In Youth We Trust - Adult/Nonprofit Grants
The In Youth We Trust grant funds youth-focused projects and research in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties to promote youth development, learning, and well-being.
Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Due Dates: August 14, 2025 | August 20, 2026
Funding Amounts: Typical grants range up to $10,000; larger requests possible but require more documentation. One-year grant period.
Summary: Supports nonprofit organizations proposing youth-focused projects, programs, or services in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties, Illinois.
Key Information: Applications must be submitted via the CFNIL Community Grants Web Portal; proposals are reviewed by the In Youth We Trust Council within the Community Grants cycle.
Description
The In Youth We Trust - Adult/Nonprofit Grants, administered through the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) Community Grants Program, fund organizations serving youth in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties. Eligible nonprofits, public entities, and religious organizations (for non-religious purposes) may apply for support of projects, programs, or services that benefit youth. Proposals submitted through the Community Grants process with a youth focus are considered for funding by the In Youth We Trust Council.
