Workforce & Vocational Training Grant Funders in Illinois
135 foundations with a documented workforce & vocational training focus have made grants to Illinois nonprofits in recent years, together directing $325.8M to organizations across the state. Below are the most active — every funder links to a public funder overview, and Bespoke Grants will match all 135 against your nonprofit's specific mission. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
Most active workforce & vocational training funders in Illinois
| # | Funder | Based in | Total Illinois giving | Grants | Latest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Chicago Cook Workforce Partnership | Illinois | $206.9M | 315 | 2023 |
| 2 | Robert R Mccormick Foundation | Illinois | $13.0M | 20 | 2024 |
| 3 | Memorial Health System Group | Illinois | $12.6M | 6 | 2024 |
| 4 | The Chicago Community Trust | Illinois | $12.2M | 41 | 2023 |
| 5 | Senior Service America Inc | Maryland | $11.4M | 18 | 2023 |
| 6 | The Workforce Connection Inc | Illinois | $7.6M | 9 | 2025 |
| 7 | Jpmorgan Chase Foundation | New York | $5.4M | 25 | 2017 |
| 8 | The Harry and Jeanette Weinberg | Maryland | $4.7M | 43 | 2024 |
| 9 | Illinois Alcohol & Other Drug Abuse | Illinois | $4.0M | 17 | 2025 |
| 10 | Wk Kellogg Foundation | Michigan | $4.0M | 12 | 2023 |
| 11 | The Andrew W Mellon Foundation | New York | $3.0M | 2 | 2019 |
| 12 | Builders Initiative Foundation (fka the Builders Initiative Inc) | Arkansas | $3.0M | 6 | 2024 |
| 13 | Heart of Illinois United Way Inc | Illinois | $2.7M | 16 | 2025 |
| 14 | Bipartisan Policy Center Inc | District of Columbia | $2.6M | 2 | 2024 |
| 15 | Lloyd a Fry Foundation | Illinois | $2.4M | 47 | 2024 |
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The funders above are the biggest workforce & vocational training funders in Illinois — not necessarily the right ones for you. Bespoke Grants ranks all 135 against your nonprofit's actual mission, service area, and budget, and shows you why each one matches. One lifetime free search includes up to three sourced matches; further searches and the full workflow are $19/month. No credit card is needed for the preview.
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