Illinois Education Grants

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit media organizations in the Chicago area to help them grow their audiences and develop sustainable business models for community-centered journalism.

This funding supports schools in Illinois participating in the National School Lunch Program to purchase equipment that enhances meal service, improves food safety, and increases access to nutritious meals for students.

This grant provides financial support to small, community-led nonprofits in Northern Illinois that are focused on innovative solutions to combat hunger and improve food access.

This funding opportunity is designed to support the University of Chicago in expanding telementoring services that connect local healthcare providers with specialists to improve clinical knowledge and patient care in underserved areas of Illinois.

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.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that serve residents in Clark County, Missouri, Hancock County, Illinois, and Lee County, Iowa, focusing on projects that improve education, health, and financial stability in the community.

This grant provides funding to certified long-term care facilities in Illinois to enhance staff training in Alzheimer’s and dementia care, as well as grief support, ultimately improving the quality of care for residents.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to various organizations to create after-school programs that enhance academic achievement and offer enrichment activities for children in low-income and underperforming schools.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that deliver unique programs and services directly benefiting children in specific areas of St. Charles, Illinois.

This program provides up to $1,000 to K-12 educators in Illinois for innovative technology projects that enhance teaching and learning outcomes.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to local nonprofits and public agencies in designated U.S. states to initiate and promote community-driven historic preservation projects.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations, local governments, and educational institutions in Illinois to improve access to employment training and supportive services for low-income families and individuals facing economic challenges.

This program provides funding to public K-12 and charter schools in Illinois to enhance arts education by engaging local artists and purchasing necessary materials and equipment.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, and local government entities within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, Illinois, to implement projects that enhance community well-being in areas such as education, health, and workforce development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that can enhance and modernize employment and training programs for individuals receiving public assistance in Illinois, aiming to improve their job readiness and economic mobility.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in specific states for capital projects and endowments in libraries, educational institutions, and healthcare facilities.

This program provides financial support to Illinois city and county governments for projects that enhance and preserve local historic resources through effective preservation programs.

This program provides funding to eligible schools in Illinois to implement Breakfast After the Bell service models, making breakfast more accessible to students and increasing participation in the School Breakfast Program.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Central Illinois that offer educational programs, Jewish-themed arts, music, theater, and cultural enrichment activities open to all community members.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that support affordable housing, economic resilience, financial health, homeownership, and small business development for low- and moderate-income communities across 26 states.