In Youth We Trust - Adult/Nonprofit Grants
This grant funds innovative nonprofit projects that benefit youth in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties, reviewed by a youth council through the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois.
Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Due Dates: August 14, 2025 (2025 cycle closes) | August 20, 2026 (2026 cycle closes)
Funding Amounts: Typical awards range from ~$1,800 to $5,000 per project; total annual pool varies, recent cycle awarded ~$22,000 across six organizations.
Summary: Supports nonprofit-led projects benefiting youth in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties, IL, via the CFNIL Community Grants Program.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted through the CFNIL Community Grants Program portal; eligibility restricted to select counties.
Description
The In Youth We Trust - Adult/Nonprofit Grants program funds organizations for projects, programs, and services that benefit youth in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties in northern Illinois. Now administered through the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) Community Grants Program, eligible proposals focused on youth are reviewed by the In Youth We Trust (IYWT) Council for potential funding. The program seeks to empower local nonprofits to create positive, innovative, and impactful initiatives for youth in the region.
