Traffic Safety Education Funding from Auto Club Group Foundation
K-12 school districts and other eligible educational or community organizations in Illinois can seek grants of US $5,000 - US $15,000 for traffic safety, driver education, and financial literacy initiatives. The Auto Club Group Foundation supports programs within its 14-state and 2-territory footprint, including Illinois, that improve roadway safety and student financial knowledge.
The Auto Club Group Foundation
Illinois Education Funding via Costco Foundation
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, K-12 education, or health and human services can access funding through Costco Foundation for monetary program needs in communities where Costco operates. Grants prioritize evidenced-based programs with measurable outcomes, demonstrated community need, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support, with applications typically reviewed within 4–6 weeks.
Costco Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Grants for Illinois Youth
K-12 schools and 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Illinois serving children and youth can seek funding for health, education, development, and welfare programs, including early childhood development and youth enrichment. The Dan Paul Foundation offers up to US $15,000 for initiatives such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, and refugee youth support.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Illinois Education
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Illinois and worldwide can receive up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage social impact solutions. With a mission to strengthen communities, Cisco Systems Foundation provides education-focused organizations with year-round Global Impact Cash Grants via a brief LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Education Grants in Illinois
K-12 schools and education-focused nonprofits in Illinois can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives that improve academic performance, STEM learning, and college and career pathways. With a mission to build safer, stronger, better-educated communities, State Farm Companies Foundation provides support to eligible educational institutions, government programs, and qualifying nonprofits across the U.S.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Arts Education Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions offering arts or science education programs for K–12 students, including those in Illinois, can apply for more than US $100,000 to support programs, capital projects, or limited general support. The William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes arts education filling gaps in school curricula and STEAM-focused science initiatives, especially for large, well-established U.S. organizations.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Support for Education
K–12 schools and education-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois working in health, education, or community services can seek funding for programs like STEM education, healthy lifestyle initiatives, or student support services. Labcorp Charitable Foundation supports U.S.-based nonprofits advancing equitable healthcare access, education, and community welfare, with requests reviewed in March and September.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Illinois K-12 Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
K-12 education organizations and schools in Illinois working on projects for urban low-income children may be eligible for more than US $50,000 to support or scale programs. Focused on education, the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation funds initiatives serving children and youth in the U.S., India, and South Africa within its core priority areas.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Early Education Grants for Nonprofits from PNC Foundation
Illinois nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving young children or low- to moderate-income communities can seek funding for early childhood education and community economic development programs. Illinois K-12 schools partnering with eligible nonprofits on early learning, family engagement, or community services in PNC service areas may be able to access PNC Foundation support.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Education and Community
K-12 schools and accredited charities in Illinois seeking support for education, youth services, or community and environmental projects may be eligible for funding that promotes sustainable development and engages local partners. Grants from La Roche help organizations worldwide deliver humanitarian, science and education, community, and contemporary arts initiatives managed by qualified charitable entities.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Grants for Illinois Education
Illinois K-12 education organizations and related nonprofits can access funding through Semnani Family Foundation to support health, education, and humanitarian programs for marginalized children and families. Programs addressing health care access, literacy, child welfare, disabilities, or broader human and social services in school communities may be eligible, alongside similar efforts in other countries and across the U.S.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Support for Education
K–12 education and other 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois seeking support for charitable, scientific, medical, or educational programs can apply; projects must use all funds within the U.S. With a mission to strengthen broad public welfare, Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides tax-exempt nonprofits with funding for high-impact, well-managed services.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Approximately US $282,615
Illinois Department of Human Services Support for Youth Homelessness
Nonprofit organizations in Illinois working to prevent youth and young adult homelessness can apply for approximately US $282,615 from the Illinois Department of Human Services to improve youth-centered systems and supports. Funding can strengthen peer support and leadership, partnerships with K-12 schools and other systems, coordinated entry, data sharing, and equity in youth homelessness response.
Illinois Department of Human Services
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Self-Reliance
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Illinois K–12 education organizations working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant may be eligible for grants supporting human and social services, poverty alleviation, disability services, and disaster relief. Gupta Family Foundation funds smaller, non-sectarian 501(c)(3) and qualifying foreign organizations worldwide with US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions and relief efforts.
Gupta Family Foundation
Illinois Education Policy Funding via Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on K-12 and postsecondary education policy in Illinois can access funding through the Joyce Foundation to advance education and economic mobility. Grants support research, policy development, advocacy, and implementation that improve educator effectiveness, college and career readiness, and postsecondary success, with a focus on historically underserved young people and racial equity in the Great Lakes region.
The Joyce Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Education Grants in Illinois
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
K-12 schools and education-focused 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois can apply for more than US $50,000 to develop storytelling projects that highlight their impact. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help education programs, including 21st-century learning and teacher support, share meaningful narratives that showcase student growth and community change.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Support for Southern Schools
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Illinois K-12 education nonprofits in the Southern region may request single-year, non-capital support from the Robinson Foundation. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations, operating at least three years, should propose programs with clear, measurable impact in education, youth and family services, or poverty relief, demonstrating strong local need and sustainable, community-centered outcomes.
Robinson Foundation
Illinois Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Illinois K-12 schools and education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits can seek community service grants or event sponsorships that support local service goals in Cook County from Insperity. Insperity supports community services in Illinois by funding approved charities once per year, prioritizing organizations connected to its employees, clients, or communities where they live and work.
Insperity
Community and Environmental Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding may be eligible for this funding, including those serving K–12 students in Illinois. Grants from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation help mission-driven nonprofits advance projects that respect people, the environment, and our changing world.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Funding from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Illinois K-12 schools, public school districts, and 501(c)(3) nonprofits can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support environmental, human services, disaster relief, or other qualifying programs. Grants are unrestricted and may be used for general operating or project expenses, with reasonable indirect costs allowed.
Lawrence Foundation
Approximately US $250,000
Dual Enrollment Pathways Funding for Illinois Organizations
Applications due Dec 30, 2026
Community-based organizations in Illinois formally invited to apply can access approximately US $250,000 from the Illinois Community College Board to implement comprehensive student support for dual enrolled high school seniors through their first year of community college. K-12 districts partnering with community colleges to boost dual credit and enrollment outcomes may benefit from this opportunity.
Illinois Community College Board
Basic Needs and Community Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for funding from Ameriprise Financial, including organizations serving K–12 students in Illinois through hunger relief, housing, or life-skills programs. Grants prioritize sites with Ameriprise volunteer engagement and give preference to communities such as Boston, Charlotte, Las Vegas, Minneapolis, and New York.
Ameriprise Financial
Education Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Focused on education, Dr Scholl Foundation invites Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations to request US $5,000 - US $25,000 for programs, including K-12 initiatives. Funding is for one-year projects, with most grants made in the U.S., and may support educational, social service, health care, civic, cultural, or environmental efforts serving school-age youth.
Dr Scholl Foundation
K-12 Arts Education Funding from Quad City Arts
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
K-12 schools and nonprofit organizations in Illinois counties within the Quad Cities region can receive up to US $5,000 for arts-centered projects benefiting K-12 students. Grants from Quad City Arts also support individual artists, provided projects occur in Rock Island, Henry, or Mercer counties and include payment to at least one eligible local artist.
Quad City Arts Inc.
Water Projects Funding from American Water Charitable Foundation
Applications due Mar 6, 2027
K-12 public schools, colleges, universities, and 501(c)(3) public charities in Illinois can apply for American Water Charitable Foundation’s Water and Environment Grant Program to support watershed protection, water conservation, or equitable access to water-based recreation. Projects must be completed within 12 months and be located in American Water’s Illinois service areas.
American Water Charitable Foundation Inc
Illinois Community Services Funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life can seek project, operating, or capital support from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation for programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief. Eligible organizations must serve communities where O’Reilly Auto Parts operates and may include K-12–related literacy, workforce readiness, or child development initiatives.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Community Grants in Illinois
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Illinois communities with safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability programs can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 in Local Grants. Union Pacific Foundation supports projects benefiting Union Pacific–served communities, so K-12 partners with separate school-support nonprofits may be eligible for student safety, STEM, youth development, or environmental education initiatives.
Union Pacific Foundation