Glen Ellyn Fund
The Glen Ellyn Fund supports innovative projects in arts, recreation, sustainability, open spaces, and infrastructure that enhance quality of life for Glen Ellyn residents.
Funder: DuPage Foundation
Due Dates: September 4, 2026 (Full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $25,000 per project; single-year awards; total available funding may be distributed among multiple projects.
Summary: Supports innovative projects that enhance arts, recreation, sustainability, open spaces, and infrastructure for the benefit of Glen Ellyn residents.
Description
The Glen Ellyn Fund, a partnership between the Village of Glen Ellyn and DuPage Foundation, provides grants for projects that enhance the quality of life in Glen Ellyn, Illinois. The Fund targets five priority areas: community arts and cultural programming, social and recreational programs, environmental sustainability, green and open spaces, and infrastructure or capital improvements. Projects must demonstrate innovation, community benefit beyond existing offerings, and visibility or accessibility to Glen Ellyn residents. The initiative encourages both nonprofit organizations and local government entities to propose creative, impactful projects that invest in the future of the community.
