Education Grants in Illinois

There are currently 19 open education grants for Illinois listed in the OpenGrants database, refreshed on every site build. Award ceilings vary widely; the median maximum award across programs that publish amounts is about $170,000. Active funders include Illinois State Board of Education, Illinois State Library, Illinois Department of Human Services, among 8 funders with open programs. Most of these programs accept applications on a rolling or unspecified schedule. Current opportunities include “Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Grants” and “Internship & Workforce Upskilling Program for SMMs in Illinois”. Programs range from statewide Illinois initiatives to national opportunities that Illinois organizations are eligible for. Every listing below links to a full profile with amounts, deadlines, eligibility notes, and the official application page — no login required.