Neighborhood Grants Program

About this grant

The Neighborhood Grants Program, run by the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, supports organized neighborhood groups working to preserve and improve quality of life at the local level. Funding supports projects that bring neighbors together, strengthen community connections, and produce visible improvements within defined geographic areas. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until annual funds are depleted.

Eligibility details

• Notes: Must be an organized neighborhood group carrying out a charitable purpose for the common good; must NOT be a 501(c)(3) organization or a religious organization; must have at least three active leaders; must maintain a checking account in the group's name; must operate without discrimination; must be located in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, or Winnebago County, Illinois; must present a clear plan for a project benefiting residents within a defined geographic area; must demonstrate capacity to complete the project within 10 months; must be current on all final reports from any previously awarded Neighborhood Grants Program funding.

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