Grants for Children (under 12) in Illinois

As of June 2026, Grantoria lists 12 Grants for Children (under 12) in Illinois — 12 open right now, across 3 funding agencies. Award amounts range $730.6K to $31.86M. The next application deadline is June 4, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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12total grants
12open now
3agencies
$730.6K–$31.86Mfunding range
Jun 4next deadline
CLOSING SOON 3 days left Hard to apply

FY27 CSI Intact Family Recovery

This grant award will have an initial period of performance starting in FY27 (07/01/2026 (or upon execution of the agreement) through 06/30/2029). A budget should be…

🏛 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services ⏰ Jun 4, 2026 💰 $1,083,240 – $1,093,692
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OPEN 16 days left Hard to apply

FY27 480-10-3701 Early Childhood Block Grant: Preschool for All 3-5

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…

🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood ⏰ Jun 17, 2026
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OPEN Moderate to apply

FY27 480-50-3707 Head Start

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…

🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood 📋 CFDA 93.600 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

FY27 480-40-3713 Maternal Child Home Visiting

MCHV provides enhanced home visiting services to support pregnant people and parents with young children ages 0-5 who live in communities that face greater risks and…

🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood ⏰ Sep 30, 2026
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OPEN Hard to apply

FY27 480-40-3710 IDEC Home Visiting

The IDEC Home Visiting Program supports pregnant people and parents with young children ages 0-5 who live in Illinois communities that face greater risks and barriers…

🏛 Illinois Department of Early Childhood 📋 CFDA 93.870 ⏰ Sep 30, 2026
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Frequently asked questions

How many grants for children (under 12) in illinois are available?
Grantoria currently lists 12 grants for children (under 12) in illinois, of which 12 are open for applications right now. The database is refreshed daily from official federal sources (Grants.gov and SAM.gov).
When is the next deadline?
The next application deadline is June 4, 2026 — about 3 days away. Deadlines vary by program; open any grant to see its exact closing date and application window.
How much funding is available?
Award sizes range from $730.6K to $31.86M, depending on the program and applicant. Each grant shows its specific funding range where the agency has published one.
Is Grantoria free to use?
Yes — Grantoria is completely free. No account or subscription is required to browse grants for children (under 12) in illinois, view deadlines and eligibility, or reach the official application.
How do I apply?
Open any grant to see its full profile — eligibility, required documents, deadlines and a direct link to the official application on the funding agency's website. You apply through the federal portal; Grantoria simply helps you find the right opportunity.