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Best Rock Island County Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois

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$1.7M

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$10K

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Up to US $8,000

Emergency Health Funding for Nonprofits from Better Health Foundation

Rolling deadline
Focused on emergency community health needs, nonprofits in Rock Island County, Illinois can seek discretionary grants to cover unforeseen expenses that block service delivery or basic operations. Better Health Foundation supports 501(c)(3) organizations addressing community health in its 9-county Quad Cities region, with awards up to US $8,000 available year-round.
Better Health Foundation (BHF)

Unspecified amount

Rock Island County Youth Services Funding via Costco Foundation

Rolling deadline
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations in Rock Island County, Illinois that support children, education, or health and human services can apply for monetary grants to strengthen community programs. The Costco Foundation provides funding for evidence-based initiatives with measurable outcomes and a broad base of financial support, benefiting local youth and family services where Costco does business.
Costco Wholesale Corporation

More than US $100,000

Hearst Foundation: Social Service Grant

Rolling deadline
The Hearst Foundation's Social Service Grant focuses on tackling chronic poverty by funding direct-service organizations that implement effective solutions for economic independence and family strengthening. With a mission to support diverse nonprofits in the U.S., the Foundation allocates approximately 15% of its total funding to social services, prioritizing scalable programs that serve significant populations. The minimum grant size is $100,000, and special consideration is given to organizations addressing affordable housing, domestic violence, and youth development.
William Randolph Hearst Foundation

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LabCorp Charitable Foundation Grants

Rolling deadline
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

Michael & Susan Dell Foundation Grants for Education

Rolling deadline
Nonprofits and social enterprises serving urban low-income children with education, health, or family economic stability projects in Rock Island County, Illinois may be eligible for more than US $50,000 in project or scaling support. With a mission to create opportunities for children and families, Michael & Susan Dell Foundation provides large grants in the U.S., India, and South Africa.
Michael & Susan Dell Foundation

Unspecified amount

Semnani Family Foundation Grants

Rolling deadline
The Semnani Family Foundation, established in 1993, is dedicated to supporting marginalized communities worldwide through health, education, and disaster relief initiatives. Founded by Khosrow and Ghazaleh Semnani, it began by funding an orphanage in Romania. The foundation also operates locally, providing free healthcare through the Maliheh Free Clinic in Utah. Its commitment to human welfare drives impactful partnerships in countries such as Afghanistan, India, and South Africa, focusing on the most vulnerable populations.
Semnani Family Foundation

Unspecified amount

Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grant

Rolling deadline
The Sidney Stern Memorial Trust Grant supports charitable, scientific, medical, and educational organizations that are 501(c)(3) certified. This private funder emphasizes impactful service to diverse populations without discrimination. Grants must be utilized within the United States and cannot be awarded to individuals, political candidates, or lobbying efforts. The Trust is dedicated to enhancing the general welfare through soundly-managed initiatives that contribute significantly to community needs.
Sidney Stern Memorial Trust

Unspecified amount

Robinson Foundation Grant

Applications due Oct 15, 2026
The Robinson Foundation Grant, established in 2016, aims to alleviate hardships faced by individuals and communities, demonstrating God's love through charitable contributions. As a family-operated foundation, it focuses on creating meaningful, long-term impacts in various areas including animal welfare, education, and disaster relief. Organizations eligible for funding must be 501(c)(3) public charities. The foundation prioritizes fiscally responsible projects with the potential for tangible results, while not supporting capital projects.
Robinson Foundation

Unspecified amount

TJX Foundation Grants

Letter of inquiry due Oct 31, 2026
The TJX Foundation Grants support nonprofit organizations located within 15 miles of a TJX store that align with their community mission. Eligible areas include basic needs, education for at-risk youth, workforce training, and safety from domestic violence. Organizations must be a registered 501(c)(3) for at least 12 months and have a nondiscrimination policy. Applications are invited through a Letter of Inquiry, with funding decisions based on community impact.
The Tjx Foundation Inc

US $5,000 - US $10,000

Lawrence Foundation Support for Community Services

Applications due Nov 1, 2026
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, public schools, and libraries seeking operating or program support for environmental or human services work in Rock Island County, Illinois can apply for grants of US $5,000 - US $10,000. The Lawrence Foundation offers unrestricted funding to U.S.-headquartered organizations with programs locally, nationally, or internationally within its stated priorities.
Lawrence Foundation

Up to US $20,000

Capacity Building Grants for Nonprofits from Quad Cities Community Foundation

Full proposal due Nov 2, 2026
Quad Cities Community Foundation provides Rock Island County, Illinois nonprofits with up to US $20,000 for time-limited capacity-building projects that strengthen core systems and operations. Eligible 501(c)(3) organizations located in or serving Rock Island and Scott Counties can seek support for activities like board or staff training, strategic or succession planning, technology upgrades, and consulting to improve organizational effectiveness.
Quad Cities Community Foundation

Unspecified amount

Youth and Education Funding for Nonprofits from Carver Charitable Trust

Full proposal due Nov 15, 2026
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust provides Rock Island County, Illinois 501(c)(3) organizations with funding for education, youth services, recreation, biomedical and scientific research, and related capital or program initiatives. Nonprofits serving local youth, students, or community needs in areas like health, natural resources, and first responders may be especially competitive.
Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust

Unspecified amount

Ameriprise Financial Community Grants in Illinois

Applications due Jan 15, 2027
Rock Island County, Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits addressing basic needs, community vitality, or volunteer-driven causes can access funding through Ameriprise Financial for programs like hunger relief, shelter, adult self-sufficiency, arts education, or community development. Organizations must serve U.S. clients, demonstrate measurable outcomes and financial stability, and may receive priority if Ameriprise volunteers are actively engaged.
Ameriprise Financial

Up to US $5,000

Quad City Arts Grants for Rock Island Artists

Applications due Jan 31, 2027
Rock Island County, Illinois arts and culture nonprofits and individual artists can receive up to US $5,000 for arts-centered projects that emphasize community engagement and long-term benefit. Quad City Arts’ Arts Dollars Art Project Grants fund one-time or first-time programs in its Quad Cities service area that pay at least one eligible local artist.
Quad City Arts Inc.

Up to US $5,000

Rock Island County Arts Education Funding via Quad City Arts

Applications due Feb 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations and K-12 schools in Rock Island County, Illinois can receive up to US $5,000 for arts-centered projects serving K-12 students, including payment to local artists. Quad City Arts also accepts applications from individual artists for up to US $2,500 for qualifying arts education programming in its broader Quad Cities service area.
Quad City Arts Inc.

US $100,000 - US $200,000

Better Health Foundation Grants for Rock Island Health

Letter of inquiry due Feb 6, 2027
Nonprofit organizations addressing community health in Rock Island County, Illinois can seek funding for innovative programs, partnerships, and approaches that improve local health outcomes. Grants from Better Health Foundation help Rock Island County and the greater Quad Cities region test creative strategies, including new technologies or outreach methods, that produce concrete, measurable health results. Awards range from US $100,000 - US $200,000.
Better Health Foundation (BHF)

Up to US $10,000

Quad Cities Community Foundation Support for Basic Needs

Applications due Feb 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Rock Island County, Illinois and/or Scott County, Iowa can receive up to US $10,000 for operational or program support addressing domestic violence, homelessness, immigration support, or food insecurity. Focused on youth-led philanthropy, Quad Cities Community Foundation invites eligible groups to apply for Teens for Tomorrow Grants improving Quad Cities residents’ lives.
Quad Cities Community Foundation

US $250,000 - US $350,000

Better Health Foundation Community Health Grants in Rock Island County

Letter of inquiry due Feb 28, 2027
Nonprofit organizations improving community health in Rock Island County, Illinois and the surrounding Quad Cities region can apply for Better Health Foundation’s Solutions at Scale grants, offering US $250,000 - US $350,000 to expand proven initiatives. Grants from Better Health Foundation help health-focused nonprofits scale evidence-based programs across multiple counties through collaborative, region-wide implementation.
Better Health Foundation (BHF)

Unspecified amount

Moline Regional Community Foundation Grants for Rock Island County Child Welfare

Applications due Apr 3, 2027
Moline Regional Community Foundation provides Rock Island County, Illinois nonprofits serving children with funding for programs in literacy, education, safety, environment, and basic needs. Organizations focused on at-risk youth, poverty and hunger, community safety, or anti-violence initiatives for children in the greater Quad City area may be eligible.
Moline Regional Community Foundation

Unspecified amount

Community Services Funding from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation

Applications due Apr 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving Rock Island County, Illinois communities with programs for economic stability, workforce development, health and social services, or disaster relief may be eligible for this grant. Grants from O'Reilly Automotive Foundation help U.S.-based community-benefit nonprofits with project, general operating, or capital support in areas such as poverty, hunger, homelessness, literacy, and health access.
O'Reilly Automotive Foundation Inc

Up to US $2,850

Quad Cities Community Foundation Grants for Environmental Education

Applications due May 1, 2027
Nonprofit organizations, universities, colleges, and government entities in Rock Island County, Illinois can apply for Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Mark W. Schwiebert Fund for Environmental Studies, awarding up to US $2,850 for environmental education and research projects. Funding supports public education on climate change and resource depletion or research into sustainable, climate-focused solutions.
Quad Cities Community Foundation

US $5,000 - US $20,000

General Operating Support from Quad Cities Community Foundation

Applications due Jul 15, 2027
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations, government entities, and charitable programs in Rock Island County, Illinois can seek flexible general operating or program support through this grant program, with awards of US $5,000 - US $20,000. With a mission to strengthen community services, Quad Cities Community Foundation provides one- or two-year funding across areas like education, health, arts, environment, youth, and basic needs.
Quad Cities Community Foundation

Unspecified amount

Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Support for Rock Island Programs

Applications due Aug 16, 2027
Grants support 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Rock Island County, Illinois with capital projects, multi-year programs, and limited operating expenses in culture and the arts, education, and social welfare. Grants from Hubbell-Waterman Foundation help Rock Island County nonprofits fund arts initiatives, pre-K–12 enrichment, mental health, food access, housing security, and services for at-risk, immigrant, and refugee families.
Hubbell-Waterman Foundation

Up to US $20,000

Quad Cities Community Foundation Support for Environmental Projects

Applications due Sep 16, 2027
Grants from Quad Cities Community Foundation help Rock Island County, Illinois environmental and community groups fund Mississippi River-focused projects and programs. Eligible 501(c)(3) nonprofits, governments, schools, universities, and organized community groups can request up to US $50,000 for nature-based solutions, cleanups, education, equitable engagement, and capacity-building efforts that advance the Mississippi River Equity Vision.
Quad Cities Community Foundation

US $5,000 - US $24,999

Moline Regional Community Foundation Community Grants in Rock Island County

Applications due Sep 18, 2027
Nonprofit organizations seeking program or capital support in Rock Island County, Illinois can apply for US $5,000 - US $24,999 to advance arts and culture, education, environment, health, and community development projects. Focused on broad community impact, Moline Regional Community Foundation invites eligible agencies serving its multi-county region to request Community Action Grant funding.
Moline Regional Community Foundation

US $25,000 - US $50,000

Moline Regional Community Foundation Nonprofit Grants in Rock Island County

Applications due Sep 18, 2027
Rock Island County, Illinois 501(c)(3) nonprofits seeking capital or program funding can access awards of US $25,000 - US $50,000 for special initiatives, expanded programming, or capital expenses. Moline Regional Community Foundation supports arts and culture, education, environmental and conservation efforts, community and economic development, and health and human services across its regional service area.
Moline Regional Community Foundation

US $10,000 - US $75,000

Rock Island County Health Funding via Better Health Foundation

Letter of inquiry due Sep 30, 2027
Nonprofit organizations improving community health in Rock Island County, Illinois can seek capacity-building and service support for stronger operations and expanded services. Better Health Foundation supports management development, sustainability planning, fundraising expansion, and service enhancements, with grants ranging from US $10,000 - US $75,000 for projects benefiting the greater Quad Cities region.
Better Health Foundation (BHF)

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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 Rock Island 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 Rock Island 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 Rock Island 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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