Illinois Private Grants

This program provides $5,000 grants and support to creative entrepreneurs in Illinois and Indiana who are focused on sustainability and business growth.

This grant provides financial support to mid-career visual artists with disabilities in the Midwest, promoting their artistic development and community engagement.

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations in communities served by Union Pacific to support projects that enhance community safety, workforce development, and overall community vitality.

The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations in Coles County, Illinois, for projects that promote social justice, human rights, religious tolerance, and environmental protection, with a preference for initiatives that engage local youth and address significant, unmet needs.

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.

The Jasper County Community Endowment, managed by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, offers grants to 501(c)(3) public charities, school districts, municipalities, or unincorporated groups serving Jasper County, Illinois, for projects with a clear charitable purpose.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and government agencies that serve residents of Highland Park and Highwood, Illinois, focusing on areas such as education, human services, and cultural arts, particularly in response to community needs following the 2022 Highland Park Shooting.

This funding opportunity provides up to $5,000 for individuals in Illinois to use arts and humanities projects to address and challenge the impacts of mass incarceration, particularly focusing on marginalized communities.

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life in Mount Carroll, Illinois, through various charitable projects and programs.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in central Illinois that empower women and girls through programs focused on education, health, economic stability, and leadership development.

The Siemer Milling Company Fund, managed by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, offers grants to 501(c)(3) organizations in Effingham County, Illinois, Christian County, Kentucky, and Dearborn County, Indiana, that operate programs aimed at developing leadership skills in youth aged 19 and under, with applications due by October 1, 2024.

This program provides financial support to women-owned or operated businesses along Route 66 to help maintain operations, aid in reopening, and promote new ventures.

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit organizations in Missouri to improve their governance, operations, and strategic direction through the engagement of consultants for capacity-building projects.

This funding opportunity supports educators and community organizations in Chicago to engage youth in projects that promote bird conservation and education, particularly in areas near Jackson Park.

This grant provides financial support to nonprofit organizations and public entities that enhance civic, cultural, educational, health, and social services for the residents of Teutopolis, Illinois.

This funding opportunity supports Chicago-area colleges in developing innovative transfer models to significantly increase bachelor’s degree completion rates for community college students, particularly those from Black, Latine, and low-income backgrounds.

This grant provides financial support to first and second-year K-12 teachers in southeastern Illinois to help strengthen the pipeline of quality educators in rural communities.