Community Possible Grant Program: Play, Work, & Home Grants
The Community Possible Grant Program by U.S. Bank aims to foster economic and workforce advancement, as well as safe and affordable housing. By partnering with 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations, the program seeks to drive lasting change within communities through collaborative grantmaking. Priority is given to organizations that promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and that address multiple pillars of work, home, and play. This initiative reflects U.S. Bank's commitment to creating a more equitable society.
US Bancorp Foundation
Costco Foundation Support for Community Programs
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Illinois working on children’s services, education, or health and human services can seek monetary support for program needs. Grants from Costco Foundation help cover a portion of program budgets where there is clear community need, measurable outcomes, collaboration, and a broad base of financial support.
Costco Wholesale Corporation
Youth and Child Welfare Funding from Dan Paul Foundation
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving youth and children’s health, education, development, or welfare can access funding through the Dan Paul Foundation, with awards up to US $15,000. Grants support programs such as early childhood development, child advocacy, homelessness and poverty services, refugee enrichment, environmental education, and related youth-focused initiatives; funds may be used as appropriate within these programs.
The Dan Paul Foundation
Illinois Economic Empowerment Funding via Cisco
Illinois nonprofits and NGOs using technology for crisis response, education access, or economic empowerment can apply for Global Impact Cash Grants, with awards up to US $100,000. Cisco Systems Foundation provides funding for innovative, early-stage, tech-enabled programs serving predominantly economically underserved communities, with applications accepted year-round following a brief LOI process.
Cisco Systems Foundation
Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants
State Farm's Good Neighbor Citizenship Company Grants aim to enhance community safety, development, and education. Focused on long-term impact, they support initiatives in auto and home safety, disaster preparedness, affordable housing, and educational programs. Eligible recipients include nonprofits, educational institutions, and government entities. However, funding is not available for individuals, religious programs, or organizations outside the U.S. By addressing critical community needs, these grants foster safer and more resilient neighborhoods.
State Farm Companies Foundation
Arts and Culture Funding for Nonprofits from Hearst Foundation
Nonprofit cultural institutions in Illinois and across the U.S. can apply for more than US $100,000 to support arts and science programs, capital projects, or limited general and endowment needs. William Randolph Hearst Foundation prioritizes large, well-established organizations offering arts education, artist development, museums, and performing arts that demonstrate measurable, lasting impact.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation
LabCorp Charitable Foundation Grants
The Labcorp Charitable Foundation, a private 501(c)(3) entity, aims to enhance healthcare access and education for all. With grant opportunities focusing on food programs, healthcare services for underserved populations, and STEM initiatives, it seeks to support community health and well-being. Organizations eligible for funding must be U.S.-based and hold tax-exempt status. Requests are reviewed biannually, in March and September, to foster impactful community projects.
Labcorp Charitable Foundation
Unspecified amount in in-kind support
Illinois Legal Services Funding via Chicago Lawyers Committee
Nonprofits in Illinois needing free legal services to advance racial equity or serve low-income communities can receive assistance through the Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law. With a mission to promote economic justice, Chicago Lawyers Committee provides eligible 501(c)(3), 501(c)(4), and 501(c)(6) organizations with legal education and support they cannot afford from general operating funds.
Chicago Lawyers Committee for Civil Rights Under Law, Inc.
Illinois Youth Education Funding via Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
Illinois nonprofits, social enterprises, schools, and other eligible organizations can access funding from the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation for projects serving urban children and youth in education, health, and family economic stability. Grants over More than US $50,000 support project work or scaling efforts in the U.S., India, and South Africa, within the foundation’s stated focus areas.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation
PNC Foundation Support for Illinois Communities
Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits offering early childhood education or community economic development programs in PNC service areas can apply for this funding. Focus areas include birth-to-five education, workforce and job readiness, affordable housing, small business support, arts and culture, and revitalization of low- and moderate-income neighborhoods through the PNC Foundation.
PNC Foundation
La Roche Support for Global Community Programs
Illinois nonprofits and accredited charities working on humanitarian, social development, science education, community, environmental, or contemporary arts projects can access funding through La Roche’s corporate philanthropy program. Local Roche affiliates support organizations operating in their own country, prioritizing innovative, sustainable initiatives that engage Roche expertise, logistics, and employees in cultural, educational, and social activities.
La Roche, Inc.
Semnani Family Foundation Support for Global Health
Nonprofit organizations working on health, education, or disaster relief can seek flexible support for marginalized communities worldwide, including Illinois. With a mission to empower vulnerable populations, Semnani Family Foundation provides funding for initiatives such as healthcare access, women and children’s health, humanitarian aid, literacy, and social services programs.
Semnani Family Foundation
Jesse W Couch Foundation Support for Storytelling
Full proposal due Sep 25, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations and aligned for-profits in Illinois seeking to share their impact stories can use this grant to fund storytelling projects. Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation’s Storytelling Grant supports work in preservation, education, and wellness, and may provide more than US $50,000 in flexible funding for communications and narrative efforts.
Jesse W Couch Charitable Foundation
Southern Community Programs Funding from Robinson Foundation
Applications due Oct 15, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities below the Mason-Dixon line can seek single-year support for programs in areas like poverty relief, education, health, and disaster or humanitarian aid. With a mission to relieve hardship, Robinson Foundation provides funding to established Southern nonprofits that demonstrate fiscal responsibility and clear, tangible impact, though it does not support capital projects.
Robinson Foundation
Illinois Nonprofit Funding via Dudley T Dougherty Foundation
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
With a mission to support charitable work, this grant provides Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits with flexible funding for community services, environmental conservation, and peacebuilding efforts. Organizations seeking unrestricted support for impactful programs may be eligible to apply to the Dudley T Dougherty Foundation.
Dudley T Dougherty Foundation Inc
Georgia-Pacific Foundation Support for Illinois Communities
Applications due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and local government entities supporting communities near Georgia-Pacific facilities in Illinois can apply for funding for education, entrepreneurship, community enrichment, and environmental programs. Grants from Georgia-Pacific Foundation help Illinois nonprofits with projects that improve long-term well-being and sustainability in these manufacturing communities.
Georgia-Pacific Foundation
Youth and Basic Needs Funding from TJX Foundation
Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations supporting basic needs, at-risk youth, or domestic violence services in Illinois can seek program funding if located within 15 miles of a TJX store, distribution center, or office. The TJX Foundation supports work in basic needs, education and enrichment, workforce readiness, and safety from domestic violence through an LOI and invitation-only application process.
The Tjx Foundation Inc
Lawrence Foundation Grant
Applications due Nov 1, 2026
The Lawrence Foundation is a private family foundation established in 2000, dedicated to granting funds for environmental and human services causes. Eligible organizations include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public schools, with grants typically ranging from $5,000 to $10,000. The foundation supports unrestricted grants for various projects, including disaster relief and environmental programs, but does not fund individuals or for-profit entities. Applications are evaluated based on alignment with the foundation's priorities.
Lawrence Foundation
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Support for Illinois Nonprofits
Applications due Nov 11, 2026
Nonprofit organizations in Illinois seeking project or program support can apply for US $1,000 - US $20,000 to advance community, cultural, educational, health, environmental, or human services work. With a mission to help smaller efforts where modest funding has big impact, Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation provides U.S. 501(c)(3)s with flexible support across diverse community-based programs.
Max and Victoria Dreyfus Foundation
Dr. Scholl Foundation Grants
Letter of inquiry due Feb 1, 2027
The Dr. Scholl Foundation offers grants annually to IRS 501(c)(3) organizations, primarily focusing on U.S. applicants. The foundation supports projects in education, social services, healthcare, civic and cultural initiatives, and environmental efforts. While the grant cycle runs from October 1 to March 1, it encourages innovative solutions to global challenges. Only one application per organization is accepted each year, and funding is limited to one year. Unqualified organizations, including political entities, are ineligible.
Dr Scholl Foundation
MacArthur Foundation Grants for Illinois Arts
Letter of inquiry due Apr 1, 2027
Large 501(c)(3) arts and culture nonprofits in Illinois can seek unrestricted general operating support to advance racial equity and inclusion in Chicago. With a mission to build a more just, verdant, and peaceful world, John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation provides multi-year funding of US $55,000 - US $80,000 annually for qualifying organizations.
John D and Catherine T MacArthur Foundation
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Community Impact Grants
Applications due Apr 15, 2027
U.S.-based 501(c)(3) nonprofits improving economic stability, workforce readiness, health and social services, or disaster relief in Illinois communities can apply for the O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Grant. Eligible organizations may request project, general operating (including some unrestricted support), or capital funding if their missions benefit local, underserved individuals and families where O'Reilly Auto Parts operates.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc
Union Pacific Foundation Grants for Illinois Communities
Applications due Apr 30, 2027
Illinois 501(c)(3) public charities can access funding for safety, workforce development, community vitality, and environmental sustainability projects through Union Pacific Foundation’s Community Ties Local Grants, awarding US $5,000 - US $30,000. Programs must primarily serve communities on the Union Pacific service list and clearly align with one of the foundation’s defined cause areas.
Union Pacific Foundation
Arts Operations Funding from Donnelley Foundation
Pre proposal due Jun 19, 2027
Small professional 501(c)(3) arts organizations with annual expenses under $1 million producing primarily in Cook County, Illinois can receive unrestricted general operating support and technical assistance through the Chicago Region Artistic Vitality Grants. The Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation offers multi-year “Gen Ops Plus” funding for arts and culture nonprofits across the broader Chicago region.
Gaylord & Dorothy Donnelley Foundation
Gupta Family Foundation Grant
Applications due Jul 31, 2027
The Gupta Family Foundation Grant aims to empower disadvantaged individuals by providing financial support to organizations that foster self-reliance. Headquartered in Herndon, Virginia, the foundation offers grants ranging from $5,000 to over $250,000, prioritizing smaller organizations with a strong commitment to their missions. Eligibility typically includes US-based IRS 501(c)(3) entities, with operations extending to countries like India and Kenya. The foundation emphasizes mission alignment and effective resource allocation to ensure maximum impact.
Gupta Family Foundation
Illinois Humanities Support for Illinois Humanities Organizations
Applications due Aug 15, 2027
Illinois humanities-focused nonprofits with annual budgets of $250,000 or less can receive unrestricted general operating support in Illinois. Grants from Illinois Humanities support museums, libraries, cultural and ethnic organizations, and other humanities-based groups with up to US $10,000 to strengthen public humanities programming, community engagement, and organizational sustainability, including those serving rural and BIPOC communities.
Illinois Humanities Council Incorporated