Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Due Dates: August 14, 2025 (Community Grants application) | August 27, 2025 (School District Pre-Authorization Form) | August 20, 2026 (Community Grants application)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards $2,000–$80,000; average grant ~$18,000; total annual funding ~$1.7M; funding period up to 14 months.
Summary: Supports nonprofits and public entities in Northern Illinois to address community needs in eight focus areas, with an emphasis on measurable impact.
Key Information: Maximum two proposals per organization; multi-year funding suspended; indirect costs up to 15% encouraged.