Illinois Education Grants
Explore 310 grant opportunities
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.

