There are ways to fund this very valuable investment. Below you will find a list of resources that can help you seek out applicable and available grants. It would be worth your time to read through our Pre-Search Guide as well.
Most states publish information on foundations within their borders.
For example, there is the Directory of Illinois Foundations. You will likely find these publications near the Foundation Directory in the library. This is a source for everything federal. The Foundation Center has a full range of information available on the grant search process. Notable offerings include an online grantwriting course and answers to frequently asked questions.