STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) in Illinois
STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) (47.076) awarded $261 million to recipients in Illinois in 269 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.9% of the program's national total. University of Illinois received the most, $59.6 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$261 million
- Awards269
- Share of the program3.9%
- Rank among states7th of 55
- National total$6.7 billion
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 70 | $42.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 68 | $42.9 million |
| FY 2023 | 79 | $48.4 million |
| FY 2024 | 87 | $56.0 million |
| FY 2025 | 78 | $71.7 million |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 48 | $59.6 million |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 32 | $53.9 million |
| The University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 18 | $39.0 million |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 26 | $20.8 million |
| Chicago State University | Colleges and universities | 10 | $7.5 million |
| Loyola University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 9 | $7.1 million |
| Northern Illinois University | Colleges and universities | 12 | $5.2 million |
| National Opinion Research Center | Businesses | 7 | $4.8 million |
| Board of Trustees of Illinois State University | Colleges and universities | 5 | $3.6 million |
| Northeastern Illinois University | Colleges and universities | 8 | $3.4 million |
Open opportunities under this program
- U.S. National Science Foundation State and Regional Artificial Intelligence Infrastructure Hubs:
- National Science Foundation Translation to Practice (NSF TTP)
- National Science Foundation Fostering Interdisciplinary Networks to Develop Emergent and Responsive Solutions Foundry (NSF FINDERS FOUNDRY)
- Centers of Research Excellence in Science and Technology (CREST)
- IUSE: Innovation in Two-Year College STEM Education (ITYC)
- Tribal Colleges and Universities Program (TCUP)
- Improving Undergraduate STEM Education: Directorate for STEM Education (IUSE: EDU)
- Training-based Workforce Development for Advanced Cyberinfrastructure
- Security, Privacy, and Trust in Cyberspace (NSF SaTC)
- EPSCoR Research Infrastructure Improvement Program: Focused EPSCoR Collaborations (FEC)
See all 31 on the program page
Questions people ask
How much STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) money goes to Illinois?
$261 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 269 awards. Illinois ranks 7th of 55 states and territories for this program.
Who receives STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is University of Illinois, with $59.6 million in 48 awards. Next are Northwestern University and The University of Chicago.
Can organizations in Illinois apply now?
Yes, 31 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
STEM Education (formerly Education and Human Resources) 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