STEM Education Funding for Nonprofits from Amcor Cares Foundation
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits and accredited educational institutions expanding STEM education, life skills, or related youth programs can apply for community support grants over More than US $1,000. Grants from Amcor Cares Foundation help organizations in eligible Illinois counties address education, health and wellness, hunger, homelessness, disaster relief, and arts and culture needs.
The Amcor Cares Foundation
Costco Foundation Support for Illinois Youth
Nonprofit organizations in Illinois that are 501(c)(3)s and run programs for children, education, or health and human services can access funding through grants from Costco Foundation. Programs with clear community need and measurable outcomes, including STEM and broader education initiatives, may be considered if they operate in communities where Costco does business.
Costco Foundation
Innovative Human Services Grants from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human services programs can apply for Creag Foundation’s invitation-only grants, including those based in Illinois. Funding supports new approaches to existing social problems or previously unaddressed social issues. Eligible organizations must have held 501(c)(3) status for at least one year before seeking consideration.
Creag Foundation
Youth and Education Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, early childhood development, or child welfare programs can access funding through Dan Paul Foundation for projects that advance children’s health, development, and enrichment. Grants up to US $15,000 may also support STEM-related workshops, scholarships, or scientific endeavors that improve quality of life for young people worldwide.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Draper Richards Kaplan Support for Scalable STEM
Early-stage, impact-first nonprofit and mission-driven for-profit organizations in Illinois working on scalable social or environmental solutions, including STEM education, can receive up to US $300,000 over three years for growth capital and capacity building. Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation supports ventures serving underserved communities in Africa, Europe, India, the U.S., and select other regions.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Illinois STEM Education Funding via Cisco Foundation
Nonprofit and nongovernmental organizations using technology-driven programs in STEM education, crisis response, or economic empowerment in Illinois can access funding through Cisco Systems Foundation. Grants support innovative, early-stage solutions serving mostly economically underserved communities, with awards up to US $100,000. Eligible applicants must meet public charity equivalency and adhere to Cisco’s grant policies.
Cisco Systems Foundation
State Farm Foundation Grants for Illinois STEM
Focused on STEM and community programs, State Farm Companies Foundation invites Illinois educational institutions, government programs, and eligible 501(c)(3) and 501(c)(4) organizations to seek support for safety, education, and community development initiatives. Funding may benefit K–12 STEM, academic performance, college and career pathways, and related community-strengthening projects.
State Farm Companies Foundation
STEM and Arts Education Funding from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural and educational institutions in Illinois and across the U.S. can seek Hearst Foundation Culture Grants to support arts, science, and STEM/STEAM education programs. Funding (often more than US $100,000) can cover program, capital, and limited general or endowment support, with priority for impactful youth engagement and artist development initiatives.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Illinois STEM
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering early childhood or youth STEM and STEAM education, or community economic development programs, can seek funding to serve low- and moderate-income families. Focused on education and community development, PNC Foundation invites organizations in Illinois PNC markets to propose programs in math, science, reading, arts, financial education, or job readiness.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global STEM Education
Illinois STEM and STEAM education nonprofits can access funding through La Roche for innovative, charity-managed programs. Eligible projects worldwide span science education for youth, humanitarian and social development, community and environmental initiatives, and contemporary arts and culture, with local Roche affiliates supporting organizations based and operating in the same country as the affiliate.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Education
Nonprofit and humanitarian organizations providing health, education, or disaster relief services can apply for support benefiting marginalized communities in Illinois and worldwide. With a mission to empower vulnerable populations, Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as literacy, medical education, and child and family services, which may include STEM or related educational programming.
Semnani Family Foundation
Illinois Nonprofit Funding via Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations working in charitable, scientific, medical, or educational fields can access funding through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust for programs carried out in the U.S. Eligible nonprofits must be tax-exempt under federal law and, when applicable, California law, and seek support for broad-impact services or initiatives.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Community Development Funding from Bank of America
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on community development, workforce education, basic needs, arts, environment, or inclusion can seek sponsorship support for programs and events that advance economic mobility and social progress. With a mission to strengthen communities, Bank Of America Charitable Foundation provides regional U.S. sponsorships that may benefit STEM and workforce education initiatives in Illinois.
Bank Of America Charitable Foundation Inc
Gupta Family Foundation Human Services Grants in Illinois
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Illinois nonprofits and NGOs helping disadvantaged people become self-reliant can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation for poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, and other human and social services. Organizations with revenues between $300,000 and $3,000,000 in eligible countries, including the U.S., may receive US $5,000 - US $250,000 in annual or multi-year support.
Gupta Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits and aligned for-profit organizations seeking more than US $50,000 to tell compelling stories about their impact can apply for the Storytelling Grant, which supports work in preservation, education, and wellness. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation funds U.S. projects, so Illinois STEM and broader education programs may be eligible if they fit these pillars.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Education and Family Grants for Nonprofits from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving the Southern U.S. with education, youth, family, or related programs may be eligible for Robinson Foundation support. With a mission to relieve hardship, Robinson Foundation provides single-year funding to established charities active for over three years, excluding capital projects, with an emphasis on tangible, meaningful impact and clear results.
Robinson Foundation
Illinois Community Services Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding in Illinois may be eligible for support from the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation. With a mission to respect all life, the environment, and all people, the foundation provides grants that could complement STEM or STEAM education initiatives with related community or environmental programming.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Illinois Education
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Grants from Georgia-Pacific Foundation help Illinois education and community organizations fund programs in education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and the environment. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits, public schools, and qualified government entities located within 30 miles of a Georgia-Pacific manufacturing community and serving communities where the company operates; STEM education initiatives may be eligible.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth Support Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois providing basic needs, youth enrichment, or workforce readiness programs may be eligible for support; projects with STEM or academic enrichment components for at-risk youth could fit. The TJX Foundation requires nonprofits to be within 15 miles of a TJX location and to meet its mission and nondiscrimination guidelines.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Illinois Community Services Funding via Lawrence Foundation
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries in Illinois can apply for Lawrence Foundation grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000 to support environmental and human services programs, including general operating or project needs. STEM education initiatives housed within eligible organizations may be supported if they fit these funding priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Illinois Education
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Illinois seeking support for education, youth programs, and community services can apply for grants of US $1,000 - US $20,000. With a mission to help impactful community-based efforts, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides funding for schools, skills-training, and related programs, which may include STEM and STEAM education initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Community Vitality Funding for Nonprofits from Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois working on hunger relief, housing, adult self-sufficiency, or community vitality programs can apply for Ameriprise Community Grants. Ameriprise Financial provides U.S. nonprofits with support for food access, shelters, economic development, arts access, and volunteer-driven causes; STEM education programs may be eligible when aligned with these priorities.
Ameriprise Financial
Education and Service Funding from Dr Scholl Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations seeking program support in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural work, or environmental initiatives can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Dr Scholl Foundation primarily funds U.S. nonprofits, including those offering STEM and STEAM education programs, through an annual application cycle running October 1 to March 1.
Dr Scholl Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Services Grants
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief in communities with an O’Reilly Auto Parts presence, including Illinois, can apply for O'Reilly Automotive Foundation support. Funding is available for project, general operating, or capital support for programs improving quality of life for underserved people.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Grants for Illinois STEM
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Union Pacific Foundation provides Illinois STEM / STEAM education nonprofits with US $5,000 - US $30,000 to support youth skills development and workforce readiness within Union Pacific–served communities. 501(c)(3) public charities offering STEM pathways, job readiness, or related workforce development programs for underrepresented populations may be eligible under the Community Ties Giving Program’s workforce development focus.
Union Pacific Foundation
Youth and Community Funding from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth education, housing, hunger, or environmental programs can access funding through Chick Fil A Foundation’s True Inspiration Awards. Grants of US $30,000 - US $350,000 support character and leadership development, academic enrichment, food security, family services, and environmental stewardship, which may include STEM-related educational initiatives for underserved youth.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc