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Best Randolph County Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois

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United Way of Greater St. Louis: Targeted Fund

United Way Of Greater St Louis Inc
Private
Calhoun County, Illinois, Clinton County, Illinois +14 more
Up to US $100,000
The United Way of Greater St. Louis Targeted Funding aims to provide flexible, one-year grants to nonprofits addressing urgent community needs through emergency, emergent, or innovative approaches. Funding will focus on basic needs, health and wellness, crisis response, and more across 16 counties. Priority will be given to areas identified as having the greatest needs based on recent assessments, ensuring that support is directed where it is most needed.
Basic Human Needs Wellness & Healthy Living Crisis Intervention +12 more

Southern 17 Scholarship

Southern Illinois Community Foundation (SICF)
Association/Society
Pope County, Illinois, Pulaski County, Illinois +5 more
Unspecified amount
The Southern 17 Scholarship, offered by the Southern Illinois Community Foundation, aims to support high school graduates from the 17 southernmost counties of Illinois. This scholarship facilitates continuing education at various local institutions, including John A Logan College and Southern Illinois University – Carbondale. By fostering local philanthropy, the SICF encourages community development and provides opportunities for students to pursue their academic goals in a supportive environment.
Education - Higher Education Academic Scholarship Programs

Randolph County Land Conservation Funding via NRCS

USDA: Natural Resources Conservation Service of Illinois
State/Local Government
Adams County, Illinois, Alexander County, Illinois +99 more
Unspecified amount
Private landowners in Randolph County, Illinois with at least five contiguous acres of unimproved woodland, prairie, wetland, or other undeveloped land can apply for the Conservation Stewardship Program, which offers reduced property tax valuation in exchange for a habitat management plan. This USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service of Illinois program supports native species restoration, invasive control, and long-term habitat stewardship.
Environmental Conservation Environmental Stewardship Firefighting & Fire Prevention +3 more

Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program (IL)

Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO)
State/Local Government
Adams County, Illinois, Alexander County, Illinois +81 more
Up to US $250,000
The Community Development Block Grant Disaster Response Program in Illinois provides vital funding to assist communities facing urgent threats to public health and safety due to disasters. Grants, capped at $250,000, support initiatives that benefit low-to-moderate income individuals or address significant community needs. Administered by the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity, the program emphasizes enhancing economic development, improving infrastructure, and ensuring safe living conditions for all residents.
Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid Community / Public Safety

Ameren Grants for Randolph County Community Programs

Ameren Corporation
Corporate
Adams County, Illinois, Alexander County, Illinois +81 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations in the Ameren Illinois service area working in Randolph County, Illinois can seek funding for community-focused programs. Grants from Ameren Corporation help arts and culture, civic and community development, environment, health and human services, and youth and education initiatives that enhance quality of life for local residents and businesses.
Art & Culture Education - K through 12 Natural Resources +8 more

PLTW Engineering - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $10,000
The PLTW Engineering Program Expansion by Burns and McDonnell aims to enhance STEM education in eligible communities. This initiative supports schools in expanding their existing PLTW Engineering programs, providing students with hands-on experiences and essential skills. The program focuses on empowering students through new courses and teacher training, ensuring access for underrepresented populations. By fostering excitement around STEM, Burns and McDonnell is committed to shaping the future workforce and enhancing educational opportunities in critical areas.
Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Engineering - New Program (Burns and McDonnell)

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $40,000
The PLTW Engineering program, in partnership with Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by providing grants to public and charter schools in specific counties. This initiative empowers students to engage with real-world challenges through hands-on learning experiences. Eligible schools must offer PLTW Engineering courses, ensuring access to quality education for students from diverse backgrounds. With a total grant of $40,000 over two years, this program seeks to inspire the next generation of engineers and innovators.
STEM / STEAM Education Engineering

Sparklight Support for Community Development Nonprofits

Sparklight
Corporate
Ada County, Idaho, Adair County, Missouri +291 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) public charities and eligible government units in Randolph County, Illinois can apply for Sparklight’s Charitable Giving Fund to support education, food insecurity, and community development initiatives. Funding can back special projects, capacity-building efforts, and capital campaigns that expand programs or improve infrastructure in communities where Sparklight operates.
Education Food Access & Hunger Community Development & Revitalization +2 more

PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Burns and McDonnell)

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $20,000
The PLTW Computer Science program, supported by Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education in various communities by funding schools to implement PLTW courses. This partnership promotes student engagement with real-world challenges, preparing them for future careers in technology. With a total grant of $20,000, schools must offer multiple PLTW courses over two years, ensuring access to quality education for underserved populations.
Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $10,000
Burns and McDonnell, a 100% employee-owned firm, partners with Project Lead The Way (PLTW) to enhance access to STEM education. By expanding PLTW Computer Science programs in local schools, they aim to engage students in real-world challenges and equip them with essential skills. Eligible schools must be located in specific counties and serve a majority of students from low-income backgrounds. This initiative supports the growth of STEM education, fostering a brighter future for communities through enhanced learning opportunities.
Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Catholic Extension Church Facility Grants in Randolph County

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Up to US $100,000
Catholic dioceses and parishes in Randolph County, Illinois with Extension Diocese status can seek up to US $100,000 for constructing, expanding, or renovating Catholic churches and related facilities. Grants from Catholic Extension help under-resourced communities fund active building projects, including community, program, residential, and temporary worship spaces, plus minor repair and equipment needs.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Grants for Randolph County Catholic Ministries

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Randolph County, Illinois Catholic ministries in approved Extension Dioceses can access funding through Catholic Extension to sustain basic pastoral and administrative services in under-resourced communities. Support covers salary subsidies for priests, women religious, lay leaders, and core administrators, as well as essential operating costs like heating, minister travel, and other basic ministry resources.
Catholicism

Catholic Leadership Training Grants via Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Randolph County, Illinois Catholic dioceses and parishes can access funding through Catholic Extension to recruit, educate, and develop ordained and lay church leaders. Support may cover seminarians, deacons, lay and religious leaders, and ongoing formation in approved mission dioceses; funding is provided directly to designated Extension Dioceses, not to individuals.
Catholicism

Randolph County Workforce Funding via Delta Regional Authority

Delta Regional Authority
Federal Government
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adams County, Mississippi +250 more
US $50,000 - US $300,000
Workforce training and education providers in Randolph County, Illinois can access funding through the Delta Regional Authority to build long-term community capacity and economic competitiveness. Grants of US $50,000 - US $300,000 support projects that expand local talent pipelines, align workforce and economic development, and enhance sector-based partnerships across the lower Mississippi River Delta and Alabama Black Belt regions.
Workforce Preparation & Job Readiness Economic Services & Development Career / College Preparation

Arts and Parks Funding for Nonprofits from Whitaker Foundation

Mr and Mrs Lyndon C Whitaker Charitable Foundation
Private
Bond County, Illinois, Calhoun County, Illinois +20 more
Unspecified amount
Focused on arts and park programming, Whitaker Foundation invites 501(c)(3) nonprofits in the St. Louis region, including Randolph County, Illinois, to apply for project support. Eligible arts groups must be professional organizations with live audiences, while parks applicants must offer free, public programming in designated City of St. Louis parks.
Parks & Public Spaces Art History Visual Arts +4 more

Randolph County Catholic Youth Funding via Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic parishes, diocesan offices, and ministries in Randolph County, Illinois that are part of an Extension Diocese can seek funding to create, sustain, or expand faith formation for children, teens, young adults, and families. Focused on Catholic youth and young adult ministry, Catholic Extension supports campus ministry, youth ministry, religious education, and young adult programs.
Catholicism

Community Health Funding for Nonprofits from ATI Physical Therapy

ATI Physical Therapy
Corporate
Aiken County, South Carolina, Allegan County, Michigan +164 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit organizations planning community health, wellness, or local events in Randolph County, Illinois may be eligible for sponsorship or donations that support their programs. With a mission to help those in need, ATI Physical Therapy provides community-focused groups with philanthropic support that extends its commitment to quality care and elevates health and wellness in the areas it serves.
All fields of work

Catholic Capacity Building Funding from Catholic Extension

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic dioceses in Randolph County, Illinois seeking to strengthen fundraising, financial management, and operational efficiency can apply for Building Capacity Grants supporting Catholic initiatives. Catholic Extension funds activities like development staff support, fundraising technology, operational assessments, and fiscal management training, but awards are made directly to approved Extension Dioceses only.
Catholicism

Catholic Extension Support for Randolph County Ministries

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic diocesan leaders in Randolph County, Illinois can seek funding to establish, expand, or enhance Catholic pastoral and social outreach ministries. Catholic Extension supports designated Extension Dioceses with projects such as catechetical resources, marriage and family ministries, Catholic media, liturgical life, social outreach to homeless or immigrant populations, and minor post-disaster support.
Catholicism Family Services Homelessness Services +3 more

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Educators

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic school educators and prospective leaders in Randolph County, Illinois can apply for Catholic Extension’s leadership development support, valued at $19,817 per student, to pursue a graduate-level Certificate in Catholic School Administration. Participants, nominated by their principal and approved by the diocesan superintendent, commit to two years of service and implementing a strategic school improvement project.
Education - K through 12 Catholicism Religious / Theological Education

PLTW Gateway - New Program (Burns and McDonnell)

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $20,000
The PLTW Gateway program, in partnership with Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by supporting schools in eligible counties to implement PLTW Gateway units. With a total grant of $20,000, schools are encouraged to offer at least one unit per academic year, fostering real-world skills and engagement in STEM fields. This initiative seeks to increase access and participation in high-quality STEM learning experiences, ultimately preparing students for future careers.
STEM / STEAM Education

Deaconess Foundation Support for Randolph Policy Campaigns

Deaconess Foundation
Private
Alexander County, Illinois, Cape Girardeau County, Missouri +25 more
Up to US $100,000
Nonprofit organizations leading public policy and grassroots advocacy campaigns in Randolph County, Illinois can receive up to US $100,000 in general operating support for timely, issue-based efforts. Deaconess Foundation funds voter engagement, civic activation, and community organizing that advance systemic change for health, wellness, and racial and structural justice in Eastern Missouri and Southern Illinois.
Family Services Youth Services Racial / Ethnic Justice & Rights +5 more

PLTW Gateway - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $10,000
The PLTW Gateway program, in collaboration with Burns & McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by expanding access to Project Lead The Way initiatives in eligible communities. By providing grants for program expansion, the initiative encourages schools to implement new PLTW units and train teachers, empowering students with essential skills for future careers. This partnership seeks to inspire a new generation of learners through hands-on, real-world challenges, thereby fostering greater participation in STEM fields across various regions.
STEM / STEAM Education

Catholic Extension Support for Catholic Dioceses

Catholic Extension
Association/Society
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Accomack County, Virginia +994 more
Unspecified amount
Mission Catholic dioceses serving Randolph County, Illinois can apply for Catholic Extension’s Francis Grants; awards support major diocesan events and bishops’ ongoing education. Funding assists with occasions like episcopal ordinations, diocesan anniversaries, or papal visits, and is available only to pre-approved poor dioceses listed as Catholic Extension mission dioceses.
Catholicism

Community Programs Funding from BNSF Foundation

BNSF Foundation
Private
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adams County, Colorado +658 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, schools, local governments, and tribal governments in Randolph County, Illinois can seek BNSF Foundation support for community programs in areas like civic services, arts and culture, education, health and human services, and youth services. Grants typically range from US $1,000 - US $10,000 for projects near BNSF rail lines.
Recreation Environment Art & Culture +6 more

Nestle Purina Event Sponsorship

Nestlé Purina
Corporate
Adams County, Colorado, Adams County, Pennsylvania +361 more
Unspecified amount
Nestlé Purina is dedicated to enhancing the well-being of pets and the communities they serve. Through their event sponsorship program, they support 501(c)(3) tax-exempt pet welfare organizations in the U.S. that focus on the welfare of cats and dogs. Eligible events must be located within 50 miles of their St. Louis headquarters, ensuring that their contributions directly benefit local communities. Purina's commitment to pets and people strengthens the bond between them.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

Randolph County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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Last updated: October 5, 2026. Next update: November 1, 2026.

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 Randolph 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 Randolph 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 Randolph 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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