Minneapolis Foundation Support for Illinois Environmental Health
Community-based nonprofits, tribes, local governments, schools, and colleges in Illinois can seek up to US $150,000 for environmental and public health assessment and engagement projects in disadvantaged communities. Grants from The Minneapolis Foundation help public health-focused organizations address issues like environmental health, air and water quality, healthy homes, disaster resilience, and environmental job training across EPA Region 5’s Great Lakes area.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation Grants for Illinois Health
Focused on community betterment and basic human needs, Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation invites Illinois public health and community organizations to apply for support. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and governmental units serving Illinois residents with health and wellness, disease prevention, affordable housing, food access, or related community development programs.
Frankenmuth Insurance Foundation
Illinois Child Health Funding via Gadomski Foundation
Grants from Gadomski Foundation help Illinois public health and child-focused organizations support education, underserved children, health, arts, and community programs. U.S.-based 501(c)(3)s, often United Way agencies, faith-affiliated groups, public educational institutions, or organizations backed by major foundations, may be competitive if they serve Cook or DuPage County and can demonstrate strong financial and stewardship records.
Gadomski Foundation
Community Power Grants for Nonprofits from Grand Victoria Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored groups in Illinois can seek funding to build community power and advance racial justice, especially in Black communities. Focused on systemic change, Grand Victoria Foundation supports grassroots organizing, advocacy, policy work, research, narrative change, and collaborations that may benefit public health by addressing structural inequities.
Grand Victoria Foundation
Gun Violence Prevention Funding from Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofits and research or advocacy organizations working on gun violence prevention, justice reform, or violence intervention that impact Illinois and the broader Great Lakes region can seek support for policy, research, and systems-change efforts. With a mission to build safe, just communities, The Joyce Foundation provides funding for projects advancing racial equity and public safety reform.
The Joyce Foundation
Environmental Policy Funding from Joyce Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 3, 2026
Nonprofit and national organizations advancing environmental policy and justice work in Illinois can seek support for climate solutions and Great Lakes and drinking water initiatives. The Joyce Foundation backs projects on carbon-free power, clean drinking water, and Great Lakes protection, with priority for communities of color and those most impacted by environmental harms.
The Joyce Foundation
Impact Fund Grants for Illinois Justice
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Legal services nonprofits, solo practitioners, and small law firms in Illinois pursuing impact litigation for economic, environmental, racial, or social justice can apply for recoverable grants from the Impact Fund, awarding US $10,000 - US $50,000 for litigation expenses. Public health advocates using legal strategies to address systemic harms may be eligible.
The Impact Fund
Health and Youth Funding from Carver Trust
Full proposal due Aug 15, 2026
I.R.S.-designated 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois and Iowa can apply for Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust grants to support biomedical and scientific research, health-related programs, and youth services. Illinois public health and community organizations may be eligible for projects improving human health, youth well-being, recreation, disaster response, or first responder equipment in the listed counties.
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust
Public health program grants for nonprofits from Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Applications due Aug 20, 2026
Nonprofits, religious organizations, governments, and public colleges in Illinois serving Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago Counties can receive more than US $50,000 for public health and related community programs. Community Foundation of Northern Illinois funds projects in health, human services, education, sustainable communities, arts, and youth, covering direct costs, some capital expenses, staff wages, and limited indirect costs.
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund
Full proposal due Aug 28, 2026
Illinois public health and human services nonprofits working in Madison, Monroe, or St. Clair counties can apply for US $20,000 - US $50,000 to support arts, education, environment, health, or social service programs. Spirit of St. Louis Women’s Fund prioritizes smaller 501(c)(3) organizations headquartered in and serving the Greater St. Louis community.
Spirit of St. Louis Women's Fund
Bayer Fund Grants for Illinois Health Programs
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Illinois public health and community organizations addressing cancer and cardiovascular disease can access funding through Bayer Fund to deliver education, disease awareness, and support services for patients, caregivers, and at-risk groups. Eligible applicants include established 501(c)(3) nonprofits and government units located near listed Bayer sites, with evidence-based programs completed within one year.
Bayer Fund
Systems-Change Funding for Nonprofits from Deaconess Foundation
Applications due Sep 26, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and fiscally sponsored groups advancing systems-change work to improve community health and well-being in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois can apply for Deaconess Foundation’s Seeding the Future Grants, with awards of US $20,000 for one year of general operating support. Illinois public health organizations in Madison, St. Clair, or Monroe Counties may be eligible if their advocacy, organizing, or policy efforts fit these priorities.
Deaconess Foundation
Community Facility Grants for Rural Illinois from USDA
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Illinois public bodies, community-based nonprofits, and Federally Recognized Tribes can apply for USDA: Rural Development funding to build, purchase, or improve essential community facilities and equipment in rural areas. Projects such as health clinics, hospitals, community centers, and public safety facilities in eligible small communities may receive graduated grant support based on population and median household income.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Community Foundation Support for Illinois Capital Needs
Letter of inquiry due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities in Illinois seeking capital funding for arts, education, health care, or social services projects can apply for US $2,500 - US $20,000 in one-year grants. Focused on community-serving capital improvements, Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley invites project-ready agencies in its service area to request support.
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Deaconess Foundation Support for Senior Services
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit organizations and groups with a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor serving seniors in Illinois and Eastern Missouri can apply for Deaconess Foundation’s Seniors Community Revitalization & Development Fund, with awards up to US $30,000 for transportation, safety, and navigation support services. Programs in Madison, Monroe, and St. Clair counties may be especially relevant for public health efforts.
Deaconess Foundation
Illinois Community Health Funding via Penn National Gaming
Applications due Oct 1, 2026
Illinois public health and human services 501(c)(3) organizations located in eligible counties can seek support for local health, safety, and community development projects. Illinois nonprofits can access funding through Penn National Gaming to advance medical services, public safety, education, and broader community initiatives in areas where the company has a business interest.
Penn National Gaming
Public Health Services Funding for Illinois Nonprofits via City of Naperville
Applications due Oct 10, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits and Illinois-recognized nonprofit entities providing community social and public health services can access funding through the City of Naperville’s Social Services Grant Program. Grants support activities like mental health care, emergency services, healthcare access, youth and senior services, disability support, and related transportation for residents served in the Naperville community.
City of Naperville, Illinois
Operating Support Funding from Chicago Community Trust
Letter of inquiry due Nov 26, 2026
Community-serving organizations in Illinois managing government grants can receive general operating support to cover administrative and compliance costs through this program, with awards up to US $50,000. The Chicago Community Trust prioritizes groups working on community investment, safety, housing, household supportive services, and workforce development, which may include public health-related initiatives in Cook County.
The Chicago Community Trust
Deaconess Foundation Support for Illinois Advocacy
Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit organizations leading public policy, advocacy, and grassroots organizing efforts in Illinois can receive up to US $100,000 in general operating support to drive systemic change. Deaconess Foundation provides Illinois public health and community well-being groups with one-year Policy Campaign Grants to strengthen voter engagement, civic activation, and coordinated campaigns addressing racial and structural inequities.
Deaconess Foundation
Public Health and Human Services Funding from McGraw Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) and similar nonprofits working on health, medical care, and human services can seek McGraw Foundation grants of US $2,000 - US $10,000 for general operating support, specific projects, or occasional capital needs. Focus areas include health clinics, medical care for uninsured people, crisis intervention, domestic violence, homelessness, hospice, and related community services in the greater Chicago area.
McGraw Foundation
Illinois Health Information Funding via National Library of Medicine
Applications due Mar 31, 2027
Illinois public health, library, and community organizations focused on health information outreach and education can apply for the Health Information Outreach Award to expand access to reliable biomedical and consumer health resources. Illinois public health groups can access funding through National Library of Medicine to improve health literacy, support underrepresented populations, and enhance use of NLM and NNLM tools. Awards are US $25,000.
National Library of Medicine
Illinois Public Health Funding via Illinois Department of Human Services
Applications due Apr 3, 2027
Government, education, and nonprofit organizations in Illinois can receive US $18,000 - US $227,479 to operate outpatient fitness restoration programs providing mental health, substance use, and legal education services to court-ordered defendants. Grants from Illinois Department of Human Services support community-based treatment that reduces inpatient waitlists and expands clinically appropriate outpatient forensic services for adults and juveniles.
Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Mental Health
Capital Health and Education Grants via Gladys Brooks Foundation
Applications due May 31, 2027
Hospitals, clinics, libraries, and educational institutions in Illinois and other eligible states can seek major capital, equipment, or endowment funding for health, education, and library projects. With a mission to support intellectual, moral, and physical welfare, the Gladys Brooks Foundation provides US $50,000 - US $150,000 to 501(c)(3) organizations for innovative, largely self-contained projects.
The Gladys Brooks Foundation
Illinois Senior Services Funding via Illinois Department on Aging
Applications due Jun 6, 2027
Government and nonprofit Area Agencies on Aging in Illinois can obtain funding to expand supportive services and senior centers that help adults 60+ remain at home and in their communities. With a mission to improve public health for older residents, Illinois Department on Aging provides resources for in-home care, transportation, legal aid, mental health services, and adult daycare.
Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA)
Universal Corporation Grants for Illinois Communities
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering education, basic needs, arts, or environmental programs can seek funding to strengthen community well-being. With a mission to support essential services and community-building, Universal Corporation provides grants up to US $5,000 for organizations in and around Momence and Kankakee County, which may include public health-related initiatives.
Universal Corporation
Japanese Chamber Support for Illinois Education
Applications due Jun 27, 2027
Public and private schools and other nonprofit organizations in Illinois counties around Chicago can apply for the Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago’s Student Development and Achievement Grants, awarding up to US $10,000 for innovative, student-focused education projects. Programs that enhance learning and student development, including health and social-emotional education, may be eligible.
Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry of Chicago
Illinois Public Health Funding via Illinois Department of Public Health
Applications due Aug 18, 2027
Local health departments and lead fiscal-agent organizations in Illinois can obtain up to US $500,000 to build or implement place-based interventions addressing social determinants of health and health disparities. Grants from Illinois Department of Public Health help Illinois public health partners strengthen community partnerships, develop logic models, and carry out evaluated implementation efforts.
Illinois Department of Public Health