Community Impact Grant Program
The DuPage Foundation Community Impact Grant supports nonprofit projects in health, education, workforce, environment, and animal welfare to improve life for DuPage County residents.
Funder: DuPage Foundation
Due Dates: March 6, 2026 (Health & Human Services) | September 4, 2026 (Youth Education, Workforce Development, Environment, Animal Welfare)
Funding Amounts: Seed Grants: up to $5,000 (1:1 match, new nonprofits); Sustain Grants: up to $25,000 (most areas), up to $10,000 (Animal Welfare); one grant per year per organization
Summary: Supports nonprofit programs improving health, education, workforce, environment, and animal welfare for DuPage County residents.
Key Information: Only 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving DuPage County are eligible; one application per calendar year.
Description
The DuPage Foundation’s Community Impact Grant Program is designed to support nonprofit organizations that enhance the quality of life for DuPage County residents. The program uses a Seed Sustain Strengthen model to fund projects in health and human services, youth education, workforce development, environment, and animal welfare. Funding priorities include increasing food security (excluding food purchase), expanding healthcare access, preventing homelessness, supporting at-risk youth, improving workforce skills, promoting conservation, and advancing animal welfare. Grants are made from a combination of unrestricted and field-of-interest funds managed by the Foundation.
