Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Fund
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Fund supports DuPage County nonprofits advancing equality and justice for BIPOC communities through science-focused health, human services, and education projects.
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 (for new nonprofits, 1:1 match); Sustain grants up to $25,000 (most categories); up to $10,000 (Animal Welfare)
Summary: Supports DuPage County nonprofits, especially those aiding BIPOC communities, in health, human services, and education through the Community Impact grant program.
Description
The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Fund, administered by the DuPage Foundation, honors Dr. King’s legacy by supporting local nonprofits in DuPage County, Illinois. The fund focuses on advancing equality, justice, and unity, with a particular emphasis on organizations serving Black, Indigenous, and People of Color (BIPOC) communities. Grants are distributed annually through the Community Impact grant program, targeting projects in health, human services, and education, as well as youth education, workforce development, environment, and animal welfare.
