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Henrietta Lange Burk Fund
Contact for amount
Henrietta Lange Burk Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 21, 2025

This fund provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Chicago area that focus on arts, education, healthcare, and human services for underserved populations, particularly older adults.

Arts
Nonprofits
Boone County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Boone County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and public service entities in Boone County, Illinois, for projects that improve community quality of life through health, education, arts, and social services.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Coastal Competitive Grants Program
$250,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 28, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local governments, nonprofits, and educational institutions for projects that protect coastal habitats, improve public access, and enhance community resilience along the Illinois Lake Michigan shoreline.

Natural Resources
City or township governments
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Hulsebosch Hope Foundation (HHF)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
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
United Way’s Impact Grants
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United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 30, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties that provide impactful programs focused on improving education, health, and economic mobility for community residents.

Education
Nonprofits
Discretionary Grant Program
$20,000
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 13, 2024

This program provides capital funding to nonprofit organizations in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, for projects that improve their facilities and infrastructure, such as technology and equipment upgrades.

Arts
Nonprofits
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
In Youth We Trust Youth Grants
$3,000
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 13, 2025

This grant provides funding for youth-led projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties that empower young people to address community challenges and develop leadership skills.

Youth
Nonprofits
IDHS Home Visiting
$18,234,397
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 17, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for organizations to deliver evidence-based home visiting services to pregnant individuals and families with young children in high-risk Illinois communities, focusing on improving maternal and child health outcomes.

Education
Nonprofits
Asthma Home Visit Collaboration
$58,000
Illinois Department of Public Health (IDPH)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 16, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations to implement home visiting interventions that improve asthma management and reduce emergency visits for children with asthma and their caregivers in Illinois.

Health
Nonprofits
Financial Education and Asset Building in Missouri and Illinois
$200,000
St. Louis Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Missouri and Illinois that provide financial education and access to financial products for low-to-moderate-income individuals and families, helping them improve their financial well-being and increase their net worth.

Income Security and Social Services
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 creative projects in art, music, theater, and literature that promote arts education and cultural enrichment for individuals and communities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Foot Locker Foundation’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
$100,000
Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) and Foot Locker Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 18, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support youth in low-to-moderate income communities through mentorship, education, and health services in select U.S. cities.

Youth
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
State Furbearer Fund Grant
Contact for amount
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 5, 2026

This program provides funding for projects that conserve and manage furbearing mammals in Illinois, supporting education, habitat development, and responsible hunting and trapping practices.

Natural Resources
Nonprofits
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation General Grants
$5,000
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and government entities in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston, or Logan Counties that are implementing innovative programs focused on education, health and wellness, or youth development.

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, municipalities, schools, and churches in Lee County, Iowa, and nearby areas to address local needs in arts, education, health, and community betterment initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Operations and Programs Grant Program
$20,000
Quad Cities Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 9, 2025

This grant provides flexible funding to nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, to support their operations or specific programs that address community needs and promote equity.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Iris Krieg F.A.I.R. Fund
$20,000
Bright Promises Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 30, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that empower youth in the Chicagoland area to lead initiatives promoting fairness, access, inclusion, and resiliency in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits