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Illinois Youth Grants

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Chicago Community Impact Grants Program
$200,000
McDonald's
Private

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.

Youth
Nonprofits
Grant W. Brissman & Virginia M. Brissman Foundation Grant
$10,000
Grant W. Brissman and Virginia M. Brissman Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 5, 2026

Date Added

Sep 9, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and qualified government agencies that serve the Village of Milan, Illinois, focusing on youth development, community improvement, cultural activities, and support for underprivileged individuals.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Light a Single Candle Grants
Contact for amount
Light a Single Candle Foundation
Private

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.

Youth
Nonprofits
Youth Fund for Social Change
$15,000
Crossroads Fund
Private

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.

Youth
Nonprofits
Venable Foundation Grant
$10,000
Venable Foundation
Private
Rolling

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.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
County Fairground Improvement Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Oct 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to county fair organizations for improving agricultural facilities that support exhibitions and education at county fairs within Compeer Financial's service area.

Agriculture
County governments
Juvenile Justice Training, Technical Assistance and Support
$350,000
Illinois Human Services
State
Rolling

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Community Impact Fund
$10,000
United Way of South Central Illinois
Private

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Illinois Rural Health Initiative - ROOTS: Rural Outreach, Opportunity, Training, and Success Grant Program
$7,400,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

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.

Health
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Boone County Community Foundation Grants
Contact for amount
Boone County Community Foundation
Private

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Redeploy Illinois - Planning Grant
$25,000
Illinois Human Services
State
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 24, 2024

This funding opportunity provides financial support to Illinois county governments to develop community-based alternatives for youth at risk of incarceration, aiming to reduce juvenile justice involvement through planning and analysis.

Law Justice and Legal Services
County governments
Historic Sites Field Trip Grant
$500
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

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.

Education
Individuals
Help For Children Grant Program
Contact for amount
Help For Children
Private

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.

Youth
Nonprofits
Upward Mobility Grant Program
$5,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

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.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Adult Education and Literacy Grant Program
$316,271
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

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.

Education
Nonprofits
Illinois Biodiversity Field Trip Grant
$600
Illinois Department of Natural Resources (IDNR)
State

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.

Education
Individuals
Innovative Bridge and Transition Program Grant
$9,300,000
Illinois Community College Board (ICCB)
State

Application Deadline

Oct 2, 2026

Date Added

Aug 14, 2026

This funding opportunity provides financial support to organizations that create innovative programs helping individuals aged 16 and older, particularly those with limited skills or disabilities, transition smoothly from education to high-demand employment.

Education
Public and State controlled institutions of higher education
Institute to Innovate Capacity Building and Violence Prevention Grant Program
$250,000
Illinois Criminal Justice Information Authority (ICJIA)
State

Application Deadline

Sep 17, 2026

Date Added

Aug 5, 2026

This program provides financial support to community-based organizations in Illinois focused on preventing violence and enhancing public safety through capacity building and direct services.

Law Justice and Legal Services
Nonprofits
Immediate Response Grant
$3,500
Health and Wellness Foundation of Pike County
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 15, 2026

This funding opportunity provides rapid financial support to eligible organizations addressing urgent health and wellness needs in Pike County, Illinois.

Health
Nonprofits
Community Grants Program
$20,000
Delta Dental of Illinois Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 11, 2026

Date Added

Aug 5, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit and public organizations in Illinois to improve children's oral health access, education, and workforce development, particularly for underserved populations.

Health
Nonprofits