Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Due Dates (Anticipated): April 2026 | June 2026
Funding Amounts: $1 match for every $3 raised; match between $5,000–$50,000 per award; fundraising goal $15,000–$150,000; 19-month fundraising window.
Summary: Competitive matching grant program to help eligible Illinois nonprofits build permanent endowments for long-term sustainability.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago counties are eligible; preference for new applicants.