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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 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

Nestle Purina Animal Welfare Grants

Nestlé Purina
Corporate
Adams County, Colorado, Adams County, Pennsylvania +361 more
Unspecified amount
Nestlé Purina Animal Welfare Grants focus on enhancing the well-being of pets and their owners through monetary donations to 501(c)(3) tax-exempt pet welfare organizations in the U.S. These grants support capacity building, capital improvements, and spay/neuter funding. The program aims to strengthen relationships between pets and people, particularly in communities near Nestlé Purina facilities, ensuring that both pets and their owners thrive together.
Animal Welfare - Domestic Animals & Pets

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

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 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

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

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

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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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

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

Randolph County STEM Funding via Project Lead The Way

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
Up to US $20,000
Public and charter elementary schools launching new PLTW Launch STEM programs in Randolph County, Illinois can apply for up to US $20,000 from Project Lead The Way to cover participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and core training costs. Eligible schools must be in designated counties and serve at least 40% free or reduced-price lunch students.
STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Computer Science - Program Expansion (Ameren)

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $10,000

PLTW Computer Science

Ameren has partnered with PLTW to inspire students and provide the hands-on STEM learning experiences necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom. Ameren is a long-time supporter of K-12 STEM education in the region and is working with PLTW to provide grant support to high schools interested in implementing or expanding their PLTW Computer Science programs.

At a time when computer science affects how we work and live, PLTW Computer Science empowers students in grades 9-12 to become creators, instead of merely consumers, of the technology all around them. The program's interdisciplinary courses engage students in compelling, real-world challenges. As students work together to design solutions, they learn computational thinking – not just how to code – and become better thinkers and communicators. Students take from the courses in-demand knowledge and skills they will use in high school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they take.

Through this partnership, Ameren has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in starting or expanding PLTW Computer Science programs beginning in the next academic year.

PLTW Program Status

Program Expansion

Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

PLTW Computer Science - New Program (Ameren)

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $20,000

PLTW Computer Science

Ameren has partnered with PLTW to inspire students and provide the hands-on STEM learning experiences necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom. Ameren is a long-time supporter of K-12 STEM education in the region and is working with PLTW to provide grant support to high schools interested in implementing or expanding their PLTW Computer Science programs.

At a time when computer science affects how we work and live, PLTW Computer Science empowers students in grades 9-12 to become creators, instead of merely consumers, of the technology all around them. The program's interdisciplinary courses engage students in compelling, real-world challenges. As students work together to design solutions, they learn computational thinking – not just how to code – and become better thinkers and communicators. Students take from the courses in-demand knowledge and skills they will use in high school and for the rest of their lives, on any career path they take.

Through this partnership, Ameren has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in starting or expanding PLTW Computer Science programs beginning in the next academic year.

PLTW Program Status

New Program

Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Ameren Community Development Grants in Randolph County

Ameren Corporation
Corporate
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +149 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in Randolph County, Illinois can seek funding for local community programs that enhance quality of life. Ameren supports education, civic engagement, economic development, and community revitalization initiatives in areas where it has a business presence, with a competitive grant cycle typically running mid-year for about 30 days.
Education Economic Services & Development Civic Engagement & Education +1 more

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 Launch - Program Expansion (Burns and McDonnell)

Project Lead The Way Inc
Private
Adams County, Colorado, Alamance County, North Carolina +300 more
US $5,000
The PLTW Launch program, in collaboration with Burns and McDonnell, aims to enhance STEM education by expanding access to innovative educational modules in eligible schools. This initiative supports public and charter schools in targeted counties, focusing on increasing student engagement in STEM fields. Through grant funding, participating schools can introduce new PLTW Launch modules and provide essential training for teachers, fostering a richer learning environment to prepare students for future careers in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
Teacher Development & Training STEM / STEAM Education

ASSET Grant Program

United Way Of Greater St Louis Inc
Private
Calhoun County, Illinois, Clinton County, Illinois +14 more
Up to US $25,000
The ASSET Grant Program, developed in partnership with United Way of Greater St. Louis, provides vital financial education and asset building opportunities for low-income families with children. It aims to enhance financial literacy through goal setting, personalized counseling, and comprehensive coaching, including a savings match of $300. Supported by generous donations from Stifel Bank, U.S. Bank, and Wells Fargo, the program empowers families to achieve their financial goals and improve their overall economic stability.
Financial Literacy Family Services Economic Services & Development

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

PLTW Launch - New Program (Ameren)

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $15,000

PLTW Launch

Ameren has partnered with PLTW to inspire students and provide the hands-on STEM learning experiences necessary to thrive in life beyond the classroom. Ameren is a supporter of K-12 STEM education in the region and is working with PLTW to provide grant support to schools interested in implementing and our expanding their PLTW Launch programs.

PLTW Launch's 43 interdisciplinary modules bring learning to life. The program empowers students to adopt a design-thinking mindset through compelling activities, projects, and problems that build upon each other and relate to the world around them. And as students engage in hands-on activities in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science, they become creative, collaborative problem solvers ready to take on any challenge.

Through this partnership, Ameren has committed funds to support PLTW grants to schools interested in starting or expanding PLTW Launch programs beginning in the next academic year.

PLTW Program Status

New Program

Grant Award and Distribution Schedule

  • Total Award: $15,000
    • First Year: $10,000
    • Second Year: $5,000

STEM / STEAM Education

Randolph County Grants for Nonprofits Highlights

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Last updated: November 2, 2026. Next update: December 6, 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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