Grants for Illinois

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The DuPage Community Foundation

Application Deadline:

February 27, April 24, June 26, August 28, and October 30, 2026

The DuPage Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life throughout DuPage County, IL.

The JCS Arts, Health, & Education Fund (JCS Fund) Visual Arts and Music Mini-…

Spectrum Digital Education Grant Program

Application Deadline:

February 27, 2026 by 5:00 pm EST 
 

Grant Range: $2500 - $50000

The Spectrum Digital Education Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations that create opportunities for community members by expanding access to digital tools, skills training, and resources.…

The Lake County Community Foundation

Application Deadline:
  • Growing Communities
    Letters of inquiry: January 30, 2026 (latest expired date)
    Invited applications: March 27, 2026
  • Early Childhood Education
    Applications: February 27, 2026
  • Leadership Development and Animal Welfare: October 31, 2025 (latest expired date)
     
Grant Range: $1000 - $30000

The Lake County Community Foundation is dedicated to improving the quality of life of the residents of Lake County, IL.

The Foundation's program pillars include:

  • economic…

Illinois Prairie Community Foundation

Application Deadline:

February 27 and September 30, 2026 by 5:00pm CT

The Illinois Prairie Community Foundation provides support to nonprofit organizations, government agencies, and educational institutions that serve DeWitt, Livingston, Logan, and McLean counties…

P&G Corporate Contributions Program/P&G Fund

Application Deadline:

February 28 and September 30, annually
 

The P&G Corporate Contributions Program and the P&G Fund primarily provide support to nonprofit organizations located in the communities where the company has a major presence in the…

We Raise Foundation

Application Deadline:

Emerging Leader Grant
February 15 and September 30, annually

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Letters of inquiry: September 30, 2025, and February 28, 2026
Full proposals: November 15, 2025, and April 15, 2026

We Raise Foundation is an independent charitable organization that provides support to Christian nonprofits addressing poverty, violence, and inequality through education, workforce development,…

The Monticello College Foundation

Application Deadline:

February 28 and August 31, annually

Grant Range: $30 - $74392
Average Grant: $15970

The Monticello College Foundation supports projects that advance the education of women, with a focus on scholarships, internships, and science research fellowships.

Eligible applicants…

Bayer Fund

Application Deadline:

February 28 and August 31, annually

Grant Range: $11725467 - $11725467
Average Grant: $11725467

The Bayer Fund, formerly known as the Monsanto Fund, is dedicated to strengthening the communities where company employees live and work.

The majority of support focuses on St. Louis,…

WestRock Foundation

Application Deadline:

February 28 and August 31, annually

Grant Range: $0 - $0

The WestRock Foundation seeks to enrich the communities where the company has operations and where employees and their families live and work, including the company headquarters in Richmond, VA.…