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Improving Youth Mental Health Grant
$150,000
Cigna Group Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 18, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that provide programs to improve the mental health of underserved youth aged 5-18, focusing on conflict resolution, family-school partnerships, and trauma-focused services in specific states.

Health
Nonprofits
Truants' Alternative and Optional Education Program
Contact for amount
Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 11, 2026

This funding opportunity supports school districts and educational organizations in Illinois to provide truancy intervention and optional education programs for students at risk of dropping out.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Services Grant Program
$75,000
Illinois City of Urbana Community Development Services Department
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 2, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations delivering essential services to low-income residents in Urbana, Illinois, focusing on areas such as domestic violence, education, healthcare, and housing.

Income Security and Social Services
Nonprofits
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 23, 2024

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Scott County, Iowa, and Rock Island County, Illinois, for projects that enhance culture and the arts, education, and social welfare, particularly for underserved communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Seed Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Cancer Center at Illinois (CCIL)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2026

This funding opportunity supports interdisciplinary research teams at the Cancer Center at Illinois to develop innovative cancer therapies and diagnostics, fostering collaboration among faculty members from diverse academic backgrounds.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Grants in Place Fellows for Rural Educators
$2,500
Rural Schools Collaborative
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 23, 2024

This grant provides funding for rural classroom teachers in selected states to develop and implement Place-Based Education projects in their schools.

Community Development
Individuals
Safety Net Grant Program
$1,500,000
United Way of Greater St. Louis
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 18, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Missouri and Illinois that deliver essential services in areas such as basic needs, health, and financial stability to help community members achieve self-sufficiency.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Gambling Disorder Prevention Services Grant
$300,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations in Illinois for expanding gambling disorder prevention, screening, and recovery services, particularly targeting communities disproportionately affected by gambling issues.

Health
Nonprofits
Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation Grant
Contact for amount
Colonel Stanley R. McNeil Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the Chicago Metropolitan Area that focus on education, healthcare, and human services, particularly for underserved children and communities.

Education
Nonprofits
Enhancing Education, Social Services & Healthcare Access in Illinois
Contact for amount
Alfred Bersted Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides funding to organizations that enhance education, social services, and healthcare access for underserved communities in DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry Counties in Illinois.

Education
Nonprofits
Project & Education Grants
$5,000
Quad City Arts
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 2, 2025

This grant provides financial support for individual artists, nonprofit organizations, and K-12 schools in the Quad Cities region to create community-focused arts projects and educational programs.

Education
City or township governments
Rochelle Area Community Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Rochelle Area Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 3, 2026

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities that serve residents in the Rochelle Township High School District, supporting initiatives in areas such as education, health, arts, and community development.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Delta Workforce Grant Program
$300,000
U.S. Department of Commerce (Delta Regional Authority)
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 31, 2026

This program provides funding to organizations in the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions to develop workforce training initiatives that help individuals gain skills and secure employment in high-demand jobs.

Employment Labor and Training
City or township governments
AmeriCorps Competitive Traditional Grant Program
$800,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 10, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to eligible organizations in Illinois to engage AmeriCorps members in community service projects that address education, economic opportunity, health, and veteran support.

Community Development
Native American tribal organizations
Turnout Grant
Contact for amount
Galesburg Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 7, 2025

This grant provides full funding to local nonprofits, schools, and government agencies in Knox, Warren, and Henderson Counties to support impactful projects in areas such as arts, health, education, and community enhancement.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Museums for America Program
$300,000
Institute of Museum and Library Services
Federal

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Aug 7, 2026

This grant provides funding to museums and related organizations across the U.S. for projects that enhance public education, community engagement, and the stewardship of collections.

Education
Nonprofits
Illinois Workforce Pell Program
Contact for amount
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 16, 2026

This program provides financial support for eligible students to access short-term, career-focused training programs in Illinois that lead to high-demand jobs, using Pell Grant funding.

Workforce Development
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Nurse Educator Fellowship Program
$10,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 28, 2025

This program provides $10,000 salary supplements to qualified nursing faculty in Illinois to support their professional development and retention in nursing education.

Education
Individuals
Community Grants Program
Contact for amount
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 1, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit and public-serving organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties through various charitable activities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Community Grant
$7,500
Community Foundation of the Quincy Area
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 7, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and public entities in West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri to enhance community services in areas such as arts, education, health, and youth development.

Community Development
Nonprofits