Costco Foundation Youth Services Grants in Illinois
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits supporting children, youth services, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program funding that demonstrates clear community need and measurable outcomes. Focused on community well-being, Costco Foundation invites organizations, including those with restorative justice components for young people, to apply; requests are typically a small share of the total program budget.
Costco Foundation
Illinois Innovative Human Services Funding via Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social services or related programs in Illinois can access funding through Creag Foundation to tackle pressing social problems in new ways. The foundation considers invited proposals from smaller or evolving organizations, and restorative justice or criminal justice reform initiatives may be eligible if they present creative solutions to societal issues.
Creag Foundation
Youth Welfare Funding from DanPaul Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through health, education, development, or welfare programs in Illinois and beyond can receive up to US $15,000 for direct services and enrichment. The DanPaul Foundation supports efforts such as child advocacy, homelessness and poverty relief, refugee enrichment, and youth-focused environmental responsibility, which may include restorative and healing-centered work with justice-involved youth.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Illinois Justice Innovation Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofits and mission-driven for-profits working on scalable social or environmental solutions in Illinois can access funding through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation; awards up to US $300,000 over three years for growth. Organizations advancing criminal justice system reform or restorative justice as part of broader systems-change work may be eligible.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Grants for Illinois Innovation
Nonprofits and NGOs using technology to tackle education, economic empowerment, crisis response, or climate resilience challenges in Illinois and beyond can seek up to US $100,000 for innovative, early-stage programs. Cisco Systems Foundation supports projects serving mostly economically underserved communities, which may include restorative justice efforts tied to skills, jobs, or community resilience.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Illinois Safety
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 community and public safety, State Farm Companies Foundation invites projects that strengthen neighborhoods, improve disaster preparedness, and expand opportunities that may support restorative justice-related efforts.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Arts and Culture Grants for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) cultural nonprofits with audited expenses over $2 million can apply for the Hearst Foundation’s Culture Grant to support impactful arts and science programming. Program, capital, and limited general or endowment support are available for institutions such as museums, theaters, symphonies, and arts schools, including those in Illinois that may incorporate restorative practices in their work.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Youth Opportunity Funding from Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Organizations such as nonprofits, schools, social enterprises, and public entities in Illinois working on education, children’s health, or family economic stability for urban low-income youth can apply for Michael & Susan Dell Foundation grants; awards more than US $50,000 for project support or scaling. Eligible projects must be located 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, community development, or services for low- and moderate-income residents can seek support for programs, workforce development, housing, and neighborhood revitalization. PNC Foundation provides funding in communities where it has a significant presence, which may benefit organizations integrating restorative or community-based justice approaches into their work.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Grants for Illinois Community Programs
Nonprofit charities in Illinois can seek funding for humanitarian, educational, environmental, and cultural projects that promote sustainable development and engage local communities. With a mission to strengthen communities, La Roche provides Illinois criminal justice system reform and other community-focused organizations with support for innovative, high-quality initiatives managed by accredited charities and coordinated with local Roche affiliates.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Illinois
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services in Illinois and worldwide can seek support for programs serving marginalized and vulnerable communities. Semnani Family Foundation supports efforts such as healthcare access, disaster relief, child welfare, and social services; Illinois groups incorporating restorative or community-based justice elements into this work may be eligible.
Semnani Family Foundation
Broad Program 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 in Illinois and nationwide. Sidney Stern Memorial Trust supports well-managed nonprofits whose services have substantial impact; Illinois groups advancing criminal justice system reform or restorative justice within the U.S. may be eligible.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois can seek sponsorship support for community development, basic needs, workforce education, arts, environment, and diversity initiatives. Bank of America Charitable Foundation provides regional U.S. sponsorships that may benefit restorative justice and criminal justice reform efforts connected to housing, jobs, hunger, or neighborhood preservation.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Justice Programs
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Non-sectarian nonprofits helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant, including those advancing criminal justice reform or restorative justice in Illinois, can seek US $5,000 - US $250,000 for focused interventions or humanitarian relief. Gupta Family Foundation prioritizes smaller, founder-led organizations worldwide, ensuring at least 90% of grant funds reach intended beneficiaries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Storytelling Grants
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can receive storytelling support to showcase their impact across preservation, education, and wellness programs. Grants from Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation help Illinois organizations, including those advancing criminal justice system reform and restorative justice, fund media and narrative projects that highlight their community-changing work; awards are more than US $50,000.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Humanitarian and Justice Funding for Nonprofits from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek Robinson Foundation support for programs in areas like poverty relief, children and families, education, disaster relief, and veterans’ issues. With a mission to demonstrate God’s love, it funds single-year projects; Illinois groups with restorative or criminal justice reform components may be eligible if they serve below the Mason-Dixon line.
Robinson Foundation
Community Services Funding from Insperity
Applications due Oct 16, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking support for community services, programs, or fundraising events can apply for grants or event sponsorships; funding is limited to U.S.-based charities. Insperity provides financial, volunteer, or in-kind support when staff are involved, the nonprofit is a client, or the work benefits communities where employees live and work.
Insperity
Illinois Community and Environment Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding can apply for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation, including those in Illinois. With a mission to uplift people and respect the environment, the foundation provides funding that may benefit restorative justice and related criminal justice reform efforts.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
US $75,000 - US $2,500,000
Green Infrastructure Funding from Illinois EPA
Applications due Nov 5, 2026
Organizations and agencies in Illinois planning green infrastructure projects to manage stormwater runoff can apply for grants ranging from US $75,000 - US $2,500,000. Illinois Environmental Protection Agency funding supports construction of BMPs such as bioinfiltration, permeable pavement, detention basins, wetlands, floodplain reconnection, and watershed-wide or rainwater harvesting projects that reduce flooding impacts.
Illinois Environmental Protection Agency
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Community Programs
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Illinois and across the U.S. can seek funding for community-based programs, including youth services, cultural initiatives, education, health facilities, and environmental or wildlife activities. With a mission to help impactful nonprofits, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000 that may support restorative justice–adjacent community work.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Basic Needs and Community Grants from Ameriprise
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
U.S. 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can apply for funding from Ameriprise Financial to support programs in hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, and community development. Illinois organizations working on restorative justice alongside economic stability, housing, or community revitalization may be especially competitive where Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial
Community Programs Funding from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations can seek project funding for education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs, including restorative justice–related work, in Illinois and beyond. Dr Scholl Foundation supports primarily U.S.-based initiatives with grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000 through an annual October–March application cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Illinois Department of Human Services Forensic Grants in Illinois
Applications due Apr 3, 2027
Government, education, and nonprofit organizations in Illinois can receive US $18,000 - US $227,479 to operate outpatient mental health and fitness restoration services for defendants found unfit to stand trial. With a mission to expand community-based forensic treatment, Illinois Department of Human Services provides funding for psychiatric care, substance use treatment, housing case management, and legal education that may support restorative justice efforts.
Illinois Department of Human Services: Division of Mental Health
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Services Grants
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving community quality of life, including in Illinois, can apply for O'Reilly Automotive Foundation grants supporting programs for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, and disaster relief. Organizations working with underserved or underrepresented people, including those offering restorative justice–adjacent support services, may seek project, general operating, or capital funding.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Grants for Illinois Communities
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) public charities can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 for safety, community vitality, workforce development, or environmental sustainability projects that primarily benefit communities served by Union Pacific. Union Pacific Foundation provides funding that can support programs preventing crime and violence, strengthening community safety, and advancing equitable, restorative approaches to community wellbeing.
Union Pacific Foundation
Youth and Community Funding from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Illinois nonprofits and charitable organizations serving youth, families, food security, or environmental stewardship can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards. U.S. 501(c)(3)s and equivalent charities in select countries may receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 for programs such as restorative, community-centered youth development, housing support, hunger relief, and educational initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc