Engineering in Illinois
Engineering (47.041) awarded $178 million to recipients in Illinois in 437 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 4.1% of the program's national total. University of Illinois received the most, $70.4 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$178 million
- Awards437
- Share of the program4.1%
- Rank among states6th of 53
- National total$4.3 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 136 | $37.8 million |
| FY 2022 | 121 | $39.6 million |
| FY 2023 | 120 | $33.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 114 | $38.4 million |
| FY 2025 | 72 | $29.0 million |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 172 | $70.4 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 82 | $43.9 million |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 59 | $18.0 million |
| The University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 24 | $11.7 million |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Colleges and universities | 15 | $4.5 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 4 | $4.0 million |
| Board of Trustees of Southern Illinois University | Colleges and universities | 13 | $3.1 million |
| Northern Illinois University | Colleges and universities | 10 | $2.9 million |
| Rhaeos, Inc | Small businesses | 1 | $1.4 million |
| Creative Biotherapeutics LLC | Small businesses | 2 | $1.2 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- Unlocking Dataset Value for AI-Enabled Scientific Discovery (AI Datasets)
- PFE: Research Initiation in Engineering Formation (PFE: RIEF)
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)
- GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)
- Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
- EMERGING FRONTIERS IN RESEARCH AND INNOVATION (EFRI-2026/27): Wave-Based Computing ( EFRI-WBC)
- Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)
- NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)
See all 34 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Engineering money goes to Illinois?
$178 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 437 awards. Illinois ranks 6th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Engineering money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is University of Illinois, with $70.4 million in 172 awards. Next are Northwestern University and University of Illinois.
Can organizations in Illinois apply now?
Yes, 34 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Engineering 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