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Effingham County Youth Services Funding via Brinker International

Brinker International
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Ada County, Idaho +620 more
Unspecified amount
Brinker International provides Effingham County, Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits with monetary or in-kind dining certificate support for programs serving children, youth, and hunger relief. Eligible organizations must apply online at least six weeks before an event, with donations limited to once per calendar year and focused on benefiting kids, hunger, and education.
Food Access & Hunger Youth Services Children’s Health & Pediatrics +5 more

Land, Health, Community Grant Program: East Central Illinois

The Lumpkin Family Foundation
Private
Bond County, Illinois, Champaign County, Illinois +15 more
US $2,500 - US $50,000
The Land, Health, Community Grant Program, formerly known as Aspiramos Juntos, focuses on fostering holistically healthy communities in the Chicago region. Funded by the Lumpkin Family Foundation, this grant supports projects that promote physical activity, access to healthy food, and mental wellness for youth. Priority is given to grassroots organizations with budgets under $500,000 that are deeply connected to their communities. Special funding opportunities include grants for community gardens and inspiring collaborative projects up to $10,000.
Rural Development Food Security Sustainable Agriculture & Agroecology +6 more

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Grants for Effingham County Education

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private
Clark County, Illinois, Clay County, Illinois +9 more
US $200
First- and second-year K–12 teachers in Effingham County, Illinois can receive US $200 classroom grants to support their work in local public schools. Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation’s Central Illinois Rural Teacher Corps Fund will award up to five grants for new rural teachers across southeastern Illinois, including Effingham County, to strengthen education in small communities.
Education Education - K through 12

Effingham County Education Funding via Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private
Effingham County, Illinois, Maricopa County, Arizona
US $500
K–5 classroom teachers at Altamont Grade School or Ballard Nature Center in Effingham County, Illinois can access funding through Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation to enhance their classrooms. The Heather Began Memorial Education Fund awards US $500 grants, which may also support eligible educators at partner schools in Arizona connected to this memorial program.
Education

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Support for Effingham County Community Projects

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private
Effingham County, Illinois
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and certain public entities with charitable programs benefiting Teutopolis in Effingham County, Illinois can seek funding for civic, cultural, health, education, and social services projects. Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation’s Teutopolis State Bank Designated Fund supports local initiatives that improve the lives of community residents.
Civic Affairs Art & Culture Health & Medicine +2 more

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Grants for Effingham Youth Leadership

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private
Christian County, Kentucky, Dearborn County, Indiana +1 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and certain public entities running youth leadership programs in Effingham County, Illinois can seek support for initiatives serving youth ages 19 and under. Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation’s Siemer Milling Company Fund backs projects that build enterprise savvy, conscience, and collaborative communication, including education-based approaches and expansions of previously funded efforts.
Youth Development & Leadership

Effingham County Arts Funding via Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private
Effingham County, Illinois
Unspecified amount
Focused on visual arts, nonprofits and other eligible organizations in Effingham County, Illinois can seek grants to support local arts initiatives. The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation’s Bill and Jacquelyn Jordan Anderson Fund for Visual Arts provides funding to benefit visual arts projects and programs that strengthen the county’s cultural life.
Art & Culture

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Youth Grants in Effingham

Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Private
Effingham County, Illinois
Unspecified amount
With a mission to cultivate philanthropy, Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation provides Effingham County, Illinois youth organizations with funding to benefit local young people. 501(c)(3) nonprofits and other eligible youth-serving groups in Effingham County may be able to support programs that improve opportunities and outcomes for children and teens through this fall grant cycle.
Youth Development & Leadership Youth Services

Disaster Recovery Funding from Illinois DCEO

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State/Local Government
Adams County, Illinois, Alexander County, Illinois +81 more
Up to US $250,000
Local governments facing declared disasters in Effingham County, Illinois can access funding through the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity to address urgent community development and public safety needs. Grants up to Up to US $250,000 support projects that meet HUD’s urgent need or low-to-moderate income objectives within six months of the Governor’s disaster declaration.
Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid Community / Public Safety

Sparklight Community Impact Grants in Effingham

Sparklight
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Adair County, Missouri +291 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations and public agencies in Effingham County, Illinois can seek Sparklight support for projects in education, food insecurity, community development, and digital literacy. Sparklight provides U.S.-based 501(c)(3) public charities and governmental units with funding for special projects, capital campaigns, and capacity-building efforts in communities where its Cable One family of brands operates.
Education Food Access & Hunger Community Development & Revitalization +2 more

Project Lead The Way Support for STEM

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $15,000
Public and charter K-5 schools in Effingham County, Illinois can use this grant to start or expand PLTW Launch STEM programs, covering fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and core training. With a mission to expand hands-on STEM education, Project Lead The Way provides US $15,000 over two years, with preference for high-need schools.
STEM / STEAM Education

Ameren Grants for Effingham County Community Programs

Ameren Corporation
Corporate
Adams County, Illinois, Alexander County, Illinois +81 more
Unspecified amount
Effingham County, Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Ameren Corporation for community programs in arts and culture, civic and community development, environment, health and human services, and youth and education. Eligible organizations must be within the Ameren Illinois service area and maintain nondiscriminatory practices; applications are accepted year-round, with those after December 1 reviewed the following year.
Art & Culture Education - K through 12 Natural Resources +8 more

Computer Science Expansion Funding for Schools from Project Lead The Way

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $10,000
Public and charter high schools expanding PLTW Computer Science programs in Effingham County, Illinois can apply for $10,000 to cover participation fees, required computers or tablets, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs. Project Lead the Way prioritizes schools serving mostly high-need students within eligible Illinois and Missouri counties.
Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Effingham STEM Education Funding via Project Lead

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $20,000
Public and charter high schools in Effingham County, Illinois can apply for Project Lead the Way’s PLTW Computer Science – New Program grants; awards US $20,000 for launching or expanding PLTW computer science courses. Funding can cover participation fees, required computers, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel, room, and board.
Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Fifth Third Foundation Support for Effingham Programs

Fifth Third Foundation
Corporate
Effingham County, Illinois
Unspecified amount
With a mission to relieve human suffering, Fifth Third Foundation provides Effingham County, Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits with funding for health and human services. Eligible organizations operating in Effingham County can seek support for charitable or educational programs that alleviate human suffering, with priority for groups that have not received recent funding.
Human & Social Services Health Care Access & Delivery

IL Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP)

USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Illinois
State/Local Government
Adams County, Illinois, Alexander County, Illinois +99 more
Unspecified amount
The Illinois Conservation Stewardship Program (CSP) encourages landowners with five or more acres of unimproved land to manage their properties for environmental conservation. By implementing habitat management plans, participants can potentially lower their property tax valuations. Key goals include restoring native species, controlling invasive species, and enhancing critical habitats. This program is essential for preserving Illinois’ biodiversity in a predominantly private landscape, making it a valuable initiative for local landowners.
Environmental Conservation Environmental Stewardship Firefighting & Fire Prevention +3 more

Ameren Grants for Effingham County Community Programs

Ameren Corporation
Corporate
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +149 more
Unspecified amount
Effingham County, Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits can access funding through Ameren Corporation for community programs that enhance quality of life. Eligible organizations must be located in or serving communities where Ameren has a business presence in Illinois or Missouri, with grants supporting education, civic engagement, economic services, and community development initiatives.
Education Economic Services & Development Civic Engagement & Education +1 more

Norm & Margo Meriweather Veterinarian Scholarship

South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

South Dakota Community Foundation

As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.

Scholarships

At South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF), we proudly manage more than 350 scholarship funds in partnership with generous donors who are committed to supporting students. These scholarships offer countless opportunities to help ease the financial burden of continuing their education.

Norm & Margo Meriweather Veterinarian Scholarship

To provide financial support to graduates of the Miller area pursuing a degree in veterinary science.

This scholarship was established to help South Dakota students, reach their goal to becoming a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine. Preference will be given to a student who has been admitted to or is currently attending a School of Veterinary Medicine and plans to practice in South Dakota following graduation. 

Education - Higher Education Veterinary Science & Services

Chris & Gene Smith "Get and Education" Memorial

South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Chris & Gene Smith "Get and Education" Memorial

To provide financial support to graduates who reside in Hand County.

Chris and Gene were born and raised in Hand County. They encouraged their children with what could be referred to as their family motto, “get an education” as that is something that cannot be taken away from you. As a result, all their children and grandchildren have received post-secondary educations.

Education - Higher Education

City of Chicago's UNCF Workplace Campaign Scholarship

United Negro College Fund Inc
Private
United States
US $5,000

City of Chicago's UNCF Workplace Campaign Scholarship

The City of Chicago's UNCF Workplace Campaign Scholarship will provide a one-time, merit-based scholarship of $5,000 for students of any classification who have a parent or guardian employed by the City of Chicago and its affiliate agencies. Students must be enrolled full time at any U.S. four-year, accredited college or university in the 2026-2027 school year.

The City of Chicago’s UNCF Workplace Campaign Scholarship was created in partnership with the City of Chicago and UNCF to ensure that dependents of City of Chicago employees can earn a college degree.

This merit-based scholarship is open to full-time, four-year university students of any classification who have a parent or guardian employed by the City of Chicago and its affiliate agencies.

Education - Higher Education

Functional Target Validation for Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias

National Institutes of Health
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The National Institute of Neurological Disorders and Stroke (NINDS) aims to support innovative research for validating therapeutic targets in Alzheimer's Disease-Related Dementias (ADRD). This initiative focuses on overcoming barriers in treatment development by ensuring well-validated targets linked to disease mechanisms. By employing a phased award mechanism, NINDS seeks to enhance the rigor of target validation, facilitating the transition from basic discoveries to clinical applications, ultimately accelerating the development of effective therapeutic strategies.
Dementia & Alzheimer’s Disease

BRAIN Initiative: Data Archives for the BRAIN Initiative

US Dept. of Health & Human Services: National Institutes of Health (NIH)
Federal Government
American Samoa, Guam +4 more
Unspecified amount
The BRAIN Initiative aims to create web-accessible data archives to enhance research on brain science by offering tools for data analysis and visualization. This effort, led by the National Institute of Mental Health in collaboration with other NIH Institutes, seeks to establish a framework for rigorous data sharing and collaboration across various sub-domains. The initiative will enable the scientific community to access standardized and comprehensive data archives to support innovative neurotechnology research.
Cell Biology Neuroscience

Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The Eugene and Nadine Stegelmeyer Scholarship, established by the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada, supports students pursuing post-secondary and graduate studies in teaching and geriatrics. Eligible applicants include graduating seniors from Washoe County High Schools or those enrolled in relevant programs at accredited institutions. This scholarship aims to alleviate the financial burden of tuition costs while encouraging academic excellence and dedication to the fields of education and geriatrics.
Education - Higher Education

Reno Pops Orchestra Scholarship Endowment

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

Community Foundation of Northern Nevada

Established in 1998 as a Nevada nonprofit 501(c) 3 Corporation, the Community Foundation of Northern Nevada has distributed more than $200 million in grants and scholarships from over 300 charitable funds to strengthen our Nevada home. 

Scholarship Program

The Community Foundation of Northern Nevada’s Scholarship Program is intended to help students cover the ever-increasing cost of tuition. Some of our scholarships are based on financial need, but others represent an award for achievement. These scholarships typically go to students who have excelled in an academic area or have shown they can balance academics, volunteer work, and extracurricular activities. There are also scholarships designated for students who have overcome adversity, students pursuing degrees in high-need areas, and adult learners outside the traditional college age group. Community Foundation scholarships can help cover tuition, books, and on-campus housing.

Reno Pops Orchestra Scholarship Endowment

The Reno Pops Orchestra Scholarship Endowment is created to send an unending stream of income to keep the music flowing in Reno for generations.

Education - Higher Education Music

Perry & Doreen Evans Scholarship

South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
United States
Up to US $5,000

South Dakota Community Foundation

As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.

Scholarships

At South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF), we proudly manage more than 350 scholarship funds in partnership with generous donors who are committed to supporting students. These scholarships offer countless opportunities to help ease the financial burden of continuing their education.

Perry & Doreen Evans Scholarship

To provide financial support to graduates of South Dakota high schools with preference to high schools within Clark and Codington counties.

The Perry & Doreen Evans Scholarship has been established to provide financial assistance to students pursuing post-secondary education. First preference will be given to students residing in Clark County, with secondary preference given to students residing in Codington County.

Four $5,000 renewable scholarships for a maximum of four years to students attending a college or university. Student must maintain and provide proof of a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (on a 4.0 scale) and enrolled as a full-time student.

Four $2,500 renewable scholarships for a maximum of two years to students attending a technical college. Student must maintain and provide proof of a minimum cumulative 3.0 GPA (based on 4.0 scale) and enrolled as a full-time student. 

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Quint Family Scholarship

South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
United States
US $1,000

South Dakota Community Foundation

As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.

Scholarships

At South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF), we proudly manage more than 350 scholarship funds in partnership with generous donors who are committed to supporting students. These scholarships offer countless opportunities to help ease the financial burden of continuing their education.

Quint Family Scholarship

To provide financial support to high school graduates pursuing a degree in the medical field.

The Quint Family Scholarship was created to commemorate and honor the legacy of the four daughters of Anton & Bertha Quint. Each of these sisters graduated with a 3-year Registered Nurse (RN) diploma from the Dominican School of Nursing in Great Bend, Kansas—Dolores in 1952, Julia in 1956, Alverna in 1961, and Carol in 1963. Collectively, they accumulated 150 years of experience in the healthcare industry.

This need-based scholarship is designed to support high school graduates from the Black Hills region who are pursuing further education in healthcare. The scholarship's founder, Alverna Quint Kopsky, has lived in the Black Hills since 1971, spending much of her career with the Department of Veterans Affairs and providing care to veterans.

This is a two-year scholarship.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education Medical Education & Professional Training

Read-Veflin American Legion Post 180 Scholarship

South Dakota Community Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount

South Dakota Community Foundation

As a statewide community foundation, we work with donors, nonprofits and community leaders to strengthen philanthropy in South Dakota every day.

Scholarships

At South Dakota Community Foundation (SDCF), we proudly manage more than 350 scholarship funds in partnership with generous donors who are committed to supporting students. These scholarships offer countless opportunities to help ease the financial burden of continuing their education.

Read-Veflin American Legion Post 180 Scholarship

To provide financial support to high school graduates with first preference to students who are residents of the original New Effington, SD school district.

Education - Higher Education Vocational & Trade Education

Effingham County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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Grant Insights : Grant Funding Trends in Illinois

Average Grant Size

What's the typical amount funded for Illinois?

Grants are most commonly $104,222.

$104,222

Total Number of Grants

What's the total number of grants in Effingham County Grants for Nonprofits year over year?

In 2024, funders in Illinois awarded a total of 104,158 grants.

2022 97,582

2023 97,805

2024 104,158

Top Grant Focus Areas

Among all the Effingham County Grants for Nonprofits given out in Illinois, the most popular focus areas that receive funding are Education, Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations, and Human Services.

1. Education

2. Philanthropy, Voluntarism & Grantmaking Foundations

3. Human Services

Funding Over Time

How is funding for Effingham County Grants for Nonprofits changing over time?

Funding has increased by 16.08%.

2022 $8,503,243,276

2023 $9,316,300,812
9.56%

2024 $10,813,952,832
16.08%

Illinois Counties That Receive the Most Funding

How does grant funding vary by county?

Cook County, Lake County, and Macon County receive the most funding.

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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