Funder: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
Due Dates (Anticipated): December 5, 2026 (projected, 1st Friday in December) | December 2026 (projected, full application deadline) | March 8, 2027 (projected, full application deadline)
Funding Amounts: Up to $3,000 per project; approximately $20,000–$40,000 total available annually; project period is spring semester.
Summary: Supports youth-led, youth-serving projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties to foster leadership and community engagement among young people.
Key Information: Applications must be written and implemented by youth (age 19 or younger) with a sponsoring nonprofit or public entity.