The Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence awards $2 million to 25 outstanding skilled trades teachers and their programs in U.S. public high schools. Donor Name: The Smidt Foundation (TSF) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to … [Read more...] about 2026 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence
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 Harbor Freight Tools for Schools Prize for Teaching Excellence
DGLF Youth Literacy Grants Program 2026
The Dollar General Literacy Foundation is seeking applications for its Youth Literacy Grants to support students on their K-12 educational journey. Donor Name: Dollar General Literacy Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/02/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: … [Read more...] about DGLF Youth Literacy Grants Program 2026
HUD: Housing-Related Hazards and Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program
The Department of Housing and Urban Development solicits applications for the Housing-Related Hazards (HRH) Capital Fund Program and the Lead-Based Paint (LBP) Capital Fund Program, referred to jointly as the HRH and LBP Capital Fund Program. Donor Name: U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) State: All States County: All … [Read more...] about HUD: Housing-Related Hazards and Lead-Based Paint Capital Fund Program
State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils General Operating Support Grants 2026
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Division of Federal/State Partnership is accepting applications for State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils General Operating Support Grants for NEH’s designated humanities councils. Donor Name: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) State: All States County: All Counties Type of … [Read more...] about State and Jurisdictional Humanities Councils General Operating Support Grants 2026
Apply now for Journalism Scholarship (Illinois)
The Chicago Headline Club and the Chicago Headline Club Foundation awards $5,000 scholarship to a journalism student in Illinois each year. Donor Name: Chicago Headline Club Foundation State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Scholarship Deadline: 04/06/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration … [Read more...] about Apply now for Journalism Scholarship (Illinois)
Submit Applications for Discretionary Grantmaking Program – Illinois
The Discretionary Grantmaking Program supports the work of nonprofits within the service area (Kane and Kendall counties) in the following designated charitable categories: Arts and Humanities, Education, Health Care, and Social Services. Donor Name: Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley State: Illinois County: Kane County (IL), … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Discretionary Grantmaking Program – Illinois
Infinite Hero Foundation Program Grants 2026
The Infinite Hero Foundation is accepting applications for its grant program, which aims to address the most challenging mental and physical issues facing military heroes and their families. Donor Name: Infinite Hero Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 06/15/2026 Size of the Grant: … [Read more...] about Infinite Hero Foundation Program Grants 2026
National Sea Grant College Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship 2027
The National Sea Grant College Program was enacted by the U.S. Congress in 1966 to support leveraged federal and state partnerships that harness the intellectual capacity of the nation’s universities and research institutions to solve problems and generate opportunities in coastal communities. Donor Name: Department of Commerce State: All … [Read more...] about National Sea Grant College Dean John A. Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship 2027
DOT/FTA: All Stations Accessibility Program 2026
The Federal Transit Administration (FTA) announces the opportunity to apply for $686 million in competitive grants for the 2026 All Stations Accessibility Program (ASAP). Donor Name: Federal Transit Administration (FTA) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/01/2026 Size of the Grant: More than $1 … [Read more...] about DOT/FTA: All Stations Accessibility Program 2026
NEH: Public Scholars Program
The Public Scholars program offers grants to individual authors for research, writing, travel, and other activities leading to the creation and publication of well-researched nonfiction books in the humanities written for the broad public. Donor Name: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) State: All States County: All … [Read more...] about NEH: Public Scholars Program
National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships 2026
NEH Fellowships are grants to individual scholars pursuing projects that embody exceptional humanistic research, rigorous analysis, and clear writing. Donor Name: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Fellowship Deadline: 04/22/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to … [Read more...] about National Endowment for the Humanities Fellowships 2026
NEH Awards for Faculty at HBCUs
The National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Awards for Faculty are grants to individual faculty members at HBCUs pursuing projects that embody exceptional humanistic research, rigorous analysis, and clear writing. Donor Name: National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about NEH Awards for Faculty at HBCUs
NIC: Community Reentry Settings Initiative
The National Institute of Corrections (NIC) is accepting applications for its Community Reentry Settings Initiative. Donor Name: National Institute of Corrections (NIC) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/04/2026 Size of the Grant: $500,000 to $1 million Grant Duration: 1 … [Read more...] about NIC: Community Reentry Settings Initiative
Apply now for Thriving Communities Grant
The Thriving Communities Grant Program is designed to promote sustainability initiatives, workforce development programs, and community resiliency efforts across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network. Donor Name: Norfolk Southern State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/03/2026 Size of the Grant: … [Read more...] about Apply now for Thriving Communities Grant
Applications open for Safety First Grant
The Safety First Grant Program is designed to promote overall community safety across Norfolk Southern’s 22-state network. Donor Name: Norfolk Southern State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 08/03/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about Applications open for Safety First Grant
City of Peoria Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program 2026 (Illinois)
The Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program provides neighborhood and homeowner associations (HOAs) with grants to improve their neighborhoods. Donor Name: City of Peoria State: Illinois City: Peoria Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/03/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about City of Peoria Neighborhood Mini-Grant Program 2026 (Illinois)
CCHF General Grant Program 2026
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation General Grant Program. Donor Name: Coverys Community Healthcare Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 05/12/2026 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not … [Read more...] about CCHF General Grant Program 2026
Call for Applications for Launch Program 2026
In partnership with Boundless Futures Foundation, Ladies Who Launch is awarding $10,000 grants to 10 U.S.-based, women-led small businesses that generate growth for good. Donor Name: Ladies Who Launch State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/17/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Launch Program 2026
Submit Applications for Community Grants (Illinois)
The Community Foundation for McHenry County is pleased to announce the Community Grants. Donor Name: The Community Foundation for McHenry County State: Illinois County: McHenry County (IL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/10/2026 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Types … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Community Grants (Illinois)
Request for Proposals for 2026 Five Star Grant Program
The National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) in cooperation with USDA Natural Resource Conservation Service (NRCS) Office of Urban Agriculture and Innovative Production, U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS), FedEx, Southern Company and Arconic Foundation are pleased to solicit applications for the 2026 Five Star program. Donor Name: … [Read more...] about Request for Proposals for 2026 Five Star Grant Program
Pilot Small Business Growth Fund 2026
The Pilot Small Business Growth Fund, presented in partnership with Hello Alice and Pilot.com, is here to support small businesses as they grow and scale. Donor Name: Hello Alice State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/31/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration … [Read more...] about Pilot Small Business Growth Fund 2026
Applications open for Kingdom Advancing Grant
The Brotherhood Mutual Foundation is seeking applications for its Kingdom Advancing Grant. Donor Name: Brotherhood Mutual Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/31/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: The Kingdom … [Read more...] about Applications open for Kingdom Advancing Grant
NIC: Facilitator Training for Victim Offender Dialogue Program
The National Institute of Corrections is soliciting applications for its Facilitator Training for Victim Offender Dialogue Program. Donor Name: National Institute of Corrections (NIC) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/17/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 … [Read more...] about NIC: Facilitator Training for Victim Offender Dialogue Program
Call for Proposals for Charitable Trust Fund 2026 (Illinois)
The Illinois State Treasurer’s Office is accepting applications for its 2026 Charitable Trust Grant to support small nonprofits across Illinois. Donor Name: Illinois State Treasurer’s Office State: Illinois County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/31/2026 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant … [Read more...] about Call for Proposals for Charitable Trust Fund 2026 (Illinois)
Veterans Legacy Grants Program 2026
The Veterans Legacy Grants Program (VLGP) provides funding to eligible entities to produce educational tools for students and the public to learn about the histories of Veterans interred in national, state, territorial, or Tribal Veterans cemeteries. Donor Name: Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) State: All States County: All … [Read more...] about Veterans Legacy Grants Program 2026































