In Youth We Trust - Adult/Nonprofit Grants
This grant funds projects and programs that directly benefit youth in four northern Illinois counties, with a focus on empowering and improving opportunities for local young people.
Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Due Dates: June 25, 2026 (application opens) | August 20, 2026 (application closes)
Funding Amounts: No stated maximum; typical awards range from under $10,000 to $50,000+; multi-year and capital requests possible.
Summary: Supports nonprofit and public organizations proposing projects, programs, and services that benefit youth in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties, Illinois.
Description
The In Youth We Trust - Adult/Nonprofit Grants, now administered via the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) Community Grants Program, fund organizations serving youth in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties. Eligible projects may include events, ongoing programs, capital purchases, or other charitable activities that directly benefit local youth. Proposals are reviewed for their impact on youth, with the In Youth We Trust Council participating in the review and recommendation process as part of their mission to empower and improve opportunities for youth in the region.
