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Charitable Trust Hunger Relief Grants is sponsored by Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. Provides grants to volunteer-driven nonprofits that offer food assistance to Illinois residents.
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Help Small Non-Profits Across Illinois Make an Impact - Illinois State Treasurer Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund Grants Grant Award Notifications Frequently Asked Questions The Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund, created in 2007, helps small nonprofit organizations with annual budgets of $1 million or less and at least one full-time employee.
The fund gives special consideration to applicants serving areas with high poverty, unemployment, and economic distress. Since its launch, the Charitable Trust Grant Program has awarded $5. 2 million through 261 grants to 209 charitable organizations in 74 cities across Illinois.
The fund is supported by fees paid by larger nonprofit corporations when they file annual reports with the Illinois Secretary of State, not by personal or property tax dollars. G rant Cycles and Focus Areas Hunger Relief Grants: June 1 – July 31. Food Only .
Fall: July 1 – September 30. Categories: Food and Housing . Spring: January 1 – March 31.
Food and Economic & Workforce Development.
In each area, the Charitable Trust Board will consider a range of programs, such as but not limited to the following: School Meal Support (after-school & weekend) SNAP Enrollment & Outreach Short-term housing and support services Emergency financial help to prevent homelessness Foreclosure prevention help and counseling Affordable housing support (building, repairing, and improving homes) Accessible housing options (for people with disabilities) Fair housing help and education Renter rights information and support Workforce & Economic Development Small business support centers Entrepreneurship training and support Job placement and help with staying employed Career and job skills training Industry certification programs Workforce training and support for people with disabilities If you have questions about the Charitable Trust program for small non-profits across Illinois, contact us at 217-836-4590 or by email.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Volunteer-driven organizations providing food assistance in Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $5,000 per grant. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was July 31, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Charitable Trust Hunger Relief Grants is funded by Illinois State Treasurer’s Office. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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