Illinois Innovative Social Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human and social services approaches can access funding through Creag Foundation to tackle pressing social problems in new ways. The foundation considers invited proposals from organizations that have held tax-exempt status for at least a year and are pioneering fresh solutions that may intersect with green infrastructure and community well-being.
Creag Foundation
Illinois Green Infrastructure Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage independent nonprofits and impact-first startups in Illinois working on scalable social or environmental solutions can access funding through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation. Grants up to US $300,000 over three years support organizations addressing urgent problems for underserved communities, including green infrastructure, sustainability, and climate-related initiatives with strong evidence of impact and clear plans to grow.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Minneapolis Foundation Support for Illinois Green Infrastructure
Community-based nonprofits, tribal entities, local governments, schools, and colleges in Illinois can seek funding for environmental justice assessment and engagement projects that address green infrastructure, stormwater, and related public health issues. Grants from the Minneapolis Foundation offer up to US $150,000 for Tier 1 work in disadvantaged Great Lakes Region communities, including mapping, monitoring, and community engagement.
The Minneapolis Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Illinois Green Infrastructure
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment projects in Illinois can seek up to US $100,000 to address critical social challenges. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, tech-enabled programs serving mostly economically underserved communities, which may include green jobs, climate resilience, and other green infrastructure-related initiatives.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Youth Opportunity Funding from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability in Illinois and other eligible regions can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Social enterprises and nonprofits serving urban low-income children and youth may be eligible if they meet focus, location, and values criteria.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Community Development Grants in Illinois
PNC Foundation provides Illinois nonprofit organizations with funding for early childhood education and community economic development projects, especially those serving low- and moderate-income residents. 501(c)(3) charities in Illinois communities where PNC has a significant presence may be eligible for programs in affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, small business support, arts, and essential human services.
PNC Foundation
Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation Support for Land Conservation
Full proposal due Jul 24, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and fiscally sponsored projects advancing land conservation and stewardship in the greater Chicagoland region can seek general operating or project grants of US $15,000 - US $75,000. With a mission to strengthen strategic conservation, Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation provides Illinois green infrastructure efforts with support that integrates climate resilience, advocacy, and inclusive, community-focused approaches.
Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Land Conservation Grants
Applications due Jul 24, 2026
501(c)(3) public charities with at least one year of operations carrying out land conservation in the greater Chicagoland region can apply for Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation’s Chicago Region Land Conservation Grants, awarding US $15,000 - US $75,000 for operating or project support. Illinois organizations using land protection and stewardship for green infrastructure and climate resilience may benefit.
Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian human and social service nonprofits working to help disadvantaged people become self-reliant can seek funding for programs, operations, or disaster relief, including those in Illinois. Gupta Family Foundation supports smaller 501(c)(3) organizations and qualifying foreign entities worldwide with grants ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000.
Gupta Family Foundation
US $75,000 - US $2,500,000
Stormwater Infrastructure Grants for Illinois Entities via Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Applications due Nov 5, 2026
Eligible Illinois public, private, nonprofit, and for-profit entities can receive US $75,000 - US $2,500,000 to design and construct green infrastructure that manages stormwater and reduces flooding. The Illinois Environmental Protection Agency funds projects such as bioinfiltration, permeable pavement, detention basins, wetlands, floodplain reconnection, watershed-wide BMPs, and rainwater harvesting across rivers, streams, and lakes.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Public and charter schools launching new PLTW computer science programs in eligible Illinois counties and other listed regions can apply for Project Lead The Way’s partnership grant, awarding US $20,000 over two years for participation fees, required devices, program equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. Schools must serve at least 40% free/reduced-price lunch students.
Project Lead The Way Inc
STEM Computer Science Grants for Schools via Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Illinois public and charter schools already offering PLTW Computer Science and serving at least 40% free/reduced-price lunch students can access funding through Project Lead The Way to expand their PLTW Computer Science programs. Grants of US $10,000 may cover PLTW participation fees, required technology, equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs for the 2027–2028 academic year.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Illinois
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Public and charter schools in Illinois counties listed as eligible that serve at least 40% free and reduced-price lunch students can receive US $40,000 to launch and grow PLTW Engineering programs. Grants from Project Lead The Way help cover participation fees, required computers, equipment, supplies, and core training costs over the 2027–2029 school years.
Project Lead The Way Inc
STEM Education Funding for Schools from Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Public and public charter schools implementing new PLTW Engineering programs in select U.S. counties can receive up to US $30,000 to cover participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. Project Lead The Way and the Lam Foundation prioritize schools serving students with economic need; Illinois green infrastructure educators may be eligible if located in a covered county and adding PLTW Engineering courses.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Public and charter schools expanding PLTW Gateway engineering and STEM programs in select Illinois counties and other eligible U.S. communities can use this grant to cover participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. With a mission to expand STEM access, Project Lead The Way provides US $10,000 awards beginning in the 2027–2028 academic year.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding existing PLTW Engineering programs can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Lam Foundation funding; awards US $10,000 for program expansion costs. Eligible U.S. schools must be in specified counties and may cover PLTW fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training expenses, prioritizing students with economic need.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Illinois
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Illinois public and charter middle schools serving at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students can receive US $20,000 to launch new PLTW Gateway STEM programs. Project Lead The Way provides funding for participation fees, required computers, equipment, supplies, and core training in eligible Illinois counties, with two PLTW Gateway units implemented over two academic years.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Illinois K–8 public and public charter schools starting or expanding PLTW Gateway STEM programs can access funding through Project Lead The Way, with up to US $20,000 for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. Schools serving higher proportions of students with economic need receive priority consideration.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Illinois
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Illinois schools with existing PLTW Gateway STEM programs can access funding through Project Lead The Way to expand their offerings. Public and charter schools in eligible Illinois counties serving at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students may receive US $10,000 for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Illinois K–12 public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Gateway STEM programs can access funding through Project Lead The Way, with awards of US $10,000. Grants must be used for PLTW participation fees, required technology, program equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs, with priority for schools serving students with higher economic need.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Public and charter elementary schools launching new PLTW Launch STEM programs, including those in Illinois counties listed as eligible, can apply for Project Lead The Way grants up to US $20,000. Funding can cover PLTW participation fees, required devices, equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel, room, and board costs over two years.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Illinois STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools adding PLTW Launch STEM programs in Illinois and other eligible counties can apply for US $15,000 to cover participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. With a mission to empower students, Project Lead The Way provides K–12 schools with support to implement two PLTW Launch modules over two academic years.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Public and charter elementary schools in eligible Illinois counties serving at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students can apply for Project Lead The Way’s PLTW Launch expansion grants, awarding US $5,000 to grow STEM/STEAM programs. Funds may cover PLTW fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and teacher core training for the 2027–2028 year.
Project Lead The Way Inc
STEM Education Funding from Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Launch, Gateway, or Engineering programs can use these U.S. funds for participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training, with awards of US $5,000. With a mission to empower students, Project Lead The Way provides STEM-focused K–12 schools with support in select AZ, CA, ID, MA, NY, OH, OR, TX, and UT counties.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Community Vitality Grants for Nonprofits from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois working on basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven programs can seek funding to support hunger relief, housing, economic development, arts access, and adult self-sufficiency initiatives. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with grants that prioritize strong volunteer engagement and measurable outcomes.
Ameriprise Financial
Youth and Community Funding from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with programs for underserved youth, families, food security, or environmental stewardship in Illinois may be eligible for US $30,000 - US $350,000 to expand their work. Chick Fil A Foundation supports initiatives such as community gardens, outdoor classrooms, and beautification that can complement green infrastructure efforts.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc