Grant Programs
The DeKalb County Community Foundation offers grants to support research, facility construction, music education, and community impact projects benefiting DeKalb County, Illinois.
Funder: DeKalb County Community Foundation
Due Dates: September 1, 2026 (Community Needs Grant – Fall, Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants) | March 1, 2027 (Community Needs Grant – Spring) | April 1, 2027 (Build the Future Grants LOI) | May 15, 2027 (Build the Future Grants Full Application)
Funding Amounts: Community Needs Grants: up to $20,000; Build the Future Grants: up to $100,000 (multi-year); Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund: variable, past cycles $5,000–$25,000 typical.
Summary: Multiple grant programs supporting capital needs, facility construction, music education, and community initiatives benefiting DeKalb County, IL.
Key Information: Preference for 501(c)(3) organizations; public sector entities also eligible.
Description
The DeKalb County Community Foundation offers a suite of competitive grant programs designed to strengthen nonprofit and public sector organizations serving DeKalb County, Illinois. These programs address a range of needs, including capital improvements, facility construction and expansion, music education, and broader community impact initiatives. Programs include the Community Needs Grants, Build the Future Grants, and the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants, each with distinct focus areas, eligibility requirements, and application processes. The Foundation emphasizes equity, nondiscrimination, and community benefit in its funding approach.
