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Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund Grants (Illinois) - Spring Cycle is sponsored by Illinois State Treasurer's Office. The Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund program provides grants to small nonprofit organizations (annual budgets of $1 million or less) with at least one full-time employee. The spring grant period focuses on food and economic & workforce development.
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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 Impacting hundreds of thousands of people’s lives for the better The Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund program, 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. 4 million through 271 grants to 215 charitable organizations in 77 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. Grant 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 Apply for a Charitable Trust Grant Nonprofit organizations with at least one full-time employee may apply for funding to support food assistance, housing development, or housing stabilization programs.
Application is now closed. Our spring grant period will be open January 1 – March 31, 2027. Questions?
Reach the Illinois State Treasurer’s Office at by filling out our Contact Form .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Illinois nonprofits with annual budget of $1M or less and at least one full-time employee. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows unspecified (for small non-profits with budgets of $1 million or less). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund Grants (Illinois) - Spring Cycle are due March 31, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Charitable Trust Stabilization Fund Grants (Illinois) - Spring Cycle 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.
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