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Community Grant
Contact for amount
Starved Rock Country Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 19, 2026

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups in LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam counties to foster positive community impact through charitable initiatives.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Thriving Communities Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

Jul 19, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations, local governments, and public schools in selected states to implement sustainability initiatives, workforce development, and community resilience programs that enhance the quality of life and economic vitality in their communities.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Better Health Foundation Grant
$350,000
Better Health Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 26, 2024

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in the greater Quad Cities region that are focused on improving community health through innovative services and partnerships.

Health
Nonprofits
Community First Developer Program
$200,000
Federal Home Loan Bank of Chicago
Private

Application Deadline

Jul 31, 2026

Date Added

Jul 6, 2026

This grant provides funding to organizations in Illinois and Wisconsin that train and mentor new professionals in affordable housing development, supporting structured internship and fellowship opportunities.

Housing
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
Driving Brighter Futures Grant
$45,000
Jimmie Johnson Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 28, 2026

Date Added

Jun 23, 2026

This grant provides financial support to public K-12 schools in the contiguous United States to enhance existing Automotive and Engineering Career and Technical Education programs, improving hands-on learning and workforce readiness for students.

Education
Independent school districts
Community Needs Grant
$20,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Sep 1, 2026

Date Added

Jul 3, 2024

This grant provides financial support for nonprofit organizations and public entities to undertake community projects that improve the quality of life for residents in DeKalb County, Illinois.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Finish Line Grant Program
$75,000
Aurora Regional Economic Alliance Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 5, 2025

This program provides financial assistance to small commercial and mixed-use property owners and tenants in Aurora, Illinois, for essential property improvements and renovations.

Infrastructure
Small businesses
Emergency Grant Program
$2,000
DeKalb County Community Foundation
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This program provides immediate financial assistance to nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County to address urgent community needs caused by unexpected events.

Disaster Prevention and Relief
Nonprofits
Great Lakes Environmental Justice Thriving Communities Grantmaking Program
$40,000,000
Minneapolis Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Nov 1, 2026

Date Added

Dec 9, 2024

This program provides $40 million in funding to support environmental and public health initiatives in underserved communities across the Great Lakes region, prioritizing tribal governments, small nonprofits, and local organizations addressing environmental challenges.

Environment
City or township governments
Beginning with Compeer Grant Program
$2,000
Compeer Financial
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This program provides financial support to beginning farmers in the Midwest to help them access essential business development resources and services for long-term success.

Business and Commerce
Individuals
Next ACRE Grant
$7,500
Compeer Financial
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 15, 2026

Date Added

Jan 19, 2026

This grant provides funding to middle and high school agriculture programs in rural communities to enhance hands-on learning through modern equipment and facility improvements.

Education
Independent school districts
National-Central Expanding Opportunities for Community Change
$350,000
Cultivating Healthy Environments – National-Central
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Apr 30, 2027

Date Added

Feb 14, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to community organizations and local governments working to address environmental justice issues and improve public health in underserved communities across the U.S.

Environment
Nonprofits
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Liberty Bank and Trust Partner to Create Small Business Loan Program
$500,000
Meridian Health Plan of Illinois
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 29, 2024

This grant provides funding to diverse and minority-owned small businesses in Illinois, offering loans between $10,000 and $50,000 to support economic growth and community development.

Business and Commerce
Small businesses
Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
Aurora Women’s Empowerment Foundation (AWEF)
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 6, 2023

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in the greater Aurora, Illinois area that empower women, particularly women of color, through programs focused on education, economic empowerment, and racial equity.

Women & Girl Services
Nonprofits
Arts Capacity Grant Program
$40,000
The Arts Work Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 8, 2024

This program provides funding to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County to help them adapt and strengthen their operations in response to changing circumstances, with a focus on BIPOC-led groups and innovative capacity-building projects.

Capacity Building
Nonprofits
Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust Grant Program
$50,000
Marion Gardner Jackson Charitable Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 1, 2026

Date Added

Jun 27, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in Quincy, Illinois, and surrounding areas for projects in the arts, education, health, and human services.

Arts
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
The Dow Last Mile Fund for Manufacturing & Skilled Trades
$5,000
Last Mile Education Fund
Private
Rolling

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This initiative provides financial support to students in manufacturing and skilled trades programs at colleges near Dow facilities, helping them overcome financial barriers to complete their education and advance their careers.

Workforce Development
Individuals
Safety First Grant Program
Contact for amount
Norfolk Southern
Private

Application Deadline

Aug 3, 2026

Date Added

May 4, 2026

This program provides funding to nonprofit organizations and government entities within 30 miles of Norfolk Southern's rail lines to improve community safety through targeted projects and initiatives.

Safety
Nonprofits