US Bancorp Foundation Support for Community Programs
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding through US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible program. Grants prioritize organizations led by people of color, especially those addressing multiple pillars of work, home, and play in designated U.S. Bank communities.
US Bancorp Foundation
Illinois Social Impact Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven startups addressing social or environmental challenges in Illinois can access funding through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation; awards up to US $300,000 over three years. Organizations working on scalable solutions that benefit underserved communities, including water, environment, or hydrology-related issues, may be competitive if they meet DRK’s geographic and growth criteria.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Illinois Hydrology
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology for crisis response, education, economic empowerment, or climate resilience projects in Illinois can seek up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage solutions. Cisco Systems Foundation’s Global Impact Cash Grants may benefit hydrology-related efforts that serve predominantly economically underserved communities worldwide.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Illinois Communities
Educational institutions, government programs, 501(c)(3) nonprofits, and 501(c)(4) volunteer fire companies in Illinois can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Focused on long-term impact, State Farm Companies Foundation supports projects like disaster preparedness, community revitalization, and STEM or college and career readiness programs, which may benefit organizations working on hydrology-related community needs.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including museums and performing arts organizations in Illinois, can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant, awarding more than US $100,000 for program, capital, and limited general or endowment support. Arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused science programs may be especially competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community Health Funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits and similar charitable organizations can seek support for health and welfare, education, or community programs through the Labcorp Charitable Foundation. Grants may benefit hydrology-related efforts that improve community health, food access, or STEM education as part of broader services for underserved populations and local communities.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Youth Education Funding from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education, child health, or family economic stability for urban low-income youth in Illinois can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards are more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible applicants include a wide range of nonprofit, governmental, and social enterprise entities operating in the U.S.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Community Grants in Illinois
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations working on early childhood education or community economic development can apply for PNC Foundation’s Foundation Grant to support programs serving low- and moderate-income residents. PNC Foundation provides funding for early learning, workforce readiness, affordable housing, neighborhood revitalization, arts and culture, and related community development initiatives in counties where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Grants for Illinois Environment
Nonprofit charities in Illinois working on environmental conservation, water, community, education, or arts projects can seek philanthropic support through La Roche’s corporate donations program. With a mission to strengthen communities and society, La Roche provides accredited charities with funding for humanitarian aid, STEM education, primary health care, disaster relief, and contemporary arts initiatives, managed via its local affiliate offices.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Illinois
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief in Illinois can seek support for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities. Semnani Family Foundation supports initiatives such as healthcare access, pediatric and women’s health, humanitarian aid, and social services, which may benefit projects that intersect with water, sanitation, or hydrology-related community needs.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Nonprofit Funding from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in charitable, scientific, medical, or educational fields in the U.S., including Illinois, may be eligible for this funding to support programs with broad community impact. Sidney Stern Memorial Trust supports tax-exempt organizations whose well-managed services significantly benefit their target populations and general welfare.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Hydrology Education Funding from Community Foundation
Illinois students pursuing hydrology or other natural resource fields at accredited two- or four-year colleges can receive scholarship support for full-time study. Eligible applicants must live in Boone, Cook, DeKalb, DuPage, Kane, Lake, McHenry, Will, or Winnebago County. This Soil and Water Stewardship Scholarship is sponsored by Soil and Water Conservation Districts in northeastern Illinois.
Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community-focused programs can use this funding for housing, workforce development, hunger relief, arts and culture, environmental initiatives, and inclusion efforts. Bank of America Charitable Foundation’s regional sponsorships may benefit organizations whose hydrology or environmental work strengthens neighborhood preservation and overall community development.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Global Relief
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations working on poverty, disability services, humanitarian aid, or social services in Illinois and worldwide can seek project or operating support, with awards from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Gupta Family Foundation prioritizes smaller, non-sectarian 501(c)(3) organizations (or qualifying foreign entities) helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those serving communities affected by disasters.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Conservation Grants in Illinois
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Environmental and conservation-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations in Illinois can seek more than US $50,000 to share their impact through storytelling projects. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help organizations working in areas like environmental conservation, green infrastructure, and outdoor recreation, which may include hydrology-related initiatives, amplify their community-focused work.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Hydrology
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Robinson Foundation provides Illinois hydrology and related environmental organizations with single-year funding for projects that relieve hardship and improve lives. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) public charities active for more than three years and serving the Southern region below the Mason-Dixon line, working in areas like nature and wildlife conservation, disaster relief, health, and poverty relief.
Robinson Foundation
Environmental Conservation Funding from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on environmental conservation or community services, including those in Illinois, can seek support for projects that respect life, the environment, and people. Grants from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation help groups whose work may involve hydrology-related environmental efforts or broader peacebuilding and community initiatives.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Community Grants in Illinois
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and local government entities near Georgia-Pacific facilities can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects. Focused on community well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites organizations within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community to apply; water, environment, or hydrology-related initiatives may be competitive.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Illinois Youth and Basic Needs Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois that provide basic needs, youth enrichment, workforce readiness, or domestic violence safety services can apply for The TJX Foundation’s grants if located within 15 miles of a TJX site. Eligible groups complete an online questionnaire, then may be invited to submit a Letter of Inquiry and full application.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Funding from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) public charities, public schools, and libraries in Illinois can seek unrestricted support for environmental or human services programs, including general operating or project costs. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help organizations with U.S. headquarters working locally or globally, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000.
Lawrence Foundation
US $75,000 - US $2,500,000
Green Infrastructure Funding for Illinois Projects via Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Applications due Nov 5, 2026
Eligible Illinois entities planning green infrastructure to manage stormwater runoff can apply for US $75,000 - US $2,500,000 to construct best management practices like bioinfiltration, detention basins, wetlands, and rainwater harvesting. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency supports projects that reduce flooding and improve hydrologic function in rivers, streams, lakes, and urban watersheds.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Community Program Funding for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Illinois and across the U.S. can seek funding for community-based programs, including environmental and wildlife protection projects that may involve hydrology work. Focused on impactful, smaller grants, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation offers US $1,000 - US $20,000 to support museums, education, health, social services, and conservation initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can seek support for hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community development initiatives from Ameriprise Financial. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides Illinois organizations and other U.S. nonprofits with competitive grants, prioritizing sites with strong Ameriprise employee and advisor volunteer engagement.
Ameriprise Financial
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on education, social services, health care, civic or cultural programs, or environmental projects in Illinois may be eligible for project support from the Dr Scholl Foundation. Focused on broad community needs, it offers US $5,000 - US $25,000 for one-year initiatives, with a grant cycle running October 1 to March 1.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Illinois Community Services Funding via O'Reilly Automotive Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Illinois communities with programs in economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief can access funding through O'Reilly Automotive Foundation. Grants may support specific projects, limited general operating needs, or capital initiatives for organizations improving quality of life, including those whose work intersects with water, sanitation, or related hydrology concerns.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Environmental Grants in Illinois
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 for environmental sustainability, community safety, workforce development, or community vitality projects that serve Union Pacific communities. Union Pacific Foundation supports efforts such as conservation, environmental education, recycling, outdoor recreation, and related hydrology-focused work that advance diversity, equity, and inclusion locally.
Union Pacific Foundation