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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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Based on current listing details, eligibility includes: Eligible organizations in DeKalb County, Illinois. Applicants should confirm final requirements in the official notice before submission.
Current published award information indicates Up to $20,000 Always verify allowable costs, matching requirements, and funding caps directly in the sponsor documentation.
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Federal grant success rates typically range from 10-30%, varying by agency and program. Build a strong proposal with clear objectives, measurable outcomes, and a well-justified budget to improve your chances.
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The Fund for Women & Girls Grant Program is sponsored by The Foundation for Enhancing Communities (TFEC). The Fund for Women & Girls, an initiative of TFEC, makes grants to local nonprofit organizations in specific South Central PA counties. The grants support projects that advance the lives of women and girls by providing opportunities to address basic needs, develop economic self-sufficiency, and strengthen health and safety needs.
VGF grants will be used to develop and/or support community-based entities to recruit, manage, and support volunteers. CNCS seeks to fund effective approaches that expand volunteering, strengthen the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit and retain skill-based volunteers, and develop strategies to use volunteers effectively to solve problems. Specifically, the VGF grants will support efforts that expand the capacity of volunteer connector organizations to recruit, manage, support and retain individuals to serve in high quality volunteer assignments.Applicants that receive funding under this Notice may directly carry out the activities supported under the award, or may carry out the activities by making sub-grants to community-based entities, supporting volunteer generation at these entities.). Funding Opportunity Number: AC-05-25-21. Assistance Listing: 94.021. Funding Instrument: G. Category: O. Award Amount: $6.1M total program funding.