Community Grants

Community Grants is sponsored by The Community Foundation for McHenry County. This program supports unrestricted operating support, program support, capital projects, and organizational capacity initiatives for organizations serving McHenry County. Healthcare transportation could fall under program support or capital projects for a van.

Community Grants 2026 Funding Cycle Open - The Community Foundation for McHenry County The Community Foundation for McHenry County is pleased to announce the opening of our 2026 Funding Cycle. As part of our continued commitment to responsive and strategic grantmaking, we have refined our structure to create a more streamlined, annual process.

Beginning in 2026, we will host one competitive funding cycle per year using a universal application and simplified grant categories.

Application Opens: February 23, 2026 Application Closes: April 10, 2026 at Noon Awards Announced & Distributed: June 2026 Types of Requests Accepted Organizations may apply for: Unrestricted Operating Support Restricted Program Support Organizational Capacity Projects & Initiatives To simplify the process, organizations may submit multiple funding requests through one universal application.

Each request will be reviewed individually within a competitive process, while also considering overall organizational strength, demonstrated need, and potential community impact. Organizations may receive no more than two awards per year (excluding Emergency or Community Crisis grants).

Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, unit of local government, government department, or educational institution Demonstrate direct and significant impact within McHenry County Be established for at least three years 2026 Funding Cycle Walkthrough Sessions CFMC will host two in-person informational sessions to walkthrough the 2026 funding cycle and application process.

Organizations only need to attend one session and are asked to please send one representative from their organization. Sessions will be held on March 9 and 16 from 10:30 AM–12:00 pm. Registration is required.

Click here to register for the 2026 Funding Cycle Walkthrough. Click here to access the grant portal and start an application. Illinois Gives Tax Credit Program Scholarship Opportunities Illinois Gives Tax Credit Program Scholarship Opportunities Enter keywords to search.