Illinois Community Health Funding via Amcor Cares
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits and accredited educational institutions serving Cook, Kane, or Lake Counties can apply for the Amcor Cares Foundation’s Community Support Grants, awarding more than US $1,000 for community programs. Funding may support health and wellness, life skills, hunger and homelessness services, disaster relief, STEM education, arts, or scholarships in local Amcor facility communities.
The Amcor Cares Foundation
Illinois DCFS Support for Youth Mentoring
Illinois education, youth, and health-related organizations can access funding through the Educational Mentoring Program to provide intensive academic coaching, vocational guidance, and social support for youth in care. Administered by the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services, this Illinois grant offers US $197,160 to reduce barriers and promote positive youth development and family permanency.
Illinois Department of Children and Family Services
Topfer Family Foundation Health Grants in Illinois
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations providing children’s health services or related supports in Illinois counties like Cook, DuPage, and Kane can access funding through Topfer Family Foundation. Grants support programs for low-income or seriously ill children and their families, alongside related youth development, child welfare, job readiness, and aging-in-place services in eligible communities.
THE TOPFER FAMILY FOUNDATION
Advocacy Funding for Aging Policy from Retirement Research Foundation
Full proposal due Aug 6, 2026
Nonprofit organizations advancing advocacy to improve policies for adults 60 and older can apply for funding from Retirement Research Foundation; awards range from US $10,000 - US $160,000. Focused on aging issues with statewide or national reach, projects must seek policy change in the U.S. or Illinois without using funds for lobbying.
Retirement Research 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 can apply for the Impact Fund’s recoverable grants, awarding US $10,000 - US $50,000 for out-of-pocket litigation expenses. Cases advancing economic, environmental, racial, or social justice that significantly affect systems or law reform, including those tied to health-related harms, may be eligible.
The Impact Fund
Kenneth A. Scott Animal Welfare Grants in Illinois
Full proposal due Aug 17, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) animal welfare organizations can apply for Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust grants to enhance the quality of life for companion animals and native wildlife through projects like adoption, behavior training, humane education, medical care, spay/neuter, equipment, and other care initiatives. Health-related animal care programs may be especially relevant.
Kenneth A. Scott Charitable Trust
Bayer Fund Grants for Illinois Health Programs
Full proposal due Sep 1, 2026
Illinois health organizations focused on cancer or cardiovascular disease education, awareness, and support services can access funding through Bayer Fund if they are established 501(c)(3)s or eligible public entities. Eligible nonprofits must be financially sound, evidence-based, and located near designated Bayer communities such as Chicago, Centralia, or Waterman.
Bayer Fund
Illinois Health Equity Funding via Lumpkin Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 18, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations improving community health, food access, wellness, or youth mental health can apply for the Lumpkin Family Foundation’s Land, Health, Community Chicagoland grants, awarding US $2,500 - US $50,000. Priority is for Chicago-based or nearby groups, with general operating support for grassroots organizations and project-based funding for larger nonprofits.
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs Support for Veteran Health
Applications due Sep 30, 2026
Illinois government agencies and 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing or expanding veterans’ assistance can seek funding to support Illinois veterans facing behavioral health, homelessness, health insurance costs, long-term care, disability benefits, job training, and emergency financial needs. Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs awards US $25,000 - US $100,000 quarterly through the Veterans Scratch-Off Lottery Ticket Grant Program.
Illinois Department of Veterans Affairs
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 under 20,000 residents. Rural health care facilities, public safety services, community centers, and other critical local infrastructure may be eligible based on community size and income.
USDA: Rural Development (RD)
Community Foundation Support for Illinois Health Projects
Letter of inquiry due Oct 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) health care providers in Illinois seeking capital funding for equipment, technology, or facility improvements may be eligible for this program, with awards of US $2,500 - US $20,000. Focused on health care, Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley invites agencies in its Greater Aurora, TriCities, Kane, Kendall, and nearby areas to apply for one-year, project-ready grants.
Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley
Health and Social Services Grants from Naperville
Applications due Oct 10, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) and state-recognized nonprofits providing health and social services in the City of Naperville can access funding through the City of Naperville to enhance community social service activities. Support covers emergency services, health care access, mental health and substance abuse services, senior and youth programs, disability services, transportation assistance, and other basic human needs for Naperville residents.
City of Naperville, Illinois
Saigh Foundation Support for Illinois Youth Health
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Illinois health and education nonprofits serving children and youth up to age 24 can seek funding to provide direct services through the Saigh Foundation. Organizations must run programs within the St. Louis Metropolitan Statistical Area, including eligible Illinois counties such as Madison, St. Clair, Monroe, and others focused on children’s health and education.
Saigh Foundation
Health Equity Funding from Blue Cross Illinois
Applications due Jan 30, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) community-based nonprofits improving health equity can seek Blue Impact Grants for programs addressing social determinants of health, from food access and housing to chronic disease and maternal health. Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois supports health care and related initiatives that strengthen divested Illinois communities through innovative, sustainable local solutions.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Illinois (BCBSIL)
Health and Human Services Funding from McGraw Foundation
Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) and similar tax-exempt organizations providing health care, human services, or related education in the greater Chicago area can seek $2,000 - $10,000 for general operating, program, or occasional capital support. Focused on health, medical, and human services, McGraw Foundation also considers innovative research and special education initiatives with strong potential impact.
McGraw Foundation
Lumpkin Family Foundation Support for Illinois Health
Letter of inquiry due Mar 6, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations working on mental wellness, healthy food access, and nature-based health programs can seek $2,500 - $50,000 to serve East Central Illinois communities. The Lumpkin Family Foundation supports rural and Coles-area projects that connect communities, strengthen local food systems, and promote holistic health in outdoor and agricultural settings.
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Direct Aid Funding for Nonprofits from Berdach Trust
Applications due Apr 1, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits providing health, human services, or public benefit can apply for the Otto P. Berdach Trust’s approximately US $5,000 grants to deliver direct financial assistance to individuals in genuine need. Organizations in Illinois offering health care or related support may be eligible if funds go only to direct help, not administrative costs.
Otto P. Berdach Trust
Community Health Equity Funding from Chicago Community Trust
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Illinois Black-led or Black-serving 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public agencies improving quality of life for Black residents in metropolitan Chicago can seek US $15,000 - US $75,000 for general operating or project support. Organizations providing mental health, wellness, or related community care services may be especially eligible through the African American Legacy initiative of The Chicago Community Trust.
The Chicago Community Trust
Illinois Health Funding via Community Foundation
Applications due May 2, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing health, human services, education, arts, or community betterment programs in west central Illinois and northeast Missouri can apply for Community Grants, which offer US $1,000 - US $7,500 for program, project, or general support. Grants from Community Foundation of the Quincy Area prioritize significant community impact, collaboration, and service to residents in its 12-county region.
Community Foundation of the Quincy Area
Enterprise Community Partners Grants for Illinois Housing
Applications due May 16, 2027
Nonprofits, mission-oriented for-profits, and eligible housing entities with proven, scalable affordable housing innovations can compete for US $2,000,000 grants to expand their impact, including in Illinois. Enterprise Community Partners and Wells Fargo fund solutions in design and construction, finance, or service delivery that increase affordable housing options for low- and moderate-income residents.
Enterprise Community Partners Inc
Capital Health and Education Grants from Gladys Brooks Foundation
Applications due May 31, 2027
Hospitals, clinics, libraries, and educational institutions in Illinois that are 501(c)(3) public charities can seek capital and endowment funding to improve health care, education, and public access to information. With a mission to advance intellectual, moral, and physical welfare, the Gladys Brooks Foundation offers US $50,000 - US $150,000 for major projects and equipment.
The Gladys Brooks Foundation
Alfred Bersted Foundation Grants for Illinois Health Programs
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Nonprofit organizations providing education, human services, or health care programs for underserved residents in Illinois counties can apply for one-year support from the Alfred Bersted Foundation. The foundation serves DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, and McHenry counties, so local health-focused nonprofits in these areas may be especially well positioned for funding.
Alfred Bersted Foundation
Health and Human Services Funding from Grace Bersted Foundation
Applications due Jun 2, 2027
Nonprofit organizations with offices in DuPage, Kane, Lake, or McHenry counties in Illinois can apply for the Grace Bersted Foundation’s grants supporting educational, human services, and health care programs for underserved populations. Charities serving children or people with disabilities, including health-related initiatives, may be especially competitive for this Illinois-focused funding.
Grace Bersted 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 for supportive services, in-home care, and senior centers that help adults 60+ remain independent. With a mission to maximize older adults’ quality of life, Illinois Department on Aging provides grants for transportation, case management, health promotion, adult day care, and related health care services.
Illinois Department on Aging (IDoA)
Universal Corporation Grants for Illinois Communities
Applications due Jun 15, 2027
With a mission to strengthen communities, Universal Corporation provides Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for well-being, education, civic and arts, and environmental stewardship programs. Organizations in Kankakee County, including those offering health-related services, can apply for up to US $5,000 to support basic needs, healthcare access, education, and community life.
Universal Corporation
Illinois Department of Public Health Maternal Health Grants in Illinois
Applications due Jul 2, 2027
Community-based organizations, government agencies, nonprofits, and for-profit entities in Illinois can seek funding to launch or sustain programs improving maternal and infant health and reducing birth inequities. Focused on maternal and perinatal health, the Illinois Department of Public Health supports efforts like doula access, lactation support, home visiting, and care coordination in high-need communities, with awards up to US $200,000.
Illinois Department of Public Health
Illinois Health Equity Funding via Illinois Department of Public Health
Applications due Aug 18, 2027
Local health departments and lead organizations partnering with a local health department in Illinois can seek funding to address health disparities and social determinants of health through capacity building or implementation projects. Grants from Illinois Department of Public Health support partnership development, program planning, expansion, and place-based interventions, with awards up to US $500,000.
Illinois Department of Public Health