US Bancorp Foundation Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working on economic advancement, affordable housing, or community arts and culture in designated U.S. Bank communities, including Illinois, may be eligible for this program. US Bancorp Foundation prioritizes organizations led by people of color and those addressing multiple pillars of work, home, and play with sustainable, high-impact initiatives.
US Bancorp Foundation
Putnam County Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Putnam County, Illinois that support children, education, or health and human services can seek monetary program support through Costco Foundation. Grants prioritize evidenced-based programs with measurable outcomes, strong community collaboration, and diverse financial backing in communities where Costco operates, which may include organizations serving Putnam County residents.
Costco Foundation
Creag Foundation Grants for Putnam County Nonprofits
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with innovative human and social services approaches in Putnam County, Illinois can access funding through the Creag Foundation. The foundation supports smaller or evolving organizations tackling social problems in new ways across areas like health, community development, literacy, safety, and related services; invitations typically follow a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
Dan Paul Foundation Youth Grants in Putnam
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving youth through education, health, development, or welfare programs in Putnam County, Illinois can apply for grants up to US $15,000. Grants from Dan Paul Foundation help support projects such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, environmental education, refugee enrichment, and youth scholarships, with no geographic restrictions.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Putnam County Social Impact Funding via Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Putnam County, Illinois social impact nonprofits and impact-first startups can access funding through Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation to scale early-stage solutions for underserved communities. Eligible organizations are independent, under 10 years old, post-pilot and pre-scale, with measurable impact and scalable models; awards up to US $300,000 also include intensive capacity-building and peer community support.
Draper Richards Kaplan Foundation
Cisco Systems Foundation Support for Tech Solutions
Nonprofit and NGO programs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment in Putnam County, Illinois may be eligible for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation supports innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled solutions serving predominantly economically underserved communities worldwide, with applications accepted year-round via an initial LOI.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Community Safety and Education Grants from State Farm
Nonprofits, educational institutions, government programs, and volunteer fire companies in Putnam County, Illinois can seek funding for safety, education, and community development initiatives from State Farm Companies Foundation. Grants support projects like auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, job training, financial literacy, food insecurity, and K–12 or higher education, including STEM and college-career pathways.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Arts and Culture Grants for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions offering arts or science programming, including those serving Putnam County, Illinois, can apply for more than US $100,000 from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Focus areas include arts education, artist development, museums, and performing arts, with support available for programs, capital projects, and, in limited cases, general and endowment needs.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
Labcorp Charitable Foundation Support for Community Health
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in Putnam County, Illinois on health, education, or community initiatives can seek funding that supports food pantries, healthcare access, STEM education, and healthy lifestyle programs. Focused on community well-being, Labcorp Charitable Foundation invites U.S.-based charities to apply during its March and September review cycles.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Community and Education Funding from La Roche
Nonprofit organizations and accredited charities in Putnam County, Illinois seeking support for humanitarian, education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can apply for La Roche’s Corporate Donations and Philanthropy program. With a mission to back sustainable, high-quality initiatives, La Roche provides funding for locally managed projects that engage employees and partners and operate within the same country as the Roche affiliate.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Health Grants in Illinois
Nonprofit organizations providing health, education, or humanitarian services to marginalized communities in Putnam County, Illinois may be eligible for support from the Semnani Family Foundation. With a mission to promote health, education, and disaster relief, the foundation funds programs worldwide, including in the U.S., that prioritize vulnerable populations’ welfare and basic needs.
Semnani Family Foundation
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grants for Nonprofits
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust provides Putnam County, Illinois nonprofits with funding for charitable, educational, scientific, and medical programs serving communities in the U.S. Eligible applicants are 501(c)(3) organizations, tax-exempt under federal (and where applicable, California) law. Local nonprofits whose funded activities occur within the U.S. may be eligible to apply.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Humanitarian and Social Services Funding from Gupta Family Foundation
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Putnam County, Illinois nonprofits serving disadvantaged people through poverty alleviation, disability services, disaster relief, or other human and social services can access funding through Gupta Family Foundation, with awards from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Eligible applicants are typically smaller 501(c)(3) organizations, or qualifying foreign entities, operating in the U.S. or other listed countries.
Gupta Family Foundation
Community Programs Funding from Hansen Family Foundation
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Focused on community-serving programs, Hansen Family Foundation invites Putnam County, Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits to request US $1,000 - US $10,000 for work benefiting children, education, animals, the environment, humanitarian needs, or arts and culture. Eligible U.S.-based organizations must have budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% to be considered.
Hansen Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Grants for Storytelling
Applications due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits can seek more than US $50,000 to tell powerful stories about their impact through the Storytelling Grant, including those serving Putnam County, Illinois. With a mission to support preservation, education, and wellness, Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation provides funding for communication projects that highlight community change.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Robinson Foundation Support for Southern Programs
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in the Southern U.S. can seek funding for programmatic work, not capital projects, across areas like education, poverty relief, health, and family services. Grants from Robinson Foundation help groups active for 3+ years, including those in Putnam County, Illinois that address humanitarian, spiritual, or conservation needs.
Robinson Foundation
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Grants for Environmental Programs
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
With a mission to support forward-looking change, Dudley T Dougherty Foundation provides Putnam County, Illinois nonprofits working in community services, environmental conservation, or peacebuilding with flexible project funding. 501(c)(3) charitable organizations may apply for support to advance programs that respect people, the environment, and all forms of life.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools implementing new PLTW Engineering programs in select U.S. counties can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Lam Foundation grant; awards US $30,000 for STEM curriculum launch costs. Funding covers PLTW participation fees, required devices, core training, and required equipment, with priority for schools serving students with economic need.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Putnam County STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Engineering programs in select U.S. counties can use this US $10,000 grant for PLTW fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training costs. Schools serving students with high free and reduced lunch eligibility receive priority; Putnam County, Illinois educators may need to confirm county-level eligibility.
Project Lead The Way Inc
STEM Program Funding for Schools from Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools starting or expanding PLTW Gateway or Engineering programs can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Lam Foundation grants, including $20,000 awards, in select U.S. counties. Funding covers PLTW participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and core training costs, with priority for schools serving students with high economic need.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Putnam County
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Gateway STEM programs in Putnam County, Illinois may be eligible for US $10,000 to cover participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. Grants from Project Lead The Way help K–12 schools in select U.S. counties grow real-world, applied STEM learning opportunities.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Putnam
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools adding or expanding PLTW STEM programs can apply for Project Lead The Way support, including up to US $15,000 for participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Although focused on specific U.S. counties, Illinois nonprofits partnering with eligible schools in Putnam County may benefit.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Putnam County STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW STEM programs in select U.S. counties can use this $5,000 grant for participation fees, required devices, core training, and program equipment. With a mission to empower students, Project Lead The Way provides support for K–12 STEM enrichment, prioritizing schools serving students with demonstrated economic need.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Putnam County Nonprofit Funding via Dreyfus Foundation
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Putnam County, Illinois seeking program or project support can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to strengthen their community work. With a mission to help impactful programs, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides U.S. nonprofits with funding for arts and culture, education, youth and senior services, disability programs, environmental and wildlife efforts, and community-based initiatives.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Ameriprise Financial Community Grants in Illinois
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Putnam County, Illinois nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can access funding through Ameriprise Financial to support programs like hunger relief, shelter, economic development, arts, and financial literacy. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving U.S. communities and able to demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability.
Ameriprise Financial
Union Pacific Foundation Grants for Safety Programs
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Putnam County, Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits working on safety, workforce development, community vitality, or environmental sustainability can access funding through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, with awards from US $5,000 - US $30,000. Eligible projects must primarily benefit a community served by Union Pacific and demonstrate strong DEI and community impact.
Union Pacific Foundation