DKG Mini Grant Program
The DKG Mini Grant Program funds innovative classroom projects for Boone and Winnebago County educators to enhance educational quality and student creativity within the academic year.
Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Due Dates (Anticipated): January 2027 (application submission deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: At least nine awards of $250 each per year; single-year funding; funds must be used within the academic year awarded.
Summary: Supports Boone and Winnebago County educators with mini-grants for innovative classroom projects that enhance educational quality.
Key Information: For Early Childhood–Grade 12 educators in Boone or Winnebago Counties; some awards are for female educators only.
Description
The DKG Mini Grant Program, managed by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois in partnership with the Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, provides financial support to Early Childhood through Grade 12 educators in Boone and Winnebago Counties. The program funds special classroom activities, educational materials, workshops, and innovative projects that encourage creativity, involve a broad range of students, and can be replicated. Projects must be implemented within the same academic year the grant is awarded.
