2026

Date Added

Aug 12, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that offer adult education and literacy services in specific counties of Illinois, helping adults improve their literacy, gain employment skills, and support their children's education.

Education
Nonprofits
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