Science in Illinois
Science (43.001) awarded $100 million to recipients in Illinois in 191 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 2.1% of the program's national total. The University of Chicago received the most, $48.4 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$100 million
- Awards191
- Share of the program2.1%
- Rank among states13th of 52
- National total$4.8 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 71 | $16.2 million |
| FY 2022 | 77 | $19.5 million |
| FY 2023 | 79 | $23.3 million |
| FY 2024 | 76 | $18.9 million |
| FY 2025 | 74 | $22.4 million |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | Nonprofits | 62 | $48.4 million |
| University of Illinois | State and local governments | 83 | $33.8 million |
| Northwestern University | Nonprofits | 24 | $6.4 million |
| Astronomical Research Institute | Nonprofits | 2 | $3.7 million |
| The Adler Planetarium | Nonprofits | 2 | $1.8 million |
| Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University | State and local governments | 5 | $1.7 million |
| Depaul University | Nonprofits | 2 | $1.4 million |
| National Louis University | Nonprofits | 1 | $686,110 |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Nonprofits | 2 | $682,455 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Nonprofits | 1 | $538,174 |
Open opportunities under this program
- ROSES25: C.4 Planetary Science Enabling Facilities
- ROSES 2025: C.2 Solar System Science
- ROSES25: A.14 Atmosphere
- ROSES 2025: D.4 Theoretical and Computational Astrophysics Networks
- Solar System Exploration Research Virtual Institute Cooperative Agreement Notice-5 (SSERVI CAN-5)
- ROSES 2025: A.16 Cryosphere
- ROSES 2025: A.4 Rapid Response and Novel Research in Earth Science
- ROSES 2025: A.18 Geosphere
- ROSES 2025: A.17 Hydrosphere
- ROSES 2025: D.10 Astrophysics Theory
See all 12 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Science money goes to Illinois?
$100 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 191 awards. Illinois ranks 13th of 52 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Science money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is The University of Chicago, with $48.4 million in 62 awards. Next are University of Illinois and Northwestern University.
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.
Science 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