Illinois · Private State Grant

Chicago Community Trust: Education Grants

Funding

Typically $25K–$250K

Grade Focus

K–12, Nonprofits

Application Due

Periodic; check cct.org/grants

Level of Gov't

Private Foundation

Eligibility

Schools and nonprofits in the Chicago metro area and Northern Illinois. Major Chicago community foundation. Funds education equity, STEM enrichment, and youth technology in Cook County.

Program Goals

Major Chicago community foundation. Funds education equity, STEM enrichment, and youth technology in Cook County.

Read the Grant

Application and Distribution

Visit the program website for current application guidelines and deadlines. Periodic; check cct.org/grants.

Cycle Notes

Recurring. Check the program website for current cycle information.

Grant Award Amount

Typically $25K–$250K. Check the program website for current award amounts and eligibility details.

Allowable Purchases

Forward Education Products for This Grant

These kits align to the learning outcomes this program funds.

Climate Action Kit — a beginner-friendly STEM kit combining micro:bit sensors to code solutions for climate change and sustainability
Smart Solar Energy Kit — build and program a working solar panel to measure real-time power generation and explore renewable energy
Coding for Good Kit — an all-in-one coding, robotics, and AI literacy toolkit using micro:bit for real-world challenges
Forward Education Learning Platform — curriculum-aligned STEM lessons, coding tutorials, career profiles, and PD courses

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Illinois schools apply for Chicago Community Trust: Education Grants?

Yes. Illinois schools are eligible. Major Chicago community foundation. Funds education equity, STEM enrichment, and youth technology in Cook County.

How much does Chicago Community Trust: Education Grants provide?

Typically $25K–$250K. Check the program website for current amounts.

How do Illinois schools apply?

Visit the program website for current application guidelines. Deadline: Periodic; check cct.org/grants.

What can the funds purchase?

Programs aligned to STEM, Coding, Climate Education. STEM kits, coding tools, and curriculum are typically eligible.

How can Forward Education help?

We provide curriculum alignment to Illinois CS and STEM standards, pricing letters, and letters of support for grant applications.

Grant Support

Need Help Writing Your Grant Application?

Forward Education works with schools and districts to build strong funding proposals. We can help you connect our tools to your grant requirements.

Curriculum alignment documents — Illinois standards mapped to our kits
Program quotes and pricing — classroom sets, bundles, and multi-site pricing
Letters of support — documentation for grant applications
Project ideas and scope-and-sequence — ready-to-use program outlines

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