Polar Programs in Illinois
Polar Programs (47.078) awarded $22.2 million to recipients in Illinois in 22 grants from fiscal 2021 to 2025, 3.6% of the program's national total. The University of Chicago received the most, $18.9 million.
- Awarded in Illinois$22.2 million
- Awards22
- Share of the program3.6%
- Rank among states10th of 49
- National total$609 million
By year
| Fiscal year | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| FY 2021 | 6 | $4.4 million |
| FY 2022 | 7 | $4.2 million |
| FY 2023 | 7 | $3.7 million |
| FY 2024 | 9 | $2.6 million |
| FY 2025 | 8 | $7.3 million |
Recipients in Illinois
| Recipient | Type | Awards | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| The University of Chicago | Colleges and universities | 12 | $18.9 million |
| University of Illinois | Colleges and universities | 5 | $2.4 million |
| Northern Illinois University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $397,351 |
| Northwestern University | Colleges and universities | 2 | $354,807 |
| Illinois Institute of Technology | Colleges and universities | 1 | $174,040 |
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)
- Findable Accessible Interoperable Reusable Open Science (FAIROS)
- Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU)
- Historically Black Colleges and Universities - Excellence in Research (HBCU - EiR)
- National Science Foundation National Innovation Corps Teams (NSF National I-CorpsTM Teams) Program
- Facilitating Research at Primarily Undergraduate Institutions: (RUI and ROA-PUI)
Questions people ask
How much Polar Programs money goes to Illinois?
$22.2 million from fiscal 2021 to 2025, across 22 awards. Illinois ranks 10th of 49 states and territories for this program.
Who receives Polar Programs money in Illinois?
The largest recipient is The University of Chicago, with $18.9 million in 12 awards. Next are University of Illinois and Northern Illinois University.
Can organizations in Illinois apply now?
Yes, 8 opportunities under this program are open or forecast on Grants.gov. Federal grants are national, so eligibility depends on the notice, not the state.
Polar Programs 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