The Mindful Founders Inc. is excited to announce the Emergency Micro-Grants for Entrepreneurs. Donor Name: Mindful Founders Inc. State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 07/10/2026 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas … [Read more...] about 2026 Emergency Micro-Grants for Entrepreneurs
Latest Grants in Illinois

The latest and upcoming grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities and resources for nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and individuals in Illinois
2026 Emergency Micro-Grants for Entrepreneurs
Submit Applications for National Environment Program 2026
The New York Community Trust seeks proposals for its National Environment Grantmaking Program, supported by the Henry Phillip Kraft Memorial Fund. Donor Name: The New York Community Trust State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/27/2026 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant Duration: 2 … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for National Environment Program 2026
Nominations open for Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism
The Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) is now accepting entries for the Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism, which includes a $25,000 honorarium. Donor Name: Foundation for the National Institutes of Health (FNIH) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: … [Read more...] about Nominations open for Kovler Prize for Trust in Life Science Journalism
Request for Proposals for Healthy Native Babies Project
The CDC Foundation invites proposals from Tribes, Tribal Serving Organizations (TSOs), and Urban Indian Organizations (UIOs) [T/TSOs/UIOs] to implement and evaluate the updated Healthy Native Babies Project (HNBP) materials within their service areas. Donor Name: CDC Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for Healthy Native Babies Project
Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship
The First Nations Development Institute (First Nations), in partnership with the Henry Luce Foundation (Luce), has launched the Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship to honor and support a select cohort of fellows as they work to further Native knowledge creation, dissemination, and perpetuation in Native communities. Donor Name: First Nations … [Read more...] about Luce Indigenous Knowledge Fellowship
EPA: National Environmental Education and Training Program
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency is soliciting applications for its National Environmental Education and Training Program. Donor Name: U.S. Environmental Protection Agency State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/27/2026 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: 2 … [Read more...] about EPA: National Environmental Education and Training Program
DOC: Ocean Technology Transition Program
In FY 2026, the U.S. Integrated Ocean Observing System (IOOS) Office, in conjunction with the National Oceanographic Partnership Program (NOPP), is accepting applications to accelerate the transition of advanced coastal, ocean, and Great Lakes observing technologies to operations mode. Donor Name: Department of Commerce State: All … [Read more...] about DOC: Ocean Technology Transition Program
2026 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship and Accelerator Development Grant
The DOE SC program in High Energy Physics (HEP) hereby announces its interest in applications to conduct cross-cutting use-inspired basic research and development (R&D) to advance accelerator science and technology (AS&T) and domestic supplier development that supports SC’s activities in physical sciences research and is of broader benefit … [Read more...] about 2026 Research Opportunities in Accelerator Stewardship and Accelerator Development Grant
Local Business Journalism Fellowship 2026
The National Press Foundation is seeking applications for the Local Business Journalism Fellowship to support journalists covering business issues in their communities. Donor Name: National Press Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 03/23/2026 Size of the Grant: Not … [Read more...] about Local Business Journalism Fellowship 2026
Covering Workplace Mental Health Fellowship
The National Press Foundation is accepting applications for Journalism Fellowship on Covering Workplace Mental Health. Donor Name: National Press Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 04/07/2026 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about Covering Workplace Mental Health Fellowship
NIFA: OREI Workshop Projects 2026
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) requests applications for OREI workshop projects for 2026 to solve U.S. organic agriculture issues, priorities, or problems through the integration of research, education, and extension/outreach. Donor Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) State: All States County: All … [Read more...] about NIFA: OREI Workshop Projects 2026
OREI Planning Projects for Development of Future Proposals
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) Planning Projects for Assistance in Development of Future OREI Proposals. Donor Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about OREI Planning Projects for Development of Future Proposals
OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components
The National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) is seeking applications for the Organic Agriculture Research and Extension Initiative (OREI) Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components. Donor Name: National Institute of Food and Agriculture (NIFA) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about OREI Research Projects with Extension and/or Education Components
CDC: Drug-Free Communities Support Program
The Executive Office of the President, Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP), and the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS), Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), National Center for Injury Prevention and Control (NCIPC) are accepting applications for 2026 Drug-Free Communities (DFC) Support Program grants. Donor … [Read more...] about CDC: Drug-Free Communities Support Program
Enthuse Foundation Grant Program 2026
The Enthuse Foundation offers a series of financial grants to assist entrepreneurs with critical business needs. Donor Name: Enthuse Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/27/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus … [Read more...] about Enthuse Foundation Grant Program 2026
Call for Applications for Creative Capital Award
The 2027 Creative Capital seeks proposals from individual artists in all 50 states for new artistic works in the Visual Arts, Performing Arts, Film, and Literature. Donor Name: Creative Capital State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 04/02/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Creative Capital Award
Applications open for Ignite Fund 2026 (Illinois)
Applications are now being accpeted for the 2026 Ignite Fund. Donor Name: Ignite Fund State: Illinois County: Cook County (IL), DuPage County (IL), Kane County (IL), Lake County (IL), McHenry County (IL), Will County (IL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/13/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: 1 … [Read more...] about Applications open for Ignite Fund 2026 (Illinois)
Call for Applications for Small Business Growth Initiative 2026 – Illinois
The Small Business Growth Initiative (SBGI) is a partnership with Allies for Community Business and the Lake County Community Foundation that supports businesses in the Lake County communities of Waukegan, North Chicago, and Zion. Donor Name: Allies for Community Business State: Illinois County: Lake County (IL) Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Small Business Growth Initiative 2026 – Illinois
EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ 2026
The EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator is designed for founders who are building health-focused businesses and navigating complex systems where progress depends on real adoption. Donor Name: American Heart Association State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Program Deadline: 04/27/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 … [Read more...] about EmPOWERED to Serve Business Accelerator™ 2026
City of Dekalb Parkway Tree Program (Illinois)
The City of DeKalb encourages the planting of trees to enhance the community through beautification and aid environmental sustainability. Donor Name: City of DeKalb State: Illinois City: DeKalb Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/31/2026 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about City of Dekalb Parkway Tree Program (Illinois)
Neighborhood Grant Program – Illinois
The Neighborhood Grants Program is designed to promote resident participation and leadership while encouraging and supporting neighborhood groups working to preserve and improve quality of life at the local level. Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois State: Illinois County: Boone County (IL), Ogle County (IL), Stephenson … [Read more...] about Neighborhood Grant Program – Illinois
2026 Individual Artist Grants Program – Illinois
The Waukegan Arts Council is excited to announce the 2026 Individual Artist Grant Program Donor Name: Waukegan Arts Council State: Illinois City: Waukegan Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2026 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The purpose of the Waukegan Arts … [Read more...] about 2026 Individual Artist Grants Program – Illinois
Submit Applications for Community Grants – Illinois and Missouri
Through the Community Grant program, the Community Foundation seeks to strengthen nonprofit services to enhance the quality of life throughout the region that they serve. Donor Name: Community Foundation West Central Illinois and Northeast Missouri State: Illinois, Missouri County: Selected Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Community Grants – Illinois and Missouri
Organizational Support Grant 2026
Applicants are invited to apply for the Organizational Support Grant. Donor Name: The Alice M. Ditson Fund State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/01/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The grant is to support performing … [Read more...] about Organizational Support Grant 2026
Call for Applications for Workforce Training Support Program (Illinois)
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity to allow existing Illinois manufacturers to provide workers with the skills necessary to capitalize on the ever changing manufacturing landscape and provide educational assistance to create a safe and productive workforce, as well as assist … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Workforce Training Support Program (Illinois)































