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Community Grants Program

Offered by COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF NORTHERN ILLINOIS · Boone County

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) offers Community Grants to nonprofits, religious organizations, government units, and public universities/colleges providing charitable services to Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties in Northern Illinois. The program funds activities across eight focus areas including Arts & Humanities, Basic Needs, Career Pathways, Complementary Education, Dignity & Respect, Health, Sustainable Communities, and Youth & Families.

Eligibility

  • notes: Applicant must be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, religious organization, unit of government, or public university/college. Proposals must describe charitable activities that primarily benefit residents of Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago Counties in Northern Illinois. CFNIL does not fund fundraisers, general operations, endowment building, large-scale capital campaigns (unless project comprises at least 25% of total cost), budget deficits, individuals, for-profit organizations, partisan political activities, or proposals that discriminate based on race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion, age, national/ethnic origin, political beliefs, veteran status, disability, or other protected factors. CFNIL will not fund charitable activities that promote a religion or require participation in religious activity as condition for receiving services.
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Who can apply

Nonprofit (501c3)Religious OrganizationGovernmentSchool / University

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