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Find similar grantsCharitable Trust Grant Program is sponsored by Illinois State Treasurer's Office. Offers grants to non-profit charitable programs in Illinois, with a Fall 2026 cycle focusing on Food and Housing categories.
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Charitable Trust Grant Eligibility and Application Process - Illinois State Treasurer Grant Award Notifications Frequently Asked Questions Grant Eligibility Information To be considered, an applicant must meet all of the following requirements: Be a not-for-profit corporation that is tax-exempt under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
Be organized under the Illinois General Not for Profit Corporation Act of 1986 to provide charitable services. Be based in Illinois and provide charitable services only in Illinois . Have at least one full-time paid employee .
Full-time employment is verified using the compensation information reported on the organization’s Form 990-IL (filing online is now available). Have an operating budget of $1 million or less . Have a nondiscrimination policy that prohibits discrimination based on race, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, disability, family status, or religion.
Additional Eligibility Rules An organization is not eligible if a person, or an immediate family member of that person, holds elective office and earns more than $60,000, and that person serves the organization as paid staff, a consultant, director, officer, or board member. Immediate family members may include a spouse or domestic partner, sibling, or child. The total grant request may not exceed 30% of the organization’s budget.
No more than 25% of the grant may be used for overhead costs, unless the funding is for a one-time expense. Previous grant recipients may apply again only if their grant term ended at least one full calendar year ago. An organization may not receive a grant award for more than two consecutive calendar years.
Fiscal sponsors, sub-grantees, and applications submitted on behalf of another organization will not be considered. Organizations that are exempt from regularly filing AG990-IL forms must provide a recent audited financial statement to be considered. The Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund helps small non-profits across Illinois.
Should you have any questions, contact the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office by phone at 217-836-4590 or email us at CharitableTrust@illinoistreasurer. gov . Interested in applying for a grant?
Review our Grant Eligibility Information before you apply. Grant Eligibility Information
Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) organizations based in Illinois providing charitable services in Illinois. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Varies Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
The current target date is September 30, 2026. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, attachments, and final submission checks.
Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
Requirements vary by sponsor, but typically include a project narrative, budget justification, organizational capability statement, and key personnel CVs. Check the official notice for the complete list of required attachments.
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Review timelines vary by funder. Federal agencies typically take 3-6 months from submission to award notification. Foundation grants may be faster, often 1-3 months. Check the program's timeline in the official solicitation for specific dates.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.