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Illinois State Board of Education – School District Grants is a suite of funding opportunities from the Illinois State Board of Education (ISBE) that supports K-12 education programs across Illinois. ISBE publishes a Fiscal Year 2025–2027 Funding Opportunities Planning Calendar to help eligible entities identify and plan for grant applications throughout the year.
Funding is available for a wide range of educational priorities, with individual program awards varying in amount. Eligible applicants include Illinois public school districts, regional education agencies, and in some programs, nonprofit organizations. Deadlines vary by program; applicants should consult the ISBE planning calendar for current Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) release dates.
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Please view the ServiceNow instructional video for additional information. ISBE has extended the deadline for all grant applications originally due June 30 to 5 p. m.
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Subtopic_x0020_Level_x0020_1}} Fiscal Year 2025 - 2027 Funding Opportunities Planning Calendar designed to inform entities of expected release dates for applications. Our desire is that this schedule helps entities plan accordingly throughout the year. You also can use this information to identify opportunities for which your entity may be eligible.
We expect all applications to launch on the dates provided in the schedule, but there may be rare occasions when a change will be made. This schedule will be updated monthly. Notice of Funding Opportunities (NOFO) The chart below lists the title of each Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) currently available in the order of the proposal due date.
To see the main body of the NOFO, click on the title. or view the documents below the title. First time applicants without an RCDT (Region-County-District-Type) code must call or email the grant contact to obtain an RCDT code before submitting an application.
The RCDT code is a unique identifying code assigned to each entity funded by ISBE and is required to receive payment for a grant. All NOFOs released on or after December 1, 2025, are subject to the updated Merit-Based Review Policy . All NOFOs released prior to December 1, 2025, are subject to the previous Merit Based Review policy .
All Merit-Based Appeals must be emailed to GATA@isbe. net . An appeal must be received by 5 p.
m. of the 14th day after the date that the first grant award notice has been published on this page. ISBE Grant Evaluator Pool Those interested to serve as a volunteer evaluator for ISBE Competitive Grant Proposals should complete the ISBE Grant Evaluator Application , then email their resume or CV to GATA@isbe.
net . Evaluators must have a minimum of a bachelor's degree in their field of study. Previous evaluation experience is preferred but not required.
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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Illinois public school districts, education agencies, nonprofits (program-specific) Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies by program Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is rolling deadlines or periodic funding windows. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
Yes — AI tools like Granted can help research funders, draft proposal sections, and check compliance. However, always review and customize AI-generated content to reflect your organization's unique strengths and the specific requirements of the solicitation.
Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
Many federal programs offer multi-year funding or allow competitive renewals. Check the official solicitation for continuation and renewal policies. Non-competing continuation applications are common for multi-year awards.
Illinois Early Childhood Block Grant (ECBG) is sponsored by Illinois State Board of Education. Competitive funding for preschool programs (both half-day and full-day) serving low-income 3 and 4-year-olds. Awarded to new grantees in designated preschool deserts. Existing grantees eligible for 5 years without recompeting unless expanding to serve more children.
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) is sponsored by Illinois State Board of Education (Federal Title IV, Part B funding). Federal afterschool program funding to establish or expand community learning centers providing academic enrichment, tutoring, youth development, and family engagement services for students in high-poverty, low-performing schools in Illinois.