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Find similar grantsCommunity Needs Grants (DeKalb County Community Foundation) is sponsored by DeKalb County Community Foundation. This funding aims to enhance areas such as arts, community development, education, environmental welfare, and health services in DeKalb County, Illinois. Eligible organizations can request up to $20,000 for capital assets and equipment.
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Community Needs Grants - DeKalb County Community Foundation (Closed for Applications) - 2026 Grant Guidelines - Community Needs Grants (NEW) Through the Community Needs Grants program, the DeKalb County Community Foundation supports the capital needs of nonprofit and public sector organizations serving DeKalb County. These grants help organizations enhance their operations and better meet local needs.
Applying for a Community Needs Grant NEW: If your project involves facility construction or expansion, please apply through the Build the Future Grant program, which replaces the large-request section of Community Needs Grant. Before applying, all applicants should review the Community Needs Grant guidelines . Application deadlines: March 1 and September 1 (due by 11:59 p.
m.) Applications open two months prior to each deadline. Preference is given to 501(c)(3) organizations.
Foundation staff is available year-round to answer questions, discuss project ideas, and assist with your application. Contact us at 815-748-5383 or grants@dekalbccf. org .
Nondiscrimination Policy - Grantmaking No person in the United States shall, on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex and gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, pregnancy, veteran status, military obligations, marital or parental status, political affiliation, or any other improper criterion be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available by the Community Foundation, and any other program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated for grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance administered by the Community Foundation.
Fall 2025- $113,692 awarded in support Spring 2025 - $113,528 awarded in support Fall 2024- $112,627 awarded in support Spring 2024 - $159,799 awarded in support Additional grant distributions - Community Needs Grants Kishwaukee College Early Learning Center – Spring 2024 Community Needs Grant Recipient Safe Passage – Spring 2024 Community Needs Grant Recipient Philanthropists of all ages have established and supported Community Impact Funds at the Community Foundation, enabling the funding of Community Needs Grants.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Nonprofit organizations in DeKalb County, Illinois. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $20,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Community Needs Grants (DeKalb County Community Foundation) is funded by DeKalb County Community Foundation. 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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Lowe's Hometowns Grant Program is sponsored by Lowe's. This program aims to restore and revitalize community spaces across the country through physical renovations. Consumers can nominate a community space in their hometown, such as a neighborhood garden, park, or community center. While broad, it can apply to infrastructure improvements within a community context.
CFNF Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow Grant is a grant from the Community Foundation of North Florida that funds nonprofits addressing pressing challenges with programs and services of lasting impact in Florida's Big Bend region. Each year, CFNF awards ten grants of $5,000 each to eligible organizations. A separate Arts Nonprofit Grant Cycle awards five grants of $6,000 each for arts organizations in the same region. Eligible applicants must be 501(c)(3) organizations serving one or more of eleven counties including Leon, Gadsden, Jefferson, and Wakulla, with at least two years of operating history in the region. Applications for the Helping Today, Shaping Tomorrow cycle close September 30.