Explore 9,376+ Active Alexander County Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois

OREF/John W. Brown Early-Stage Investigator Enabling Technologies in Musculoskeletal Care Research Grant

Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation

Private

United States

Up to US $100,000

The OREF/John W. Brown Early-Stage Investigator Grant supports innovative research in musculoskeletal health, encouraging early-stage investigators to submit proposals utilizing enabling technologies. Established by the Orthopaedic Research and Education Foundation, this grant honors John W. Brown's contributions to orthopaedics. With a maximum funding of $100,000 over one or two years, the grant aims to enhance clinical practice and improve patient outcomes through groundbreaking research.

Musculoskeletal Diseases Orthopedics

SAA Shakespeare Publics Award

Shakespeare Association Of America

Private

United States

Unspecified amount

The SAA Shakespeare Publics Award, presented by the Shakespeare Association of America, celebrates innovative efforts that engage diverse publics with Shakespeare's works. Open to SAA members, the award recognizes projects that promote teaching, scholarship, performance, and activism. Since its inception in 1972, the SAA has fostered dialogue and collaboration among scholars, enhancing the appreciation of Shakespeare's impact on culture. This award highlights the importance of broadening access to Shakespeare's legacy in today's society.

Writing & Literature Theater Arts / Culture Access & Participation

SAA First Book Award

Shakespeare Association Of America

Private

United States

Unspecified amount

The SAA First Book Award, presented by the Shakespeare Association of America (SAA), honors the legacy of Jerome Singerman and supports early career scholars. This prestigious award recognizes the best monograph with a significant Shakespeare component, published as the first book by a current SAA member between September 1, 2024, and September 1, 2025. The award will be announced during the SAA’s Annual Luncheon, celebrating contributions to Shakespeare studies.

Writing & Literature

J. Leeds Barroll Dissertation Prize

Shakespeare Association Of America

Private

United States

Unspecified amount

The J. Leeds Barroll Dissertation Prize, awarded by the Shakespeare Association of America, honors exemplary doctoral work with a significant focus on Shakespeare. This prestigious award is conferred annually during the SAA’s Annual Luncheon. To be eligible, applicants must be SAA members in good standing, and dissertations must be approved between September 1, 2024, and September 1, 2025. This prize encourages innovative research and scholarship in Shakespeare studies.

Writing & Literature

Barbara Hodgdon Award

Shakespeare Association Of America

Private

United States

Unspecified amount

The Barbara Hodgdon Award, presented by the Shakespeare Association of America (SAA), honors exceptional scholarship in the field of Shakespeare and Performance. Established in memory of Barbara Hodgdon, this award encourages innovative research across various media and time periods related to Shakespeare's work. Eligible submissions must be authored by SAA members and published two years prior to the award presentation. This recognition promotes new discussions and insights within the realm of Shakespearean performance studies.

Writing & Literature Conceptual Art / Performance Art

Faculty Travel Grant for AGU Annual Meeting

AGU- Advancing Earth and Space Science

Private

United States

US $1,700

The Faculty Travel Grant for AGU Annual Meeting supports early-to-mid career faculty from under-resourced institutions, including community colleges and minority-serving institutions. This program aims to facilitate attendance at the AGU Annual Meeting, which attracts over 22,000 geoscience professionals globally. Awardees receive a $1,700 travel stipend, access to professional development workshops, and networking opportunities, enabling them to enhance their research and teaching capabilities through collaboration and innovation.

Teacher Development & Training

PLTW Biomedical Science- New Program ( within 50 states of US)

Project Lead the Way inc.

Private

Alabama, Alaska +49 more

Up to US $14,000

Project Lead The Way is offering a rolling grant for schools to implement the PLTW Biomedical Science program for the 2026-2029 academic years. Eligible schools can receive up to $14,000 to cover participation fees and training costs. This grant encourages public, private, and charter schools across the U.S. to enhance their science curriculum, supporting students with engaging, hands-on learning experiences. Schools must commit to offering specific courses during the grant period to qualify for funding.

STEM / STEAM Education

IATSE Local 600 Hardship Fund Grant

Entertainment Community Fund

Association/Society

United States

Unspecified amount

The IATSE Local 600: Traditional Hardship Fund Grant provides emergency financial assistance to performing arts and entertainment professionals in times of unexpected need. This grant supports basic living expenses like healthcare and housing, aiming to prevent eviction or shut-offs. Eligible members must have been in good standing for at least two years and have faced work loss due to illness or disasters. The fund ensures support during critical times, promoting stability within the community.

Performing Arts Poverty Alleviation & Services

Path to a Cure — Collaborative Research Grant

Cystic Fibrosis Foundation

Private

United States

Up to US $1,000,000

The Path to a Cure — Collaborative Research Grant, offered by the Cystic Fibrosis Foundation, aims to support research in developing new therapies for cystic fibrosis, particularly focusing on CFTR gene repair and replacement strategies. This program prioritizes collaborations that integrate new investigators and innovative technologies into CF research. Applicants can request up to $1,000,000 annually for three years, with proposals requiring preliminary data to demonstrate feasibility and potential impact.

Cystic Fibrosis

David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism - News

AGU- Advancing Earth and Space Science

Private

United States

More than US $5,000

The David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism recognizes outstanding work in science news reporting. Established in 2000, this annual award honors journalists who make Earth and space science accessible to the public. Recipients receive a $5,000 prize, an engraved award, and recognition at AGU's annual meeting. Eligible nominees include journalists from any medium, excluding books, who have not won the award in the past two years. The award encourages diverse representation in science journalism.

Journalism Science Communications

IATSE Local 700 Hardship Relief Fund

Entertainment Community Fund

Association/Society

United States

Unspecified amount

The IATSE Local 700 Hardship Relief Fund provides emergency financial assistance to eligible members of the performing arts and entertainment industry during critical times. This support helps cover essential living expenses, such as housing and healthcare, to prevent eviction and utility shut-offs. To qualify, members must have met minimum dues requirements or be officially retired. The fund does not cover expenses like credit cards, loans, or business-related costs.

Basic Human Needs Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid

IATSE Local 798 Fund

Entertainment Community Fund

Association/Society

United States

Unspecified amount

The IATSE Local 798 Fund offers emergency financial assistance to performing arts and entertainment professionals facing unexpected critical needs. This support helps cover essential living expenses, including housing, utilities, and healthcare, to prevent eviction or service shut-offs. Eligible applicants must be union members for at least two years and have experienced unforeseen financial hardship due to circumstances beyond their control, such as injury or natural disasters.

Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid

Harry A. Saunders III Memorial Fund

Hawai'i Community Foundation

Private

United States

Unspecified amount

The Harry A. Saunders III Memorial Fund, established in 2025 by the Hawai‘i Community Foundation, supports Hawaii high school graduates pursuing higher education. This fund aims to empower students demonstrating financial need and maintaining a minimum GPA of 2.0. Preference is given to recipients who were awarded in the previous year, provided they continue to meet eligibility requirements. The fund embodies a commitment to fostering educational opportunities and enriching the lives of young Hawaiians.

Education - Higher Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Gardner, Prudence E. Memorial Scholarship Fund

Noble County Community Foundation

Private

United States

US $750

The Gardner, Prudence E. Memorial Scholarship Fund, managed by the Noble County Community Foundation, supports West Noble High School seniors with a GPA between 3.00 and 3.50. To qualify, applicants must demonstrate a strong work ethic through part-time employment or active participation in extracurricular activities. This scholarship aims to encourage students to excel academically while contributing positively to their communities, furthering the foundation's mission of fostering positive change in Noble County.

Education - Higher Education Career / College Preparation Student Retention & Drop-Out Prevention

Guitar Center Music Foundation Grants

Guitar Center Music Foundation

Private

United States

US $1,000 - US $5,000 in in-kind support

The Guitar Center Music Foundation is an independent 501c3 organization. Through instrument grants and donations, we help ensure schools and music education programs get the resources they need to keep music alive and accessible. We believe in a world in which music is cherished and respected for the immense value it brings to humanity, where every person who seeks to pursue music has the means to do so.

Our mission is to give everyone the power to create and express themselves through music. Since 2005, we have supported hundreds of music education and therapy programs and reached over 300,000 people. With your generous support, we aim to assist many more.

Guitar Center Music Foundation Grants

The Guitar Center Music Foundation awards musical instruments and equipment in-kind to public schools and music programs in need.

Instrument grants range from up to $1,000 to $5,000 based upon need.

Music Education

William F. Holmes / Frank D’Accone Dissertation Fellowship in Opera Studies

American Musicological Society Inc

Private

North America

US $25,000

The William F. Holmes / Frank D’Accone Dissertation Fellowship in Opera Studies, awarded by the American Musicological Society, supports dissertation research in opera studies for graduate students. Offering a stipend of $25,000, this fellowship is based on academic merit and aims to facilitate full-time study. Recipients may opt for a non-stipendiary award to allow more funding for others. Selection occurs in spring, with announcements made in summer.

Opera

Suzanne G. Cusick Professional Development Fund

American Musicological Society Inc

Private

United States

US $500

The Suzanne G. Cusick Professional Development Fund, offered by the American Musicological Society, provides $500 grants to support low-income scholars in music and sound studies. These grants aim to enhance professional development for independent scholars and contingent faculty who lack access to such opportunities. The fund emphasizes equitable participation, particularly for historically under-represented groups, ensuring a diverse range of recipients can benefit from this vital support.

Music Music Education

Individual Provider Grants

Making a Difference Foundation

Private

United States

Up to US $2,000

Individual Provider Grants empower medical providers to contribute to communities through medical mission trips. These grants fund nonprofit organizations to assist with program costs. Applications are accepted year-round, but should ideally be submitted 30-60 days prior to the mission for timely processing. The Making a Difference Foundation reviews all applications monthly; however, meeting eligibility does not ensure funding at the requested amount.

Health & Medicine Medical Education & Professional Training

End of Life Care or Preventing Elder Neglect Grant

The Sephardic Foundation on Aging

Private

United States

Unspecified amount

The Sephardic Home For The Aged Foundation offers grants focused on end-of-life care and preventing elder neglect. They encourage nonprofits with a 501(c)3 status, operational for at least two years, to apply for funding. The foundation prioritizes innovative programs that enhance the quality of life for older adults through education, advocacy, and community outreach. Interested organizations should submit a Letter of Inquiry before applying for the grant.

Senior Services Hospice / End of Life Care

Dementia Care and Brain Degenerative Diseases Grant

The Sephardic Foundation on Aging

Private

United States

Unspecified amount

The Dementia Care and Brain Degenerative Diseases Grant, offered by the Sephardic Home For The Aged Foundation, aims to support innovative projects enhancing care and quality of life for older adults affected by dementia. Eligible organizations must be 501(c)3 nonprofits in operation for at least two years. The Foundation prioritizes proposals focusing on dementia care, promoting collaboration and resource access for aging individuals. Interested applicants should submit a Letter of Inquiry through the online application system.

Senior Services Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease

Combating Social Isolation of Older Adults Grant

The Sephardic Foundation on Aging

Private

United States

Unspecified amount

The Combating Social Isolation of Older Adults Grant, provided by the Sephardic Home for the Aged Foundation, aims to combat elder abuse and neglect exacerbated by social isolation. This initiative recognizes that isolation can lead to severe mental and physical health issues among older adults. It promotes trauma-informed care and mental health services to help these individuals reconnect socially. Additionally, the Foundation supports intergenerational programming as a vital strategy to foster community connections and reduce isolation among seniors.

Senior Services Social Isolation

NSCDA National American Indian Medical Scholarship Award Program

National Society of the Colonial Dames of America

Private

United States

More than US $1,500

The NSCDA National American Indian Medical Scholarship Award Program provides scholarships to students of American Indian descent, originally focusing on women in nursing. Launched in 1928, the program now supports males and various health-related fields. Eligible applicants must demonstrate tribal enrollment or ancestry, maintain academic standing, and have a commitment to serving their communities. The scholarship awards $1,500 each semester for tuition and academic expenses, helping students fulfill their educational and career goals.

Academic Scholarship Programs Indigenous Sovereignty & Rights Indigenous Services

Phased Large Awards for Comparative Effectiveness Research PCORI Funding Announcement -- Cycle 1 2026

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Association/Society

United States

Up to US $22,000,000

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) will announce the Phased Large Awards for Comparative Effectiveness Research on December 2, 2025. This funding aims to support high-quality, patient-centered comparative clinical effectiveness research projects. The initiative encourages applicants to engage with patients and stakeholders to address critical healthcare dilemmas and improve decision-making. Projects should compare established clinical alternatives with evidence of efficacy, targeting vital health issues across diverse populations.

Addiction & Substance Use Disorders Mental Health & Psychiatric Diseases Cardiovascular Diseases & Systems +2 more

Partnering Research and Community Organizations for Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research Across the Cancer Care Continuum PCORI Funding

Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute

Association/Society

United States

Up to US $13,000,000

The Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute (PCORI) is announcing funding for comparative clinical effectiveness research across the cancer care continuum. This initiative aims to empower researcher-community partnerships to tackle significant healthcare challenges faced by patients and caregivers in the U.S. The focus is on enhancing care delivery and outcomes by addressing barriers to screening, treatment, and follow-up care for cancer patients. Applications are encouraged to identify strategies that improve patient-centered outcomes.

Cancer / Oncology

Emergency Assistance Funds

Entertainment Community Fund

Association/Society

United States

Unspecified amount

The Emergency Assistance Funds, provided by the Entertainment Community Fund, offer vital support to performing arts and entertainment professionals facing unforeseen financial hardships. This program aids with essential living expenses, including healthcare and housing, to prevent eviction or service shut-offs. Eligible applicants must document their earnings and demonstrate a genuine need for assistance. Established in 1882, the Fund understands the unique challenges faced by those in the arts industry, ensuring they receive the help necessary to maintain stability.

Performing Arts Basic Human Needs Supportive Housing & Shelters

Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation Grants

Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation

Private

United States

Unspecified amount

The Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation, established in 1951 in Oklahoma, aims to support charitable organizations across the U.S., with a focus on education and local initiatives. Grants are awarded to qualified 501(C)(3) organizations, prioritizing projects that align with the foundation's mission in areas such as education, health, arts, and literacy. Interested applicants must submit a Letter of Inquiry before applying for funding, ensuring alignment with the foundation's priorities.

Art & Culture Education Wellness & Healthy Living +2 more

Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship

American Musicological Society Inc

Private

Canada, United States

US $25,000

The Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship, administered by the American Musicological Society, supports graduate students from historically underrepresented groups at U.S. or Canadian universities. Established to enhance diversity in musicology, it offers a $25,000 stipend for one year of full-time study. Applicants are expected to have completed at least one year of graduate work and demonstrate academic excellence. The fellowship encourages institutions to provide additional financial support, fostering a vibrant academic community.

Music Music Education Poverty Alleviation & Services

County	Total Grant Funding in 2024
Cook County	$6,893,460,213
Lake County	$720,580,526
Macon County	$544,478,272
Champaign County	$541,704,331
Dupage County	$496,099,366

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OREF/John W. Brown Early-Stage Investigator Enabling Technologies in Musculoskeletal Care Research Grant

SAA Shakespeare Publics Award

SAA First Book Award

J. Leeds Barroll Dissertation Prize

Barbara Hodgdon Award

Faculty Travel Grant for AGU Annual Meeting

PLTW Biomedical Science- New Program ( within 50 states of US)

IATSE Local 600 Hardship Fund Grant

Path to a Cure — Collaborative Research Grant

David Perlman Award for Excellence in Science Journalism - News

IATSE Local 700 Hardship Relief Fund

IATSE Local 798 Fund

Harry A. Saunders III Memorial Fund

Gardner, Prudence E. Memorial Scholarship Fund

Guitar Center Music Foundation Grants

William F. Holmes / Frank D’Accone Dissertation Fellowship in Opera Studies

Suzanne G. Cusick Professional Development Fund

Individual Provider Grants

End of Life Care or Preventing Elder Neglect Grant

Dementia Care and Brain Degenerative Diseases Grant

Combating Social Isolation of Older Adults Grant

NSCDA National American Indian Medical Scholarship Award Program

Phased Large Awards for Comparative Effectiveness Research PCORI Funding Announcement -- Cycle 1 2026

Partnering Research and Community Organizations for Comparative Clinical Effectiveness Research Across the Cancer Care Continuum PCORI Funding

Emergency Assistance Funds

Robert Glenn Rapp Foundation Grants

Howard Mayer Brown Fellowship

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Alexander County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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2022 97,582

2023 97,805

2024 104,158

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2022 $8,503,243,276

2023 $9,316,300,812 9.56%

2024 $10,813,952,832 16.08%

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2023 $9,316,300,812
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