Grants for Education in Illinois
Last updated October 24, 2026
There are 13 active grants for education tagged to Illinois, part of 15,213 active grants for education listed nationwide. Updated daily.
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| ★ | Grant |
|---|---|
| FY27 Adult Education - Digital Instruction Community College Board · State Nov 16, 2026 · Varies The Digital Instruction for Adult Education grant aims to enhance technology infrastructure and instructional capabilities in Title II Adult Education programs throughout Illinois. | |
| State Programs:Education of Homeless Children and Youth State Board Of Education · State Nov 23, 2026 · $1M – $50M | |
| FY27 480-50-3708 Migrant and Seasonal Head Start Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies Provide a full-day, comprehensive Head Start child development program to children, ages six weeks to six years, from migrant and seasonal farm-worker families. | |
| FCIL-SIS Schaffer Grant for Foreign Librarians American Association of Law Libraries · Foundation Not published · Varies AALL grant (endowed by Ellen Schaffer) providing financial assistance for a foreign librarian to attend and participate in the AALL Annual Meeting. | |
| Auxiliary to the AVMA Legacy Endowed Scholarship Auxiliary to the American Veterinary Medical Association · Foundation Not published · Up to $1K In 2013 the Auxiliary transferred $2,000,000 to the American Veterinary Medical Foundation (AVMF) to establish this endowed scholarship program; four $1,000 scholarships are awarded to students at each AVMA-accredited US veterinary college… | |
| Golden Apple Accelerators of Illinois Program Student Assistance Commission · State Not published · Varies The program encourages academically-talented students, especially minority students, to pursue teaching careers, especially in teacher-shortage disciplines and hard-to-staff schools, and provides those students with crucial mentoring… | |
| FY27 480-10-3701 Early Childhood Block Grant: Preschool for All 3-5 Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies To provide at least 12.5 hours weekly of high-quality preschool, including comprehensive developmental screening, bachelors-level early childhood licensed teachers, and standards-aligned research-based curriculum to provide children with a… | |
| FY27 480-10-3704 Early Childhood Block Grant: Early Childhood-PFA/PFAE Training and Technical Assistance Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies To fund a qualified applicant to provide comprehensive professional learning opportunities that support best practices in Preschool for All and Preschool for All Expansion grant-funded programs, to include trainings, webinars, program… | |
| FY27 Adult Education and Literacy Basic Competitive Grant - WIOA Title II AEFLA Illinois Community College Board · State Not published · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity is offered to solicit applications for federal and state adult education funds. | |
| FY27 Integrated English Language and Civics Education (IELCE) Illinois Community College Board · State Not published · Varies This Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) is intended to solicit a Request for Proposal from eligible programs (CFR 463.23) that work to achieve the purpose of Section 243, Integrated English Literacy and Civics Education, of Title II of… | |
| FY27 480-50-3707 Head Start Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies The Head Start State Collaboration Office (HSCO) is a federal-state partnership funded by the Administration for Children and Families (ACF) Office of Head Start as the state point of contact for Head Start and collaboration to assist in… | |
| FY27 480-20-3717 After School Professional Development Opportunities Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies Offer professional development activities for child care practitioners who serve children kindergarten age through 12 years of age as part of the federal quality enhancement initiative. | |
| FY27 480-10-3703 Early Childhood Block Grant - Early Childhood - Preschool for All Expansion STATE Early Childhood · State Not published · Varies To implement and sustain high-quality preschool programs that reach and serve 3 to 5-year-old children in high-need communities and include a full school day of instruction and comprehensive services in the areas of medical, dental and… |
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About grants for education in Illinois
Education grants fund schools, teachers, students, and learning programs at every level. The Department of Education distributes billions annually through formula and competitive grants, while foundations like Gates, Walton, and Dell support innovation in K-12 and higher education. State agencies add another layer of funding for local education initiatives.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What federal grants are available for schools?
Major federal education grants include Title I (for high-poverty schools), IDEA (special education), Title III (English learners), 21st Century Community Learning Centers (after-school), and competitive grants like Magnet Schools Assistance and Education Innovation and Research (EIR). The Department of Education publishes a forecast of upcoming grant competitions annually.
Can individual teachers apply for grants?
Yes. Many foundations offer grants directly to teachers for classroom projects, supplies, and professional development. Notable sources include DonorsChoose, the NEA Foundation, Fund for Teachers, and state-level teacher grant programs. Amounts typically range from $250 to $10,000.
Are there grants for education technology?
Absolutely. Federal programs like E-Rate subsidize internet connectivity and technology infrastructure. The EIR program funds ed-tech innovation. Foundations like the Michael & Susan Dell Foundation and the Bezos Family Foundation specifically support technology-enhanced learning.
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