Your Guide to Illinois Education Grants

 

In Illinois, we're fortunate to have a range of grants designed to support educational initiatives. Whether you're looking to enhance STEAM learning, boost career and technical education, or expand learning opportunities beyond the traditional school day, there's likely a grant program available to help. Let's explore some of the key IL education grants:

Illinois Education Grant Programs

While the provided document does not contain information about IL grants, I can still provide you with information about some notable education grants in Illinois:

Title I, Part A - Improving Academic Achievement (Federal)

  • Description: This federal grant program provides financial assistance to local educational agencies (LEAs) and schools with high numbers or percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

  • Website: https://www2.ed.gov/programs/titleiparta/index.html

Title II, Part A - Supporting Effective Educators (Federal)

  • Description: This federal grant program provides funding to improve teacher and principal quality. It supports activities such as professional development, class size reduction, and the recruitment and retention of highly qualified educators.

  • Website: https://www2.ed.gov/programs/titleiiparta/index.html

Career and Technical Education (CTE) Grants (State)

  • Description: The Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) offers various CTE grants to support programs that prepare students for high-skill, high-wage, and in-demand careers. These grants cover a wide range of career fields, from manufacturing and technology to healthcare and business.

  • Website: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Career-and-Technical-Education.aspx

Early Childhood Block Grant (State/Federal)

Illinois Special Education Grant (State/Federal)

  • Description: This grant program provides funding to support special education services for students with disabilities aged three to 21. It helps ensure that these students receive a free appropriate public education (FAPE) tailored to their individual needs.

  • Website: https://www.isbe.net/Pages/Special-Education-Funding.aspx

Youth Educator Sustainable Agriculture Grant Program

  • Launch Date: 2024-09-19

  • Purpose: To provide opportunities for educators to implement new or innovative sustainable agriculture education methods, or significantly expand existing efforts. The program aims to encourage young people to engage in sustainable practices and view sustainable agriculture as a viable career option.

  • Application Information:

    www.nrcs.usda.gov

  • Objective: Encourage young people's interest in sustainable practices such as farming and ranching that are:

    • Ecologically sound

    • Economically viable

    • Socially responsible

  • Application Deadline: 2024-11-07

  • Relevant Fields:

    • Career and Guidance Services

    • Curriculum - STEM

    • Environmental/Agricultural

    • Sustainability/Green Energy

  • Funding Period: 04-01-25 to 06-01-25

  • Grant Type: Competitive

  • Status: Approved

  • Administering Body: United States Department of Agriculture (USDA)

  • Eligibility:

    • Defined by NCR-SARE as a Youth Educator, which includes:

      • Professional educators (e.g., 4-H, FFA, Extension, Jr. MANRRS)

      • Grade school to university educators

      • Non-profit organization educators

      • Farmers and ranchers

      • Home-school educators

  • Eligible Applicants: Both public and private entities

  • Funding Amount: $6,000

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