US Bancorp Foundation Support for Community Development
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on economic and workforce advancement, safe and affordable housing, or community arts and culture can access funding via US Bancorp Foundation’s Community Possible program. Organizations in designated U.S. Bank communities, especially those led by people of color and addressing multiple pillars, may be eligible, including groups serving agricultural or rural populations.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Community Services Grants in Illinois
Nonprofit organizations in Illinois that are 501(c)(3)s and run programs for children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support that complements a broad base of funding. Focused on community impact, Costco Foundation invites eligible groups, including those with sustainable agriculture or organic farming components, to apply for program-focused grants.
Costco Foundation
Illinois Innovative Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits with innovative human services or social problem-solving programs can access funding through Creag Foundation. The foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations that are piloting new approaches to societal issues, which may include sustainable agriculture or related community development efforts. Applicants must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year.
Creag Foundation
Youth Development Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting youth health, education, development, or welfare can receive funding up to US $15,000 from Dan Paul Foundation. Grants support programs such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, and environmental education, which may benefit Illinois groups integrating youth-focused work with sustainable agriculture or related initiatives.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Arts and Culture Grants for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million, including those in Illinois, can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s culture grants to support arts and science programming, capital projects, or limited general support. Programs serving large audiences, engaging youth, or advancing arts education and STEAM initiatives may be especially competitive.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Community Health and Education Funding from Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Illinois 501(c)(3) and equivalent charitable organizations can seek support for health, education, and community initiatives that expand equitable care and education. Labcorp Charitable Foundation commonly funds food pantries, healthcare for underserved populations, STEM programming, and healthy lifestyle initiatives, which may benefit agriculture or organic farming groups with community health or education components.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Youth Opportunity Funding from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability in Illinois may be eligible for the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation’s grants; awards more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible entities include nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, governments, and other qualified organizations serving urban low-income children and youth in the U.S., India, or South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Community Development Grants in Illinois
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on early childhood education or community and economic development can receive support for programs serving low- and moderate-income residents. PNC Foundation provides Illinois organizations with funding for early learning, affordable housing, small business support, neighborhood revitalization, arts and cultural enrichment, and related services in communities where PNC has a significant presence.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Grants for Illinois Community Programs
Nonprofit charities in Illinois and worldwide can seek support for humanitarian, educational, community, environmental, and contemporary arts projects that promote sustainable development. With a mission to strengthen communities, La Roche provides accredited charities with philanthropic funding for high-quality initiatives, including those in sustainable agriculture and agroecology, managed locally through its country affiliate offices.
La Roche, Inc.
Broad Charitable Funding from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations working in charitable, scientific, medical, or educational fields can seek support for programs serving communities, including those in Illinois. Sidney Stern Memorial Trust supports well-managed organizations whose work has substantial impact and broad reach; projects in sustainable agriculture or agroecology may be eligible if they fit these priorities.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Climate Action Funding for Nonprofits from Lumpkin Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in rural Illinois and beyond can seek US $2,500 - US $50,000 for nature-based climate action projects such as tree planting, prairie restoration, and regenerative agriculture. Grants from The Lumpkin Family Foundation help advance sustainable agriculture, habitat restoration, and carbon reduction, with a preference for East Central Illinois and small cities and towns.
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Social Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant in Illinois and other eligible countries can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for social and human services, poverty alleviation, disability support, or disaster relief. Gupta Family Foundation prioritizes smaller 501(c)(3) organizations (or qualified foreign entities) with founder-led leadership and high direct-beneficiary impact.
Gupta Family Foundation
Community Garden Funding from Lumpkin Family Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Sep 18, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations establishing or expanding small community gardens on underutilized green spaces can apply for project-based support, including sites at schools, houses of worship, or community centers. Grants from The Lumpkin Family Foundation offer up to US $5,000 per garden, prioritizing groups based in or serving Chicago communities, including those affected by inequitable economic policies.
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can receive more than US $50,000 to tell powerful stories about their preservation, education, or wellness work through the Storytelling Grant. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help Illinois sustainable agriculture and conservation groups share the impact of wildlife conservation, food and waste management, and related initiatives.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Grants for Southern Nonprofits
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek funding for programs in education, poverty relief, animal welfare, health, disaster relief, veterans, and related services. Robinson Foundation provides Illinois sustainable agriculture and conservation groups working in the South with single-year support for projects showing tangible, meaningful impact and fiscal responsibility.
Robinson Foundation
Illinois Community Services Funding via Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting community services in Illinois may be eligible for philanthropic grants or event sponsorships that strengthen local programs and fundraising efforts. Insperity supports community-focused initiatives in select U.S. counties, including Cook County, through corporate contributions for financial, volunteer, or in-kind support when they engage employees, are clients, or serve Insperity communities.
Insperity
Community and Environment 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 in Illinois. Grants from Dudley T Dougherty Foundation help groups that respect life, people, and the environment, and may support sustainable agriculture or agroecology within these broader priorities.
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 can seek funding for education, environment, entrepreneurship, and community enrichment projects that serve communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities. Focused on strengthening local well-being, Georgia-Pacific Foundation invites organizations within 30 miles of a GP manufacturing community to apply; agriculture or land stewardship efforts may fit when aligned with these priorities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Illinois Community Support Funding via TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois that support basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence survivors can apply for The TJX Foundation’s invitation-only grants; awards fund programmatic work, not general operations. Agriculture or farm-based programs that provide food access, youth training, or similar community services near a TJX location may be eligible.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Environmental and Human Services Funding from Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and libraries in Illinois can seek unrestricted support for environmental, human services, disaster relief, or other community programs through the Lawrence Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $10,000. Grants from Lawrence Foundation help organizations, including those with sustainable agriculture or agroecology initiatives, cover program or general operating costs.
Lawrence Foundation
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
IRS-qualified nonprofit organizations in Illinois can seek funding for community programs, education, arts, health facilities, environmental conservation, and wildlife protection. Focused on impactful, smaller awards, the Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation offers US $1,000 - US $20,000, which may benefit sustainable agriculture or related rural community initiatives alongside other local needs.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
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 may be eligible for Ameriprise Financial’s national Community Grants. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with support for hunger relief, housing and homelessness, economic development, arts access, and adult self-sufficiency initiatives.
Ameriprise Financial
Community Program Grants for Nonprofits from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural programs, or environmental initiatives can seek US $5,000 - US $25,000 in one-year project funding from Dr Scholl Foundation. Illinois organizations with sustainable agriculture or related community programs may be eligible if their work fits these broad focus areas.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Lumpkin Family Foundation Support for Illinois Agriculture
Letter of inquiry due Mar 6, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations working on sustainable agriculture, rural development, and local food systems can seek US $2,500 - US $50,000 for programs in East Central Illinois. The Lumpkin Family Foundation’s Land, Health, Community grants prioritize rural counties, supporting nature-based mental health, healthy food access, and regenerative farming that strengthen agricultural economies and communities.
The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Compeer Financial Support for Illinois Farmers
Applications due Mar 15, 2027
Illinois farmers market vendors who are Compeer Financial clients can use this grant for education, marketing, or technology improvements like branding, websites, mobile payment tools, and display equipment. Farmers selling locally produced agricultural products at bona fide farmers markets may be eligible, supporting sustainable agriculture and local food systems.
Compeer Financial, ACA
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 campaigns for facilities and major equipment, which may benefit organizations advancing sustainable agriculture or related rural livelihoods.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Youth and Community Funding from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with youth, family, food security, or environmental programs in Illinois and other eligible regions can seek US $30,000 - US $350,000 to expand impactful community initiatives. Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards support education, housing, hunger relief, and environmental stewardship projects that serve children and their families.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc