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Illinois Lottery Scratch-off Ticket for United Negro College Fund Illinois

Student Assistance Commission

Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

July 10, 2026

3 days left

Grant Type

state

Overview

Illinois Lottery Scratch-off Ticket for United Negro College Fund Illinois

Proceeds from the sale of a joint special instant Illinois Lottery scratch-off game to benefit of the special causes identified in Public Act 103-0006, including for the United Negro College Fund (UNCF) Scholarship Fund.

Details

  • Awarding Agency: Student Assistance Commission
  • CSFA Number: 691-00-3396
  • CSFA Popular Name: UNCF Scholarship Fund
  • Announcement Type: Initial Announcement
  • Award Type: Non Competitive
  • Total Funding Available: $5,000,000.00
  • Funding Sources: State
  • Indirect Costs Allowed: Yes
  • Posted Date: 2025-07-01
  • Award Period: 2026-07-01 – 2027-06-30

Funding Source Description

Funds are direct appropriated to UNCF from the FY27 Illinois State Appropriations Act.

Funding Restrictions

This funding is allocated for direct to student scholarships.

Indirect Cost Description

Final rate TBD after discussions between ISAC and UNCF.

Restrictions on Indirect Costs

No

Reporting

Monthly Expenditure Reports
Quarterly reports using the PPR and the PFR
Close-Out Financial Report
Annual Financial Report

How to Apply

Submission Timeline

  • Submission Opens: 2025-11-03
  • Submission Closes: 2026-07-10
  • Submission Timeline: One Time

Apply on AmpliFund: https://il.amplifund.com/Public/Opportunities/Details/1880f332-caa2-42fc-8a33-dc1804a28f93

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

education

Project Locations

IL

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