Basic Scientific Research in Illinois
Basic Scientific Research (12.431) awarded $104 million to recipients in Illinois in 141 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.7% of the program's national total. University of Illinois received the most, $35.0 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$104 million
- Awards141
- Share of the program3.7%
- Rank among states8th of 50
- National total$2.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 61 | $26.7 million |
| FY 2022 | 44 | $11.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 50 | $22.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 52 | $19.7 million |
| FY 2025 | 54 | $23.1 million |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 43 | $35.0 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 42 | $25.5 million |
| The University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 38 | $24.7 million |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 11 | $12.6 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 5 | $5.6 million |
| Questek Innovations LLC | Small businesses | 1 | $224,997 |
| Haylon Technologies Inc. | Small businesses | 1 | $98,610 |
Open opportunities under this program
- UNITED STATES MILITARY ACADEMY Broad Agency Announcement
- FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) – RESEARCH COLLABORATION (RC)
- FY26 DEFENSE ESTABLISHED PROGRAM TO STIMULATE COMPETITIVE RESEARCH (DEPSCoR) CAPACITY BUILDING (CB)
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2027 Department of War (DoW) Multidisciplinary Research Program of the University Research Initiative (MURI)
- LPS Qubit Collaboratory (LQC)
- DEVCOM ARMY RESEARCH LABORATORY BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR FOUNDATIONAL RESEARCH
- DEVCOM ANALYSIS CENTER BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR APPLIED RESEARCH
- ARMY APPLICATIONS LAB BROAD AGENCY ANNOUNCEMENT FOR DISRUPTIVE APPLICATIONS
- US Army Combat Capabilities Development Command Broad Agency Announcement
- Staff Research Program
See all 12 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Basic Scientific Research money goes to Illinois?
$104 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 141 awards. Illinois ranks 8th of 50 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Basic Scientific Research money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is University of Illinois, with $35.0 million in 43 awards. Next are Northwestern University and The University of Chicago.
Can organizations in Illinois apply now?
Yes, 12 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Basic Scientific Research in other states
Other large programs in Illinois
- Grants to States for Medicaid
- Highway Planning and Construction
- Education Stabilization Fund
- Federal Transit Formula Grants
- National School Lunch Program
- Title I Grants to Local Educational Agencies
- Special Education Grants to States
- Temporary Assistance for Needy Families
- Children's Health Insurance Program
- Child Care and Development Block Grant