Community Opportunities
This grant offers rapid-response funding to Northern Illinois nonprofits for emergencies or urgent, high-impact opportunities requiring immediate action.
Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted until funds are depleted)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per application; typically $30,000 available per fiscal year; one grant per organization annually, not in consecutive years.
Summary: Provides flexible, rapid-response funding to Northern Illinois nonprofits facing emergencies or urgent opportunities.
Key Information: Applicants must contact the grants officer before submitting; strict eligibility and use criteria apply.
Description
The Community Opportunities Grant Program supports 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties of Northern Illinois with flexible funding to address emergencies or seize time-sensitive, high-impact opportunities. This grant is designed for situations where immediate funding can resolve a crisis, leverage matching funds, or enable nonprofits to capitalize on unforeseen opportunities benefiting the broader community. The program emphasizes rapid response and is not intended for routine operating expenses or to offset funding losses.
