Illinois Social Advocacy Grants

This grant provides financial support to grassroots community organizing groups in the Midwest that focus on empowering low- and moderate-income populations, particularly those historically excluded from civic participation, to drive systemic change and promote social justice.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations that create programs supporting youth and families in DeKalb Township, focusing on preventing juvenile delinquency and promoting positive development.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Illinois to create transitional housing for victims of violent crime, helping them regain stability and access essential services.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Illinois that offer essential services such as shelter, counseling, and advocacy for victims of domestic violence and their children.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations and collaborative groups that provide essential community services in Vermilion County, Illinois, and Fountain and Warren Counties in Indiana.

This funding opportunity provides unrestricted financial support to nonprofit organizations in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois that focus on grassroots advocacy, community organizing, and policy initiatives aimed at achieving racial equity and community well-being.

This program provides unrestricted funding to community-focused nonprofit organizations in select U.S. markets, supporting initiatives in youth education, storytelling, and community engagement.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Illinois that collaborate on humanities projects aimed at engaging and uplifting underfunded and underserved communities.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to a state sexual assault coalition that will manage subgrants for organizations delivering essential services to victims of sexual violence across Illinois.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations that offer culturally specific services to victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, stalking, and human trafficking within diverse racial and ethnic communities in Illinois.

This funding opportunity provides $5 million to a single organization to promote racial healing and community engagement across Illinois by supporting initiatives that address systemic inequities and foster inclusive dialogue among diverse populations.

This fellowship provides graduate students in Chicago with hands-on experience in philanthropy and grantmaking, focusing on social and economic issues while supporting community initiatives.

This program provides funding to healthcare organizations in Illinois to deliver essential family planning and reproductive health services to low-income individuals, ensuring equitable access regardless of background or location.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Illinois to promote racial equity, healing, and justice through community-based activities and initiatives.

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.

This funding opportunity supports community-based projects in Illinois that use the arts and humanities to promote justice and address the impacts of mass incarceration, particularly for marginalized populations.

This funding opportunity supports grassroots organizations in Indiana and Illinois that are focused on social change, providing up to $15,000 for operational, start-up, or project-specific expenses.

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote the integration of immigrants and refugees across Illinois.

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations in specific areas to support initiatives that promote healthy child development, enrich communities through arts and culture, maintain essential services for those in need, and encourage civic responsibility and volunteerism.

This grant provides $100,000 to Chicago-based nonprofit organizations for impactful projects that address critical social issues, including culture, education, family support, health, and sustainability.