Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Due Dates (Anticipated): August 2026: Full application submission deadline (projected) | August 2026: School district Pre-Authorization Form deadline (projected)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from ~$2,000 to $80,000; average award ~$18,000; total annual funding ~$1.7M; project period up to ~14 months.
Summary: Supports charitable projects that improve quality of life in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties across eight focus areas.
Key Information: Applicants may submit up to two proposals; indirect costs up to 15% are encouraged.