Innovative Human Services Funding from Creag Foundation
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations with at least one year of status and innovative approaches to human services can seek support for new or unaddressed social issues. With a mission to back creative problem-solving, Creag Foundation provides nonprofits in St. Clair County, Illinois and beyond with invitation-only grants, beginning with a letter of inquiry.
Creag Foundation
William Randolph Hearst Foundation Grants for Culture
Nonprofit cultural institutions with audited expenses over $2 million offering arts, science, or arts education programming in the U.S., including St. Clair County, Illinois, can seek program, capital, or limited general support. Grants from William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritize large, well-established organizations with impactful arts education, artist development, and STEAM-focused initiatives serving broad populations.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
La Roche Support for Community Development Programs
Nonprofit organizations, managed by accredited charities and working on humanitarian, educational, environmental, or arts initiatives, can seek funding that may benefit programs in St. Clair County, Illinois. La Roche supports innovative, sustainable projects worldwide through its Corporate Donations and Philanthropy program, with local Roche affiliates funding organizations that operate within their own country.
La Roche, Inc.
Broad Charitable Funding from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations working in charitable, scientific, medical, or educational fields can seek support for U.S.-based activities through the Sidney Stern Memorial Trust. Grants from Sidney Stern Memorial Trust help St. Clair County, Illinois nonprofits that are tax-exempt under federal (and, if applicable, California) law and deliver broad, meaningful community impact.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust
Gupta Family Foundation Support for Human Services
Applications due Jul 31, 2026
Nonprofit organizations addressing poverty, disability, social exclusion, or disaster relief can apply for Gupta Family Foundation grants, with awards ranging from US $5,000 - US $250,000. Grants from Gupta Family Foundation help St. Clair County, Illinois 501(c)(3)s and similar groups worldwide expand focused interventions that help disadvantaged people become more self-reliant.
Gupta Family Foundation
Roblee Foundation Equity Grants in St. Clair County
Full proposal due Aug 4, 2026
Nonprofit organizations advancing race, ethnicity, and gender equity in St. Clair County, Illinois can seek US $5,000 - US $30,000 for early, catalytic, upstream, or movement-building initiatives. Joseph H. and Florence A. Roblee Foundation supports work on women’s issues, youth of color and LGBTQ+ youth, and early childhood education in under-resourced communities.
Joseph H. and Florence A. Roblee Foundation
Hansen Family Foundation Grants for St. Clair County Nonprofits
Applications due Sep 11, 2026
Grants from Hansen Family Foundation help St. Clair County, Illinois nonprofits fund programs for children, education, animals, the environment, humanitarian aid, and arts and culture. U.S.-based 501(c)(3) organizations with budgets under $1 million and overhead below 25% may receive US $1,000 - US $10,000, including smaller community-based groups serving local needs.
Hansen Family Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Grants from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing basic needs, youth education and workforce readiness, or domestic violence services in St. Clair County, Illinois may be eligible for funding that supports vulnerable families and children. The Tjx Foundation requires applicants to be mission-aligned, within 15 miles of a TJX location, and to complete an eligibility questionnaire and Letter of Inquiry.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
STEM Education Funding from Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Public and public charter schools implementing new PLTW Engineering programs can receive up to US $30,000 for participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Eligible schools must be in designated counties across several states, not including St. Clair County, Illinois, and must offer two different PLTW Engineering courses over two years.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way Grants for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW Engineering programs can use this U.S. grant for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training, with awards of US $10,000. Grants from Project Lead The Way help STEM-focused schools, especially those serving students with economic need, add courses, sections, or trained teachers.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way STEM Grants
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools implementing PLTW Gateway or PLTW Engineering can receive US $20,000 to cover PLTW fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training in select U.S. counties. Project Lead The Way, through the Lam Foundation, prioritizes schools serving students with high economic need, which may include communities similar to St. Clair County, Illinois.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding an existing PLTW Gateway program can use this US $10,000 grant for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training. Schools in select AZ, CA, ID, MA, NY, OH, OR, TX, and UT counties, especially those serving students with economic need, may be eligible.
Project Lead The Way Inc
St. Clair STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
St. Clair County, Illinois K–12 public and public charter schools seeking to start or expand PLTW STEM programs can access funding through Project Lead The Way, supported by the Lam Foundation. Grants of US $15,000 cover PLTW fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training costs for Launch modules over two academic years.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Project Lead The Way Support for STEM Education
Applications due Nov 6, 2026
Traditional public and public charter schools expanding PLTW STEM programs can apply for Project Lead The Way funding, including $5,000 grants, in select U.S. counties. With a mission to empower students through real-world learning, the fund covers PLTW fees, required equipment, devices, and teacher training; St. Clair County, Illinois schools may not be eligible.
Project Lead The Way Inc
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation Grants for St. Clair County Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in St. Clair County, Illinois seeking program or project support can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 in funding for community services, education, arts, health, environmental, or wildlife initiatives. With a mission to help smaller efforts, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides U.S. 501(c)(3) organizations with grants where modest awards can have a big impact.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
St. Clair County Community Needs Funding via Ameriprise Financial
Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes in St. Clair County, Illinois can apply for Ameriprise Financial Community Grants, which are available across the U.S. With a mission to strengthen communities, Ameriprise Financial provides nonprofits with support for hunger relief, housing, financial literacy, workforce readiness, arts access, and neighborhood revitalization.
Ameriprise Financial
Dr Scholl Foundation Community Grants in Illinois
Letter of inquiry due Jan 31, 2027
St. Clair County, Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits working in education, social services, health care, civic and cultural, or environmental programs can access funding through the Dr Scholl Foundation, with typical awards of US $5,000 - US $25,000. Funding is for one-year projects, with one application accepted per organization each grant cycle.
Dr Scholl Foundation
Scholarship Foundation Academic Grants in St. Clair County
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Students in St. Clair County, Illinois pursuing their first degree at an accredited nonprofit college can receive academic scholarship support if they have a parent or primary caregiver who is or has been incarcerated. Grants from The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis provide up to US $5,000 per year, renewable for up to ten semesters.
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
Scholarship Foundation Grants for St. Clair Students
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
College-bound high school seniors with financial need in St. Clair County, Illinois can receive academic scholarship support for accredited, nonprofit four-year institutions or HBCUs, with awards up to US $12,000 per year. Focused on academic scholarship programs, The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis administers the BJC Scholars Fund for eligible residents of BJC hospital service communities.
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
Scholarship Foundation Support for Civic Engagement
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Undergraduate and graduate students from the St. Louis metropolitan area, including St. Clair County, Illinois, pursuing civic engagement-related fields such as policy, law, public administration, or community service can apply for The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis’ Marilyn and Morton Werner Egality Scholarship Fund. Applicants must show financial need, meet GPA requirements, and plan to attend an accredited nonprofit college or university.
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
Scholarship Funding for Students from Scholarship Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Graduating high school seniors in the St. Louis metro area, including St. Clair County, Illinois, can receive up to US $15,000 annually for nonprofit two- or four-year colleges or technical schools through the New Era Scholarship. Focused on educational access and equity, The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis partners with select youth agencies and schools; eligibility is limited to their active participants with financial need.
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
Nursing Education Funding from Deaconess Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nursing students with financial need in St. Clair County, Illinois pursuing their first associate or bachelor’s degree at an accredited nonprofit school can receive up to US $15,000 for tuition and related costs. With a mission to improve community health, Deaconess Foundation provides renewable nursing scholarship grants through local scholarship partners.
Deaconess Foundation
Scholarship Foundation Support for Vocational Training
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Students seeking vocational or trade education in the St. Clair County, Illinois region can receive up to US $4,500 for tuition, tools, and initial career-related costs. With a mission to expand educational access, The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis provides renewable support for financially needy residents of the greater St. Louis metropolitan area.
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
Scholarship Foundation Grants for St. Clair Students
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Graduating high school seniors with significant financial need in St. Clair County, Illinois pursuing postsecondary education can receive up to US $12,000 annually in renewable Saigh Bravo Grants. The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis supports academic scholarship programs for students who have overcome extraordinary barriers and plan to attend accredited nonprofit colleges or universities.
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
St. Clair County Scholarship Funding via Scholarship Foundation
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Low-income students in St. Clair County, Illinois seeking their first technical, associate, or bachelor’s degree can access renewable academic scholarship support through The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis, with awards up to US $12,000. Youth active in partner development agencies like Big Brothers Big Sisters or Boys & Girls Club may be especially competitive.
The Scholarship Foundation of St. Louis
Youth and Community Funding for Nonprofits from Chick Fil A Foundation
Applications due May 1, 2027
Focused on youth development and community services, Chick Fil A Foundation invites 501(c)(3) nonprofits, including those in St. Clair County, Illinois, to apply for True Inspiration Awards grants. Eligible U.S. and select international charities can receive US $30,000 - US $350,000 for programs in education, housing, food security, environmental stewardship, and related community initiatives.
Chick Fil A Foundation Inc