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Best Schuyler County Grants for Nonprofits in Illinois

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Schuyler STEM Education Funding via Project Lead

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $10,000
Public and charter middle schools in Schuyler County, Illinois expanding an existing PLTW Gateway STEM program can apply for Project Lead the Way’s Ameren-supported grants, with awards of US $10,000 for program growth. Funds may cover PLTW participation fees, required technology, equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel costs.
STEM / STEAM Education

Schuyler STEM Education Funding via Project Lead The Way

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $5,000
Public and charter schools in Schuyler County, Illinois expanding PLTW Launch STEM programs can apply for Project Lead The Way’s Ameren-supported grants, with awards of US $5,000 for program expansion costs. Funding can cover PLTW participation fees, required devices, equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel, room, and board.
STEM / STEAM Education

STEM Education Funding from Project Lead The Way

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $15,000
Public and charter K–12 schools in Schuyler County, Illinois can receive US $15,000 to start or expand PLTW Launch STEM programs, including modules in computer science, engineering, and biomedical science. Grants from Project Lead the Way help cover participation fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs, with preference for high-need student populations.
STEM / STEAM Education

DCEO Disaster Response Grants in Illinois

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 in eligible Illinois counties can access funding for disaster response projects that address urgent threats to public health and safety, with awards up to US $250,000. Grants from Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity help Schuyler County, Illinois communities repair critical infrastructure and support low-to-moderate income residents following a gubernatorial disaster declaration.
Disaster Relief / Humanitarian Aid Community / Public Safety

Ameren Grants for Schuyler County Programs

Ameren Corporation
Corporate
Adams County, Illinois, Alexander County, Illinois +81 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit, tax-exempt organizations in the Ameren Illinois service area, including Schuyler County, Illinois, can seek funding for community, arts, environmental, health, youth, and education initiatives. Grants from Ameren Corporation help local 501(c)(3) organizations enhance quality of life for residents through culturally enriching, socially supportive, and resource-preserving programs.
Art & Culture Education - K through 12 Natural Resources +8 more

Project Lead the Way STEM Grants in Schuyler

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $20,000
Schuyler County, Illinois public and charter middle schools seeking to start or expand PLTW Gateway STEM programs can access funding through Project Lead the Way; awards US $20,000 over two years for new programs. Grants may cover PLTW participation fees, required computers, equipment and supplies, and PLTW Core Training with related travel and lodging costs.
STEM / STEAM Education

STEM Engineering Funding from Project Lead The Way

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $30,000
Public and charter high schools in Schuyler County, Illinois can seek funding to start or expand PLTW Engineering programs, covering participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and core training. Focused on K–12 STEM engineering education, Project Lead the Way offers US $30,000 over two years, with preference for high-need student populations.
Engineering

STEM Engineering 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 Engineering programs in Schuyler County, Illinois can apply for US $10,000 to add courses, sections, or trained teachers. With a mission to strengthen K–12 STEM pathways, Project Lead the Way provides funding for participation fees, required technology, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training costs.
Engineering

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

Project Lead The Way STEM Grants in Illinois

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $10,000
Public and charter high schools in Schuyler County, Illinois offering PLTW Computer Science can use this grant to expand their existing computer science programs. Focused on STEM education, Project Lead The Way invites eligible schools to fund participation fees, required computers, equipment, supplies, and PLTW Core Training, with awards of US $10,000 supported by Ameren.
Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Computer Science Education Funding from Project Lead The Way

Project Lead the Way inc.
Private
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +143 more
US $20,000
Public and charter high schools in Schuyler County, Illinois can access funding to start or expand PLTW Computer Science programs, covering fees, required devices, equipment, supplies, and teacher core training. Grants from Project Lead The Way prioritize schools with majority high-need students and require offering at least one PLTW Computer Science course each year of the grant period. Awards are US $20,000.
Computer Science & Engineering STEM / STEAM Education

Tracy Family Foundation Support for Capacity Building

Tracy Family Foundation
Private
Adams County, Illinois, Brown County, Illinois +8 more
US $5,000 - US $15,000
Schuyler County, Illinois nonprofits, schools, and government agencies can access funding through Tracy Family Foundation to strengthen organizational capacity, with awards from US $5,000 - US $15,000. Eligible projects include professional development, strategic planning, fundraising and financial management training, communications systems, collaboration, software pilots, evaluation, and board governance, with applicants contributing 10% of the requested amount in cash.
Community Development & Revitalization Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Education +7 more

Tracy Family Foundation Education Grants in Illinois

Tracy Family Foundation
Private
Adams County, Illinois, Brown County, Illinois +8 more
Unspecified amount
Catholic schools focused on K–12 education, academic excellence, Catholic identity, enrollment growth, or financial stability in Schuyler County, Illinois and nearby counties can access funding through Tracy Family Foundation. Eligible schools in specified Illinois counties, plus some by invitation, may use grants to strengthen overall school quality and sustainability.
Education - K through 12 Catholicism Academic Success & Enrichment

Tracy Family Foundation Grants for Schuyler County

Tracy Family Foundation
Private
Adams County, Illinois, Brown County, Illinois +8 more
Unspecified amount
Schuyler County, Illinois nonprofits, school districts, and government agencies can access funding through Tracy Family Foundation for programs in education, families, youth, mental health, or broader community needs. Organizations in Schuyler and neighboring counties submit an Interest Form first, then may be invited to apply for rolling or cycle grants depending on request size.
Education Family Services Youth Services +3 more

Fairground Facility Funding from Compeer Financial

Compeer Financial, ACA
Corporate
Adams County, Illinois, Adams County, Wisconsin +142 more
Up to US $7,500
County fair boards and similar organizations in Schuyler County, Illinois can use this grant for renovations, updates, and new construction of agricultural buildings and livestock facilities on fairgrounds. Compeer Financial provides up to US $4,000 to improve spaces serving agricultural displays, youth exhibitors, 4-H members, and agriculture education within its 144-county territory.
Livestock & Ranching

Enbridge First Responder Grants in Schuyler

Enbridge
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adair County, Kentucky +636 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
Fire departments, EMS, 9-1-1 centers, ambulance services, law enforcement, and other emergency response organizations near Enbridge operations in Schuyler County, Illinois can seek funding for safety equipment, training, and education. With a mission to strengthen community safety, Enbridge provides US $1,000 - US $10,000 to eligible first responder agencies along its rights-of-way.
First Responders

Next ACRE Grant

Compeer Financial, ACA
Corporate
Adams County, Illinois, Adams County, Wisconsin +142 more
Up to US $7,500
The Agriculture Education Grant, funded by Compeer Financial, aims to enhance high school agriculture programs by providing up to $4,000 for classroom equipment and educational initiatives. This grant promotes hands-on learning and modern technologies, ensuring students are well-equipped to explore the evolving agricultural landscape. Eligible applicants include high school agriculture departments within a specified 144-county territory, with a focus on schools that have not received funding in the past two years.
Agricultural Education

Emergency Response Equipment Grant Program

Compeer Financial, ACA
Corporate
Adams County, Illinois, Adams County, Wisconsin +142 more
Up to US $4,000
The Emergency Response Equipment Grant Program by Compeer Financial aims to bolster rural communities by providing funding for essential emergency response equipment for volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments. With grants up to $4,000, this initiative ensures that first responders have the necessary tools to protect and serve their communities effectively. Eligibility is limited to rural departments in the 144-county territory, ensuring that help reaches those who need it most.
First Responders Rural Development Disaster Preparedness +1 more

Farmers Market Grant Program- Organization

Compeer Financial, ACA
Corporate
Adams County, Illinois, Adams County, Wisconsin +142 more
Up to US $1,000
The Farmers Market Grant Program by Compeer Financial aims to support organizations enhancing services at farmers markets. Grants of up to $1,000 are available for marketing efforts, technology upgrades, and vendor education. Eligible applicants must be bona fide farmers markets with at least three vendors of locally-produced products and must operate in the designated 144-county area. Priority is given to markets that have not previously received funding.
Food Access & Hunger Nutrition & Healthy Eating Farms & Farming

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Illinois

Friends of NRA
Association/Society
Adams County, Illinois, Champaign County, Illinois +13 more
US $3,000 - US $5,000

Friends of NRA

Friends of NRA is the National Rifle Association’s premier fundraising program, supporting the future of shooting sports. Since day one, Friends of NRA has been a 100% grassroots effort fueled by a united front to secure the Second Amendment and raise money for the shooting sports.

Committee volunteers are appointed to State Fund Committees to make recommendations for local grant funding in areas such as youth education, women-focused clinics, law enforcement training, hunter safety, range improvement, firearms and marksmanship training and safety. Recognizing the impact American youth has on the future of the shooting sports, State Fund Committees frequently recommend grants for youth programs, allocating the most significant portion of monies to this vital area.

Grant awards fund activities and support programs in the United States to promote firearms and hunting safety, to enhance marksmanship skills of those in the shooting sports, and to educate the public about firearms in their historic, technological and artistic context.

Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program - Illinois

The Friends of NRA State Fund Grant Program provides supplies, equipment, and financial support to a variety of qualified groups and programs at the local level; geared towards youth, women, law enforcement, veterans, the disabled, and the general public, including:

  • General shooting programs
  • Competitive shooting
  • Education, training and safety
  • Hunting and conservation
  • Community outreach
  • Historical education

Grant funding must be used to further a charitable purpose as defined by the Internal Revenue Code under section 501(c)(3) and accompanying rules, regulations, and other IRS law and materials.

Crisis Intervention Sport Shooting Gun Violence Prevention

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 government divisions, and federally recognized tribal governments in Schuyler County, Illinois can apply for BNSF Foundation grants of US $1,000 - US $10,000 to support community programs. Funding may support civic services, arts and culture, education, health and human services, youth programs, and environmental or conservation projects near BNSF rail lines.
Recreation Environment Art & Culture +6 more

Enbridge Community Grant

Enbridge
Corporate
Acadia Parish, Louisiana, Adair County, Kentucky +636 more
US $1,000 - US $10,000
The Enbridge Community Grant aims to enhance the quality of life in North American communities through strategic donations and sponsorships. With funding ranging from $1,000 to $10,000, the grant supports organizations focused on safety, education, environmental stewardship, and Indigenous culture. Enbridge encourages early applications, with decisions typically made within eight weeks. The grant seeks to empower local initiatives that foster community strength, vibrancy, and sustainability.
Community / Public Safety Sustainability Diversity, Equity & Inclusion +12 more

Ameren Community Program Grants in Schuyler County

Ameren Corporation
Corporate
Adair County, Missouri, Adams County, Illinois +149 more
Unspecified amount
Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations serving communities in Schuyler County, Illinois can seek funding for local community programs, education, civic engagement, economic services, and development projects. Ameren Corporation supports organizations in areas where it has a business presence, with a mid-year grant cycle that typically runs for 30 days and variable award sizes.
Education Economic Services & Development Civic Engagement & Education +1 more

Compeer Financial Grants for Illinois First Responders

Compeer Financial, ACA
Corporate
Adams County, Illinois, Adams County, Wisconsin +142 more
Up to US $7,500
Rural volunteer fire, rescue, and ambulance departments collaborating across adjacent jurisdictions can secure specialized emergency response equipment in Schuyler County, Illinois and other eligible counties. Compeer Financial supports first responders and rural health care with up to US $7,500 for items like chest compression systems, fit testing machines, hydraulic extrication tools, or oxygen tank refill equipment.
First Responders Rural Health Care

Farmers Market Vendor Funding from Compeer Financial

Compeer Financial, ACA
Corporate
Adams County, Illinois, Adams County, Wisconsin +142 more
Up to US $500
Farmers market vendors in Schuyler County, Illinois who are Compeer Financial clients can receive up to US $500 for education, marketing, or technology upgrades to support their booths. Compeer Financial provides funding for items like branding, websites, mobile payment tools, scales, tents, tables, coolers, and signage at bona fide farmers markets.
Farms & Farming Technology Access & Digital Literacy

Susan Cook House Trust Grants for Education

Susan Cook House Educational Trust
Private
Adams County, Illinois, Brown County, Illinois +42 more
Unspecified amount
Education-focused 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving Schuyler County, Illinois can seek support from the Susan Cook House Educational Trust for charitable purposes in Central Illinois. Focused on education, this funder invites eligible organizations in Schuyler and surrounding counties to apply through the JPMorgan online foundation finder for program or related educational initiatives.
Education

D.K. Shroyer & Alma Davenport Shroyer Memorial Scholarship

Beckley Area Foundation
Private
United States
Unspecified amount
The D.K. Shroyer & Alma Davenport Shroyer Memorial Scholarship, managed by the Beckley Area Foundation, aims to support students from Raleigh County, WV, who have completed two semesters of college with a strong academic standing. This need-based scholarship provides opportunities for students pursuing higher education in accredited institutions. The foundation is dedicated to fostering charitable giving to enhance educational success and community growth across Southern West Virginia.
Education - Higher Education Education - High School Academic Scholarship Programs +1 more

Schuyler 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 Schuyler 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 Schuyler 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 Schuyler 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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