Illinois Private Grants

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 funding opportunity supports organizations in central Illinois that create programs to uplift and advocate for women and girls, promoting female empowerment and philanthropy.

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 fund provides financial support to small charitable organizations affiliated with the Roman Catholic or Protestant Church that deliver healthcare and human services to underserved populations in New York City and Chicago.

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 nonprofit organizations in Pike County, Illinois, to develop or expand health initiatives that improve the well-being of residents by addressing critical public health challenges.

This funding opportunity supports educators and organizations in the Chicago area to engage youth in community-driven projects that promote bird conservation and education.

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.