Education grants are government grants for students or teachers who are looking to complete or expand their level of education. The department of education in Illinois has a budget of $25,246,942,487.00 a year in just elementary and secondary education. Students enrolled in Illinois schools can look into education grants in addition to scholarships. In fact, students can look at education grants as scholarships government from their local government.
Of all the people in Illinois, over 86.40% have high school diplomas, over 30.60% have post secondary degrees, and over 11.70 have at least 1 graduate school degree. Education expense in Illinois is not cheap. Although there are student loans available, students should look into education grants first. Unlike loans, students do not have to pay back the amount they receive in grants.
Teachers in Illinois need to constantly stay on top of new materials. Most teachers need to study part-time while teaching full-time at their regular day jobs in schools. The cost to study part-time can be expensive in Illinois. For example, for elementary school teachers, with an average salary of $58,921.00, it can be hard for them to come up with the tuition fees to study part-time. Vice versa with Illinois's secondary school teachers, who have an average salary of $66,660.00.
Applying for Education Grants
Whether if you are a college or graduate student, or a teacher or professor who is looking to pursue higher education, you can apply for Illinois Education Grants by submitting a Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA). The Office of FAFSA in Illinois ensures all eligible residents in Illinois can benefit from federally funded financial aid for education.
To apply for education grants in Illinois, contact Illinois financial aid agencies, or
Current online applicants in Illinois are browsing from the following cities: Medinah, Morris, Winfield, Pittsfield, Hillside, De Witt, Deer Grove, Goodfield, Odell, Harristown
Recent State Funding Opportunities
Below is a list of opportunities recently published in the local state:
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Cooperative Agreement to Support the Illinois Institute of Technology's Institute for Food Safety and Health (U18) - Clinical Trials Not Allowed (Apply for RFA FD 24 017)
Funding Number: RFA FD 24 017 Agency: Food and Drug Administration Category: Agriculture, Consumer Protection, Food and Nutrition Funding Amount: $10,000,000 |
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Service Area Competition – Additional Areas (SAC-AA) – California, Illinois, Kansas, Massachusetts, Missouri, New York, and West Virginia (Apply for HRSA 16 171)
Funding Number: HRSA 16 171 Agency: Health Resources and Services Administration Category: Health Funding Amount: Case Dependent |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee - Calhoun, Greene, Jersey, and Macoupin Counties, Illinois (Apply for HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R05 1056)
Funding Number: HHS 2016 ACF OHS CH R05 1056 Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $1,843,466 |
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Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Illinois (Apply for HHS 2024 ACF OHS CH R5 0082)
Funding Number: HHS 2024 ACF OHS CH R5 0082 Agency: Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $6,301,899 |
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Head Start/Early Head Start Recipient -- Communities in the state of Illinois (Apply for HHS 2024 ACF OHS CH R5 0116)
Funding Number: HHS 2024 ACF OHS CH R5 0116 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $14,664,315 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Communities in the state of Illinois (Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R05 1970)
Funding Number: HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R05 1970 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,248,039 |
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Head Start/Early Head Start Grantee -- Communities in the state of Illinois (Apply for HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R05 1866)
Funding Number: HHS 2021 ACF OHS CH R05 1866 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $157,599,474 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Expansion - Alabama, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Georgia, Illinois, Kansas, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, and South Carolina (Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH 1818)
Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH 1818 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $4,027,077 |
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NOTICE OF INTENT: Collaboration and Colocation between the USGS CMWSC and the Univeristy of Illinois (Apply for USGS 20 FA 0263)
Funding Number: USGS 20 FA 0263 Agency: Department of the Interior, U. S. Geological Survey Category: Other (see text field entitled Explanation of Other Category of Funding Activity for clarification) Funding Amount: $1,808,648 |
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Head Start and/or Early Head Start Grantee -- Boone, Dekalb, Grundy, Kane, and Kendall Counties, Illinois (Apply for HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1662)
Funding Number: HHS 2020 ACF OHS CH R05 1662 Agency: Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families - OHS Category: Income Security and Social Services Funding Amount: $8,962,171 |
Education Grants in Local States
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