The A. Montgomery Ward Foundation provides grants to support and strengthen charitable institutions that provide quality educational and cultural programming for the current and future residents of Chicago, Illinois, and its surrounding communities. Donor Name: Bank of America State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: … [Read more...] about Applications open for A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Grant (Illinois)
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Applications open for A. Montgomery Ward Foundation Grant (Illinois)
Chicago Region Food System Fund (Illinois)
The Chicago Region Food System Fund is designed to support increased capacity within a transformed food system. Donor Name: Chicago Region Food System Fund State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/08/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: This is a moment of huge disruption in … [Read more...] about Chicago Region Food System Fund (Illinois)
Youth Fund for Social Change 2025 (Illinois and Indiana)
The Youth Fund supports youth activists who want to change and challenge existing policies and/or organized structures that prevent their communities from achieving equality. Donor Name: Crossroads Fund State: Illinois and Indiana City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/16/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant … [Read more...] about Youth Fund for Social Change 2025 (Illinois and Indiana)
Community Resilience Fund (Indiana, Illinois)
The Crossroads Fund is seeking applications for its Community Resilience Fund to strengthen grassroots efforts and increase organizational capacity in the face of a rapidly evolving political landscape and exarcerbated challenges. Donor Name: Crossroads Fund State: Illinois, Indiana County: Cook County (IL), DuPage County (IL), Kane County (IL), … [Read more...] about Community Resilience Fund (Indiana, Illinois)
City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund in Illinois
The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) provides capital development grants to support small business and cultural projects located along commercial corridors on the West, Southwest, and South Sides. Donor Name: City of Chicago State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline:11/14/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 … [Read more...] about City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund in Illinois
Land, Health, Community-Chicago Program (Illinois)
The Lumpkin Foundation is seeking applications for its Land, Health, Community-Chicago Program. Donor Name: The Lumpkin Foundation State: Illinois County: Champaign County (IL), DeWitt County (IL), Ford County (IL), Iroquois County (IL), Macon County (IL), McLean County (IL), Piatt County (IL), Vermilion County (IL) Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Land, Health, Community-Chicago Program (Illinois)
DCASE Arts Relief Fund Program – Illinois
The DCASE Arts Relief Fund supports arts and culture organizations impacted by these cuts and losses. Donor Name: Department of Cultural Affairs and Special Events (DCASE) State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/20/2025 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The … [Read more...] about DCASE Arts Relief Fund Program – Illinois
Applications open for Venable Foundation Grant
The Venable Foundation awards grants to promote the health and well-being of the communities where the clients and professionals work and live. Donor Name: Venable Foundation State: Selected States County: Selected Counties City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/01/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: … [Read more...] about Applications open for Venable Foundation Grant
Northern Trust Foundation Grant (Illinois)
The Northern Trust Foundation is accepting applications for its grant program aimed at supporting low-income youth on Chicago’s South and West Sides. Grants range from $10,000 to $50,000 and focus on helping youth ages 16–24 through general operating support and targeted program funding. The foundation is prioritizing four key areas: food … [Read more...] about Northern Trust Foundation Grant (Illinois)
Citywide Adopt-A-Landmark Fund 2025 (Illinois)
The Citywide Adopt-A-Landmark Fund provides grants to support the restoration of designated landmark buildings and structures throughout Chicago. Donor Name: City of Chicago State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about Citywide Adopt-A-Landmark Fund 2025 (Illinois)
Apply now for Small Business Improvement Fund – Illinois
The Small Business Improvement Fund (SBIF) provides reimbursement grant funding for permanent building improvements and repairs across the city. Donor Name: City of Chicago State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 07/30/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about Apply now for Small Business Improvement Fund – Illinois
City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund 2025 – Illinois
The Neighborhood Opportunity Fund (NOF) provides capital development grants for small business and cultural projects located along West, Southwest, and South Side commercial corridors. Donor Name: City of Chicago State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 08/15/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to … [Read more...] about City of Chicago Neighborhood Opportunity Fund 2025 – Illinois
W.O.W. Capital Grant Program (Illinois)
The Capital Grants supports commercial shared ownership models, specifically Community Investment Vehicles (CIV) and Worker Cooperatives (Worker Co-Ops). Donor Name: Community Desk Chicago (The Desk) State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/31/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 … [Read more...] about W.O.W. Capital Grant Program (Illinois)
Foot Locker Foundation’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
The Foot Locker Foundation Community Empowerment Program funds nonprofit community organizations that connect youth to mentorship, education, career development, and health services. Donor Name: Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) State: Selected States City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 09/30/2025 Size of the … [Read more...] about Foot Locker Foundation’s Community Empowerment Grant Program
Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative
The Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative provides funding and technical assistance to community-rooted organizations working to create and renovate multi-use sports facilities for youth ages 6-24 years old in low-to-moderate income communities. Donor Name: Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) State: Selected States City: Selected … [Read more...] about Game On-Community Places to Play Initiative
Home Depot Foundation announces Veteran Housing Grants Program
The Home Depot Foundation’s Veteran Housing Grants Program awards grants to nonprofit organizations for the new construction or rehabilitation of permanent supportive housing for veterans. Donor Name: Home Depot Foundation State: Selected States City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/03/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to … [Read more...] about Home Depot Foundation announces Veteran Housing Grants Program
Request for Proposals for Chi–Cal Rivers Fund 2025
The Chi–Cal Rivers Fund awards grants to reduce stormwater runoff with nature-based infrastructure, enhance the quality and connectivity of fish and wildlife habitat, and activate restored habitats through public access improvements and community engagement. Donor Name: National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) State: Indiana, Illinois, … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for Chi–Cal Rivers Fund 2025
NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program is a partnership of the National Football League (NFL) Foundation, which provides funding for the Program, and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC), which provides technical assistance and manages the Program. Donor Name: National Football League (NFL) Foundation State: Selected States County: … [Read more...] about NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
Illinois: Community Development Grant – Medium
The Community Development Grant – Medium supports eligible commercial, cultural, industrial, institutional, social service and mixed-use projects. Donor Name: City of Chicago State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/15/2025 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about Illinois: Community Development Grant – Medium
City of Chicago CDG Small Grant 2025 – Illinois
The City of Chicago is seeking applications for its Community Development Grant – Small. Donor Name: City of Chicago State: Chicago City: Illinois Type of Grant: Grant | Reimbursement Deadline: 08/15/2025 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 Years Details: Priority is given to projects with strong local impacts that … [Read more...] about City of Chicago CDG Small Grant 2025 – Illinois
Request for Proposals for Stable Housing and Empowering Communities Grant
The Bank of America Charitable Foundation is requesting proposals for its Stable Housing and Empowering Communities Grant. Donor Name: Bank of America Charitable Foundation State: Selected States County: Selected Counties City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2025 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for Stable Housing and Empowering Communities Grant
Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund (Illinois, New York)
The Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund awards grants to support quality health care and human services programming for underserved populations. Donor Name: Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund State: Illinois and New York City: Chicago and New York City Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/30/2025 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant … [Read more...] about Harry S. Black & Allon Fuller Fund (Illinois, New York)
Apply now for Venable Foundation Grant
The Venable Foundation offers grants to promote the health and well-being of the communities where Venable’s clients and employees work and live. Donor Name: Venable Foundation State: California, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/01/2025 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant … [Read more...] about Apply now for Venable Foundation Grant
Apply now for Venable Foundation Grant
The Venable Foundation offers grants to promote the health and well-being of the communities where Venable’s clients and employees work and live. Donor Name: Venable Foundation State: California, Illinois, Maryland, Virginia County: Selected Counties City: Selected Cities Boroughs: Queens, Broxn, Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan Type of … [Read more...] about Apply now for Venable Foundation Grant
G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund (New York, Illinois)
The G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund supports quality health care and human services programming for underserved populations. Donor Name: G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund State: New York and Illinois City: New York City and Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/01/2025 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about G. A. Ackermann Memorial Fund (New York, Illinois)
