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Spark Awards is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service (via Illinois Public Health Institute & Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub). The Spark Awards fund projects that require a short-term infusion of funds for school food system and product improvements, such as capacity-building, planning, and product-testing projects within the Lake Michigan region (Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin).
The initiative aims to build a resilient food supply chain through innovation and create a food system that develops nutritious foods for schools through industry partnerships.
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Search similar grants →According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Farmers, food producers, suppliers, distributors, educators, and nonprofit partners working in local food systems across Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, and Wisconsin. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $30,000 - $100,000 per year. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Spark Awards are due October 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Spark Awards is funded by USDA Food and Nutrition Service (via Illinois Public Health Institute & Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Wisconsin, Illinois, Michigan, and Indiana. Check the official notice for exact location requirements.
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The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.
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