Grant Programs
The DeKalb County Community Foundation offers grants for projects advancing science, education, arts, and community well-being in DeKalb County, Illinois.
Funder: DeKalb County Community Foundation
Due Dates: August 1, 2026 (Upward Mobility Grants) | September 1, 2026 (Community Needs Grants – Fall & Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants – Fall) | December 15, 2026 (Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Grants) | March 1, 2027 (Community Needs Grants – Spring & Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants – Spring) | April 1, 2027 (Build the Future Grants – LOI) | May 15, 2027 (Build the Future Grants – Full application)
Funding Amounts: Most Community Needs Grants up to $20,000; Emergency Grants $250–$2,000; other programs vary.
Summary: Multiple grant programs supporting nonprofit and public sector initiatives that improve quality of life in DeKalb County, Illinois.
Description
The DeKalb County Community Foundation offers a suite of grant programs designed to strengthen and enrich the DeKalb County community. Grant opportunities support a wide range of needs, including capital improvements, capacity building, music education, youth philanthropy, professional development, emergency relief, and more. Each program has specific eligibility requirements, deadlines, and focus areas. Funding is available for nonprofit organizations, public sector entities, and, in some cases, special partnerships or initiatives that align with the Foundation’s mission to create opportunity and serve the greater good.
