Through its grantmaking, the Hearst Foundations support well-established nonprofit organizations that address significant issues within their major areas of focus—culture, education, health and social service—and that primarily serve large demographic and/or geographic constituencies. Donor Name: Hearst Foundations State: All … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Hearst Foundations Grant Program
Latest Grants in Illinois

The latest and upcoming grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities and resources for nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and individuals in Illinois
Applications Open for Hearst Foundations Grant Program
Centers of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI)
The Food and Drug Administration hosts the Centers of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI) Program to foster robust and innovative approaches to advance regulatory science, and the goal is for the CERSIs to advance regulatory science individually and synergistically, under the CERSI Program led by the Office of Regulatory Science … [Read more...] about Centers of Excellence in Regulatory Science and Innovation (CERSI)
Tribal Nations: National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program
The United States Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) Veterinary Services (VS) is announcing the availability of cooperative agreement funding for Tribes and Tribal partners to conduct projects to support the National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program (NADPRP) as described in Section … [Read more...] about Tribal Nations: National Animal Disease Preparedness and Response Program
2022/2023 Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement Program (Rail Program)
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $600 million in Fiscal Year (FY) 2022 and 2023 Section 5337 State of Good Repair Program funds authorized for competitively selected rail vehicle replacement projects. Donor Name: Federal Transit Administration State: All States County: All Counties Type … [Read more...] about 2022/2023 Competitive Grants for Rail Vehicle Replacement Program (Rail Program)
Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Collaboration, Education, and Translation
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH) seeks applications to promote national collaboration, education, and translation to strengthen capacity building for occupational safety and health (OSH) surveillance and associated activities. Donor Name: Centers for Disease … [Read more...] about Occupational Safety and Health Surveillance Collaboration, Education, and Translation
2022 Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants
The Vernier Science Education is thrilled to announce an exciting funding opportunity for STEM educators: the Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants. Donor Name: Vernier Science Education State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 11/30/2022 Grant Size: $1,000 Grant Duration: 1 … [Read more...] about 2022 Vernier Science Education Inspiration Grants
2023 DEIA Ocean Exploration Education Grant Program
NOAA Ocean Exploration and the National Marine Sanctuary Foundation are proud to announce that the request for proposals for this year’s Ocean Exploration Education Grants to support diversity, equity, inclusion, and accessibility (DEIA) efforts related to ocean literacy and workforce development is now open. Donor Name: NOAA Ocean … [Read more...] about 2023 DEIA Ocean Exploration Education Grant Program
McGraw Foundation Grants for promoting the Well-being of All Humanity in Illinois
The McGraw Foundation is a private non-operating foundation awards grants to provide financial assistance for educational and charitable purposes in furtherance of the public good and promoting the well-being of all humanity. Donor Name: McGraw Foundation State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/01/2023 Size … [Read more...] about McGraw Foundation Grants for promoting the Well-being of All Humanity in Illinois
Applications Open for Sun Club Sustainability Grant Program
If you’re a U.S.-based nonprofit looking to make a positive environmental impact and you want access to a network of sustainability experts, it’s time to plant seeds of sustainability in your community. Apply now for Sun Club Sustainability Grant Program! Donor Name: Green Mountain Energy State: Selected States County: All Counties Type … [Read more...] about Applications Open for Sun Club Sustainability Grant Program
Dual Purpose with Dual Benefit: Research in Biomedicine and Agriculture Using Agriculturally Important Domestic Animal Species
The objective of this FOA is to encourage optimal utilization of large domestic animals in high-priority areas of biomedical and agricultural research. This initiative is designed to facilitate and encourage carefully designed research studies through meticulous selection of farm animals that mimic human developmental, physiological, and … [Read more...] about Dual Purpose with Dual Benefit: Research in Biomedicine and Agriculture Using Agriculturally Important Domestic Animal Species
Funding Opportunity to Advance Cross-Sector Partnerships for Adolescents
Is your organization working with others in your community to help adolescents build relationships, explore their identities, and prepare for college or careers? Do you work with young people who struggle with transitions to adulthood because of structural factors such as poverty and homelessness? Are you using innovative strategies to offer … [Read more...] about Funding Opportunity to Advance Cross-Sector Partnerships for Adolescents
Secure Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Refunds for Older Adults
With these Request for Applications (RFA), AARP Foundation seeks to support community-based organizations to educate, engage, and assist eligible individuals who are ages 50-64 to file their taxes and claim the Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC). Donor Name: AARP Foundation State: Selected States County: All Counties U.S. Territories: … [Read more...] about Secure Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) Refunds for Older Adults
The Wicklander Family Foundation Grant Program for Non-profit Organizations in Illinois
The Wicklander Family Foundation provides project specific funding to non-profit organizations in the Chicago area. Donor Name: The Wicklander Family Foundation State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/30/2022 Details: The Wicklander Foundation was established to provide financial assistance to … [Read more...] about The Wicklander Family Foundation Grant Program for Non-profit Organizations in Illinois
City of Geneva Community 708 Mental Health Board Grant – Illinois
The City of Geneva Community 708 Mental Health Board is accepting grant requests from Non-Profit Organizations. Donor Name: City of Geneva State: Illinois City: Geneva Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 10/28/2022 Details: The Geneva Mental Health Board intends that its grant funding will not be used for altering or substituting … [Read more...] about City of Geneva Community 708 Mental Health Board Grant – Illinois
Funds for Youth Organizations working on Social Justice Issues
The Youth Fund for Social Change enables us to have a targeted impact on the growing sector of youth organizations in the Chicago area. Donor Name: Crossroads Fund States: Illinois, Indiana Cities: Chicago, Gary Type of Grant: Grant Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 11/16/202 Grant Size: $3,000 to $15,000 Details: The Youth Fund for … [Read more...] about Funds for Youth Organizations working on Social Justice Issues
Illinois Meat & Poultry Supply Chain Capital Grant Program
The intent of this program is to confront elevated prices and enhance economic resilience by building the capacity for meat and poultry production in Illinois, to retain and grow jobs in this critical industry for the Illinois economy, and to support rural communities as they recover from the economic and public health impacts of the COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Illinois Meat & Poultry Supply Chain Capital Grant Program
2023 Community Food Systems Fellowship
The Vital Village Network is excited to announce that applications for the 2023 Fellowship Program are now open! Donor Name: Vital Village Network State: All States County: All Counties Territory: American Samoa, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and U.S. Virgin Islands Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about 2023 Community Food Systems Fellowship
Future Finder Challenge: $1 million to Reimagine Career Navigation for Adult Learners
The Future Finder Challenge is a $1 million challenge to reimagine career navigation for adult learners. The U.S. Department of Education’s Office of Career, Technical, and Adult Education invites innovators to build digital tools that better support adult learners as they launch and advance their careers. Donor Name: U.S. Department of … [Read more...] about Future Finder Challenge: $1 million to Reimagine Career Navigation for Adult Learners
DHUD: Radon Testing and Mitigation Demonstration for Public Housing
The purpose of this NOFO is to provide funds to public housing agencies (PHAs) to conduct testing and as-needed mitigation of radon in the units that they manage and where applicable, to support the development of a plan for future testing and mitigation. Donor Name: Department of Housing and Urban Development State: All States County: All … [Read more...] about DHUD: Radon Testing and Mitigation Demonstration for Public Housing
NIH: Learning Disabilities Research Centers
The Eunice Kennedy Shriver National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) invites center applications for the Learning Disabilities Research Centers Program, hereafter termed LDRCs. Donor Name: National Institutes of Health State: All States County: All Counties Territory: American Samoa, Commonwealth of Puerto Rico, … [Read more...] about NIH: Learning Disabilities Research Centers
Native Youth and Culture Fund Grant Opportunity 2022
First Nations Development Institute is pleased to announce the 2022 Request for Proposals (RFP) from Native-led nonprofits and organizations that are focused on providing youth opportunities that support the perpetuation of traditional knowledge, spirituality and the intergenerational transfer of knowledge systems. Donor Name: First Nations … [Read more...] about Native Youth and Culture Fund Grant Opportunity 2022
Illinois: 2022 Small Business Grant Program
West Side United is supporting businesses that are creating wealth and job opportunities on Chicago’s West Side with $10,000 grants. Donor Name: West Side United State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 11/07/2022 Grant Size: $10,000 Details: The West Side United Small Business Grant was piloted in … [Read more...] about Illinois: 2022 Small Business Grant Program
Scale Funding for supporting Educational Leaders and Entrepreneurs
The Charter School Growth Fund is seeking applications for its Scale Funding for education entrepreneurs who want to grow their high-performing charter school networks by opening new schools. Donor Name: Charter School Growth Fund State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: Ongoing Grant Size: … [Read more...] about Scale Funding for supporting Educational Leaders and Entrepreneurs
Seed Funding to Expand the Impact of Public Charter Schools
The Charter School Growth Fund is looking for leaders who want to expand their high-performing public charter schools by serving 250 to 1,000 additional students in the next two years. Donor Name: Charter School Growth Fund State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 11/14/2022 Grant Size: $250,000 … [Read more...] about Seed Funding to Expand the Impact of Public Charter Schools
Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund for Businesses
The Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund is designed To help restaurants recover in times of critical need, DoorDash has partnered with Hello Alice to create the Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund. Donor Name: Hello Alice State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 12/30/2022 Grant Size: … [Read more...] about Restaurant Disaster Relief Fund for Businesses































