Community Opportunities
This grant offers rapid-response funding to Northern Illinois nonprofits for emergencies or time-sensitive opportunities with broad community impact.
Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round, subject to fund availability)
Funding Amounts: Up to $5,000 per application; approximately $30,000 total available annually; one grant per organization per year
Summary: Provides flexible, rapid-response funding for Northern Illinois nonprofits facing emergencies or unique, time-sensitive opportunities.
Key Information: Applicants must contact the grants officer before applying; organizations cannot apply in two consecutive years.
Description
The Community Opportunities Grant Program offers flexible, responsive funding to address urgent needs and unexpected opportunities for nonprofits in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties, Illinois. The program targets emergencies that immediately impact an organization’s ability to serve clients, unforeseen opportunities with broad community benefit, or situations where matching grant funds can be leveraged. With a limited annual allocation, the fund supports organizations in navigating crises or capitalizing on time-sensitive opportunities that extend beyond their own clientele.
