Biological Sciences in Illinois
Biological Sciences (47.074) awarded $125 million to recipients in Illinois in 191 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.0% of the program's national total. University of Illinois received the most, $53.8 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$125 million
- Awards191
- Share of the program3.0%
- Rank among states10th of 53
- National total$4.2 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 53 | $14.9 million |
| FY 2022 | 66 | $20.4 million |
| FY 2023 | 68 | $28.3 million |
| FY 2024 | 50 | $35.3 million |
| FY 2025 | 50 | $26.0 million |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 45 | $53.8 million |
| The University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 32 | $17.8 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 16 | $16.2 million |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 21 | $12.1 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 7 | $4.2 million |
| Chicago Horticultural Society | Businesses | 10 | $3.9 million |
| Field Museum of Natural History | Businesses | 8 | $2.2 million |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 6 | $2.0 million |
| The Lincoln Park Zoological Society | Small businesses | 2 | $1.6 million |
| Board of Trustees of Illinois State University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $1.4 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)
- Major Research Instrumentation Program: (MRI)
- GROWING CONVERGENCE RESEARCH (GCR)
- Mid-scale Research Infrastructure-1
- Mid-Career Advancement (MCA)
- Pathways to Enable Secure Open-Source Ecosystems (PESOSE)
- NSF National Quantum Virtual Laboratory (NQVL)
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement (RII): EPSCoR Research Fellows
- Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)
See all 26 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much Biological Sciences money goes to Illinois?
$125 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 191 awards. Illinois ranks 10th of 53 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Biological Sciences money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is University of Illinois, with $53.8 million in 45 awards. Next are The University of Chicago and Northwestern University.
Can organizations in Illinois apply now?
Yes, 26 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Biological Sciences 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