Grants for Children (under 12) in Illinois

As of October 2026, Grantoria lists 21 Grants for Children (under 12) in Illinois — 2 open right now, across 6 funding agencies. Award amounts range $14.1K to $79.66M. The next application deadline is December 15, 2026. All listings are free, with direct links to the official application.

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21total grants
2open now
6agencies
$14.1K–$79.66Mfunding range
Dec 15next deadline
OPEN 57 days left Hard to apply

Head Start/Early Head Grants in Multiple States

The Administration for Children and Families (ACF), Office of Head Start (OHS), announces a competitive notice of funding opportunity to provide high-quality Head Start Preschool (HSP)…

🏛 Administration for Children and Families - OHS 📋 CFDA 93.600 ⏰ Dec 15, 2026 💰 $1,005,287 – $79,657,340
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CLOSING SOON 🔥 Closing today Hard to apply

FY27 CAR Family Care Plan (FCP) Pilot Program

This grant award will have an initial period of performance starting in FY27 (11/01/2026 (or upon execution of the agreement) through 06/30/2029). A budget should be…

🏛 Illinois Department of Children and Family Services 📋 CFDA 93.669 ⏰ Oct 19, 2026 💰 up to $100,000
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Grants in Illinois by focus area

Environment (89) Community Development (70) Public Health (51) Environmental Justice (48) Workforce Development (46) Education (42) Wildlife Conservation (39) Economic Development (37) Emergency Preparedness (31) Healthcare (30) Land Conservation (27) Aging Services / Geriatrics (24)

Grants in Illinois by applicant

Public Authority (196) Nonprofits (188) Public K-12 School (135) 501(c)(3) Public Charity (105) County Government (81) City / Municipal Government (77) Small Business (SBA-defined) (70) State Government (61) Low-income (52) Public University (47) Community Health Center (32) Colleges (all higher ed) (30)

Frequently asked questions

How many grants for children (under 12) in illinois are available?
Grantoria currently lists 21 grants for children (under 12) in illinois, of which 2 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 December 15, 2026 — about 57 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 $14.1K to $79.66M, 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.

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