Community Impact Grant Program
Forecasted
Community Impact Grant Program supports nonprofits improving life for DuPage County residents through health services, youth education, job training, environmental protection, and animal welfare.
Funder: DuPage Foundation
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Health & Human Services) | September 2027 (Youth Education, Workforce Development, Environment, Animal Welfare)
Funding Amounts: Seed: up to $5,000 with a 1:1 match; Sustain: up to $25,000 ($10,000 for Animal Welfare)
Summary: Supports nonprofit programs improving quality of life for DuPage County residents across five community priority areas.
Key Information: Organizations may submit only one Community Impact or Arts DuPage application per calendar year, unless invited to apply to both.
Description
DuPage Foundation’s Community Impact Grant Program supports programs and projects that improve quality of life for DuPage County residents. Through its Seed Sustain Strengthen grantmaking model, the program provides support for nonprofits working in health and human services, youth education, workforce development, environment, and animal welfare. Seed grants help newer organizations build fundraising support from individual donors and events, while Sustain grants support programs addressing community needs.
Priorities include meeting basic needs, promoting self-sufficiency, supporting at-risk youth, preparing people for high-demand employment, protecting the natural environment, and promoting domestic animals’ well-being. Applicants should select their issue category based on the proposed program’s content, rather than their organization’s overall mission.
