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Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Grant Program
$610,000
Dr. Ralph and Marian Falk Medical Research Trust (administred by Bank of America)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jun 13, 2024

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations conducting medical research, especially those focused on improving disease treatment and health outcomes, with a preference for projects based in the Midwest.

Health
Nonprofits
AgForward Grant Program
$15,000
Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 8, 2025

This program provides funding to nonprofit educational institutions and organizations in a 12-county area to support innovative agricultural education projects that engage students and promote careers in production agriculture.

Agriculture
Nonprofits
Data Center Community Action Grants
Contact for amount
Meta
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 17, 2025

This program provides funding to local schools, nonprofits, and community organizations in areas where Meta operates data centers, focusing on technology-driven community development and enhancing STEAM education.

Education
Independent school districts
Discretionary Grantmaking Program
$20,000
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Sep 4, 2025

This program provides funding for nonprofit organizations in Kane and Kendall counties, Illinois, to make capital improvements that enhance their ability to serve the community, such as upgrading technology, equipment, and facilities.

Arts
Nonprofits
Women for Women Fund
$20,000
Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln
Local

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 6, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations, schools, and government entities in specific Illinois counties to support programs focused on improving the well-being of women and children.

Women & Girl Services
City or township governments
515-RIPS Regions IPS Trainers
$360,000
Illinois Department of Human Services (IDHS), Division of Mental Health
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 20, 2025

This grant provides funding to nonprofit organizations and Certified Community Mental Health Centers in Illinois to train and support agencies implementing the Individual Placement and Support model, helping individuals with serious mental illness secure competitive employment.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits
TAWF EXPLORE Grant
Contact for amount
The Arts Work Fund
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 18, 2025

This grant provides financial support to arts organizations in Chicago and Cook County, particularly those led by and serving BIPOC communities, to help them adapt and build resilience in response to changing circumstances.

Arts
Nonprofits
Gateway Regional Environment Fund
Contact for amount
St. Louis Community Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Mar 24, 2025

This funding opportunity supports local organizations in the St. Louis area that are implementing projects to reduce carbon emissions and promote environmental sustainability.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Immigrant Integration
$29,300,000
Illinois Human Services
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support for projects that promote the integration of immigrants and refugees across Illinois.

Social Advocacy
Nonprofits
United Way of Lee County Grant Program
Contact for amount
United Way of Lee County (UW)
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 10, 2025

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in Lee County that provide essential human services in areas such as health, education, financial stability, and youth development.

Health
Nonprofits
Creative Projects Grant
$12,000
Illinois Arts Council (IAC)
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jul 4, 2025

This funding opportunity supports individual artists and nonprofit organizations in Illinois to create and present public arts projects, fostering a vibrant cultural landscape across the state.

Arts
Individuals
Community Involvement Program
Contact for amount
Hallmark Cards, Inc. and Hallmark Corporate Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 22, 2023

This funding opportunity supports nonprofit organizations in specific U.S. communities to enhance local programs that promote youth development, arts and culture, and essential services for those in need.

Community Development
Nonprofits
A Road Together Grant
$100,000
The FIeld Foundation of Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 29, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small to mid-sized arts and culture organizations in Chicago, helping them advance equity and sustainability within the local creative community.

Arts
Nonprofits
Illinois Snowmobile Trail Establishment Fund Grant Program
$120,000
Illinois Department of Natural Resources
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Jan 27, 2025

This program provides financial support to Illinois-based not-for-profit snowmobile clubs and organizations for developing and maintaining snowmobile trails and facilities accessible to the public.

Recreation
Nonprofits
Arts Mean Business Fund Grants to support the Generation of Economic Growth
$240,000
Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Dec 7, 2023

This funding opportunity supports projects in the Peoria region that leverage the arts to drive economic growth, enhance tourism, and strengthen community engagement.

Arts
Nonprofits
Tourism Attraction Grant Program
$200,000
Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity
State

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Nov 6, 2024

This program provides funding to projects that improve tourism attractions in Illinois, helping local communities increase visitor traffic and boost economic growth.

Community Development
Nonprofits
Sparking Change Grant
$10,000
USA for UNHCR
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Oct 18, 2024

This grant provides funding to empower community leaders who have experienced forced displacement, supporting innovative projects that foster collaboration and integration between refugees and local communities in select U.S. states.

Employment Labor and Training
County governments
Capacity Building Grant
$75,000
The Chicago Community Trust
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Apr 10, 2025

This funding opportunity provides financial support to nonprofit media organizations in the Chicago area to help them grow their audiences and develop sustainable business models for community-centered journalism.

Community Development
Nonprofits
CHIditarod Foundation Grant Program
Contact for amount
CHIditarod Foundation
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

May 19, 2025

This grant provides financial support to small, community-led nonprofits in Northern Illinois that are focused on innovative solutions to combat hunger and improve food access.

Food and Nutrition
Nonprofits
Chicago Artadia Awards for Visual Artists in Illinois
$25,000
Artadia
Private

Application Deadline

Not specified

Date Added

Feb 17, 2025

This grant provides unrestricted financial support to contemporary visual artists in Illinois, fostering their creative projects and professional development.

Employment Labor and Training
Nonprofits