Jobs for the Future (JFF) is launching the Advancing AI-Resilient Early-Career Pathways Initiative to identify, pilot, and learn from innovative models that support early-career workers in an AI-transformed labor market and help ensure AI leads to quality jobs for all. Donor Name: Jobs for the Future State: All States County: All … [Read more...] about Advancing AI-Resilient Early-Career Pathways Initiative
Latest Grants in Illinois
The latest and upcoming grants, awards, fellowships, and other opportunities and resources for nonprofits, businesses, institutions, and individuals in Illinois
Advancing AI-Resilient Early-Career Pathways Initiative
Teens Active in Grantmaking (TAG) Program 2026 – Illinois
Teens Active in Grantmaking (TAG) is a youth-led committee of the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri, designed to encourage and develop the practice of philanthropy in young adults. Donor Name: Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri State: Illinois County: Adams … [Read more...] about Teens Active in Grantmaking (TAG) Program 2026 – Illinois
Call for Applications for Impact Grant 2026
The Deaf Organizations Fund is seeking applications for its Impact Grant Program. Donor Name: Deaf Organizations Fund State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/10/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 1 Year Details: In response to current challenges within the … [Read more...] about Call for Applications for Impact Grant 2026
Land, Health, Community Grant Program – Illinois
The Lumpkin Family Foundation is accepting Letters of Inquiry for the 2026 Land, Health, Community (LHC) Program. Donor Name: The Lumpkin Family Foundation State: Illinois County: Champaign County (IL), Coles County (IL), Douglas County (IL), Edgar County (IL), Ford County (IL), Iroquois County (IL), Moultrie County (IL), Piatt County … [Read more...] about Land, Health, Community Grant Program – Illinois
Grants to Improve Youth Mental Health
The Cigna Group Foundation committed $9 million over three years to improve the mental health of youth (ages 5–18) as it relates to post-pandemic stress and distress. Donor Name: The Cigna Group Foundation State: Selected States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/12/2026 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to … [Read more...] about Grants to Improve Youth Mental Health
Exploring Christian Practices Initiative 2026
Lilly Endowment is pleased to announce its Exploring Christian Practices Initiative, which aims to multiply opportunities and increase access to settings that help individuals from a wide variety of backgrounds explore and engage in Christian practices to address their spiritual interests and questions, find and build community with others, nourish … [Read more...] about Exploring Christian Practices Initiative 2026
Carlos Baldoceda Memorial Scholarship 2026 (Illinois)
The Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation is seeking applications for its 2026 Carlos Baldoceda Memorial Scholarship. Donor Name: Oak Park-River Forest Community Foundation State: Illinois City: Selected Cities Type of Grant: Scholarship Deadline: 03/15/2026 Size of the Grant: Less than $1000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration … [Read more...] about Carlos Baldoceda Memorial Scholarship 2026 (Illinois)
NCPG’s Agility Grant for Nonprofit Organizations
The National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) Agility Grant initiative offers funding to nonprofits, empowering them to implement and expand problem gambling prevention programs in their communities. Donor Name: National Council on Problem Gambling (NCPG) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about NCPG’s Agility Grant for Nonprofit Organizations
Apply now for FWW Fellowship Awards
FWW Fellowship Awards recognize outstanding emerging physicians and scientists dedicated to advancing women’s health in a variety of health disciplines. Donor Name: Foundation for Women's Wellness (FWW) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 04/03/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to … [Read more...] about Apply now for FWW Fellowship Awards
Submit Applications for Research Awards 2026
The Foundation for Women's Wellness (FWW) Research Awards target smaller, shorter-term studies on leading women’s health concerns including cardiovascular disease, female cancers, the role of hormones in disease and stage-of-life health concerns, diseases disproportionately affecting women, and areas where sex differences need clarity. Donor … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for Research Awards 2026
Frances R. Dewing Foundation Grant Program 2026
The Frances R. Dewing Foundation is seeking applications to support innovative approaches to educating young children in the United States. Donor Name: Frances R. Dewing Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/01/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: Grant … [Read more...] about Frances R. Dewing Foundation Grant Program 2026
Love Your Block Evanston Grant – Illinois
The Love Your Block Evanston initiative empowers residents to unite and bring their vision to life for a safer, more vibrant, accessible, and sustainable community that celebrates its unique identity. Donor Name: City of Evanston State: Illinois City: Evanston Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/07/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to … [Read more...] about Love Your Block Evanston Grant – Illinois
Request for Applications for Scherman Foundation Grants
The Scherman Foundation is now accepting Letters of Intent to support initiatives that invest in the economic, political, and cultural transformation necessary for Black, Indigenous, and People of Color to reclaim and build power. Donor Name: The Scherman Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Request for Applications for Scherman Foundation Grants
Submit Applications for NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
The NFL Foundation Grassroots Program is a partnership of the National Football League Foundation (NFL Foundation) and the Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC) to provide non-profit, neighborhood-based organizations, middle schools and high schools with financing and technical assistance to improve the quality, safety, and accessibility of … [Read more...] about Submit Applications for NFL Foundation Grassroots Program
City of Urbana Community Services Grant Program 2027 (Illinois)
The City of Urbana announces funding for grants to public or private not-for-profit agencies that provide community-based programs and services to low-income Urbana households. Donor Name: City of Urbana State: Illinois City: Urbana Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 04/06/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: … [Read more...] about City of Urbana Community Services Grant Program 2027 (Illinois)
General Operating Support with Youth Employment in the Arts Grant – Illinois
The Illinois Arts Council’s (IAC) General Operating Support (GOS) Grants are offered to eligible not-for-profit organizations that provide arts programming to their defined communities in a manner that supports the mission of the organization. Donor Name: Illinois Arts Council State: Illinois County: All Counties Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about General Operating Support with Youth Employment in the Arts Grant – Illinois
National Dance Project Production Grant 2026
National Dance Project Production Grants annually support the creation/development and U.S. touring/sharing of new dance projects. Donor Name: New England Foundation for the Arts (NEFA) State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 03/16/2026 Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000 Grant Duration: 2 … [Read more...] about National Dance Project Production Grant 2026
Applications now open for AMPT Grant – Illinois
Applications are now being accepted for the AMPT Grant. Donor Name: AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/16/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: AMPT: Advancing Nonprofits is a capacity-building initiative … [Read more...] about Applications now open for AMPT Grant – Illinois
Build the Future Grant 2026 – Illinois
The DeKalb County Community Foundation’s Build the Future Grant program provides up to $100,000 to support construction projects for local 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organizations and public sector units of local government. Donor Name: DeKalb County Community Foundation State: Illinois County: DeKalb County (IL) Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about Build the Future Grant 2026 – Illinois
2026-2027 Call for Effective Technology Grant Program
The Call for Effective Technology (CET) program identifies and supports the development, implementation, and evaluation of promising AI-powered and educational technology tools. Donor Name: Accelerate State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/20/2026 Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000 Grant … [Read more...] about 2026-2027 Call for Effective Technology Grant Program
United Way of Lee County Community Grant (Illinois)
The United Way of Lee County is seeking applications for its Community Grant Program. Donor Name: United Way of Lee County (UW) State: Illinois County: Lee County (IL) Type of Grant: Grant Deadline: 02/27/2026 Size of the Grant: Not Available Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Focus Areas Focus of … [Read more...] about United Way of Lee County Community Grant (Illinois)
Applications open for Leopold Conservation Award (Illinois)
Applications are now being accepted for the 2026 Leopold Conservation Award. Donor Name: Sand County Foundation State: Illinois County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 02/15/2026 Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000 Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Sand County Foundation and … [Read more...] about Applications open for Leopold Conservation Award (Illinois)
Apply now for Patient Safety Prize
The Elevance Health Foundation has launched the Patient Safety Prize. Donor Name: Elevance Health Foundation State: All States County: All Counties Type of Grant: Awards and Prizes Deadline: 03/17/2026 Size of the Grant: More than $1 million Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned Details: Building on its … [Read more...] about Apply now for Patient Safety Prize
2026 Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities
In 2026, the Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities mark its 10-year anniversary, recognizing a decade of partnership with community leaders, residents, and grassroots organizations across Chicago’s South and West Sides. Donor Name: Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities State: Illinois City: Chicago Type of Grant: … [Read more...] about 2026 Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities
Industrial Site Readiness in Jackson County Grant (Illinois)
The Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (the “Department” or “DCEO”) is issuing this Notice of Funding Opportunity (“NOFO”) to support planning and due diligence activities in Jackson County to advance new industrial sites with industrial and manufacturing economic development potential. Donor Name: Illinois Department of … [Read more...] about Industrial Site Readiness in Jackson County Grant (Illinois)
