Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund Grant

Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund Grant is sponsored by Starved Rock Country Community Foundation (SRCCF). Supports art programs, performances, and projects scheduled between July 1 and December 31, 2026, for non-profit organizations serving LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties.

Grant Information – SRCCF SRCCF Community, Art and Women Inspired Network Grants are open to programs and projects that focus on our community in just about every imaginable field. The Art Grants are specific, of course, to the Arts field and the Women Inspired Network Grants are focused on programs and services that enhance and empower the lives of women and children.

Community Grants may be submitted for those programs and projects having significant impact on the quality of life throughout Starved Rock Country and beyond. Grant applicants will be notified of the outcome of their grant request within 30 days of the end of the Grant Review Session. Those organizations awarded grants will be sent a Grant Award Notice along with the check in the amount of the grant.

By accepting the check, the recipient agrees to abide by the terms of the Grant, without exception. Failure to do so will result in a Community Grant applications may be submitted year-round. They are reviewed and awarded quarterly.

Art Grants Applications are accepted in two annual cycles. Grants generally range from $250 to $3000+ Women Inspired Network Grants The Women Inspired Network (WIN) Grant is available once each year. Applications are accepted in September and the grant is awarded in November at the annual WIN Gala.

Introducing our newest funding opportunity Ottawa Community Events HeadStart Funding We are pleased to partner with non-profit organizations, schools, libraries, and other charitable community groups who support the Ottawa community Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund Grant Season Now Open The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund grant application process is underway for art programs, performances and projects scheduled between July 1 and December 31, 2026.

Grants are available to… SRCCF Awards $5,000 Grant to the Naplate Volunteer Park Board The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation recently made a $5,000 grant to the Naplate Volunteer Park Board for sensory playground equipment at Vittone Park.

The gift follows a $10,000 SRCCF… Learn about our impact in Ottawa For any questions, reach out to us below Director of Operations for WIN & Community Grants Applicants must have tax-exempt status under Section 501 (c) 3 of the Internal Revenue Code, operate under a fiscal sponsor that is a 501 (c) 3 organization, be a local unit of local, county, state or federal government or be a tax-exempt religious organization as recognized by the IRS Program must be available to residents of LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall, Lee or Livingston Counties; however, programs do not have to serve all six counties Program must be operated and organized in such a manner that no applicable antidiscrimination laws are violated; program must not proselytize for a particular religion or cause Organizations that have received past grants from the SRCCF must be current on all grant Final Reports Executive Director, CEO or President of the Board of an organization applying must approve the application Criteria Given Greatest Consideration Has potential to be on-going and self sufficient beyond the time of funding Offers creative and innovative solutions to address the identified need by building on proven practical methods Utilizes clear methods of measuring and reporting results with emphasis on objective, quantifiable measurements Is cost effective as reflected by the number of participants served vs program budget Non program-related expenses, including most personnel expenses Periodic and annual fundraising events and expenses Capital improvements or expenditures Conference or continuing education expenses We regret that not all projects can be funded.

A denial should not be viewed as a negative reflection on an organization or program, but rather a result of the number of applications received and the amount of funding available.

For information on how to apply to our various grants Women Inspired Network Grants Ottawa Community Events Headstart Funding Starved Rock Country Community Foundation (SRCCF) is a 501(c)3 non-profit organization as designated by the IRS and the state of Illinois. Financial contributions are tax-deductible in accordance with IRS guidelines. 116 W.

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