Community Grants

Community Grants is sponsored by Community Foundation of the Quincy Area. Provides program/project support and general operating support for local community needs including education, human services, and health.

Apply for a Grant | CFNIL We fund more than just programs. We invest in your organization's capacity to do good. In 2025 alone, we granted more than $1.

7 million to local organizations working to support the communities of northern Illinois. If you have questions at any point in the grant application proces s, reach out to Grants Officer Lisa DeLang or call (779) 210-8210 . Kjellstrom Family Endowment Challenge Supporting nonprofit sustainability and helping build permanent endowments.

Open to 501(c)(3) nonprofits in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties. See More about Kjellstrom Family Endowment Challenge Application status: CLOSED Supporting the current and future needs of the people of northern Illinois. Open to nonprofits providing charitable services to Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties in northern Illinois.

See More about Community Grants Program Application status: CLOSED To support unexpected opportunities and emergency needs of organizations in northern Illinois. 501(c)(3) nonprofits located in and/or serving Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties. The grant has a rolling application cycle.

See More about Community Opportunities Supporting projects that improve or enhance the quality of education. Open to Early Childhood through grade 12 educators currently teaching in Boone or Winnebago counties. See More about DKG Mini Grant Program Application status: CLOSED Supporting youth-led, youth-serving projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago counties.

Projects, programs, and initiatives led by youth and serving youth in northern Illinois. Youth complete the application. See More about In Youth We Trust Grants Application status: CLOSED Marion L.

Bates Endowment Fund for Faculty Enrichment To support Rockford Public School District #205 faculty to further their intellectual development and interests. Open to teachers with three (3) years of employment in RPS 205. See More about Marion L.

Bates Endowment Fund for Faculty Enrichment Application status: CLOSED Neighborhood Grants Program 2026 funds have been depleted and will renew in 2027. Promote resident participation and leadership while encouraging and supporting neighborhood groups that work to preserve and improve quality of life at the local level. Open to organized neighborhood groups carrying out a charitable purpose for the common good.

See More about Neighborhood Grants Program Application status: CLOSED Questions About Applying for a Grant? Review our resources, including step-by-step instructions, or contact us .