COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF THE FOX RIVER VALLEY

The YEP (Youth Engagement in Philanthropy) Grantmaking Program provides grants to verified nonprofit agencies serving children and youth ages 0-22 in the Community Foundation's service area. Applications are open from December 1 to February 1 annually, with grants ranging from $500 to $5,000. Youth grantmakers review and award all grants with staff assistance.

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley offers multiple grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations serving Kane and Kendall Counties in Illinois. Programs include Discretionary Grants (Spring and Fall cycles) and YEP Grants, each with specific application timelines and requirements.

The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley's Discretionary Grantmaking Program supports nonprofits in Kane and Kendall counties with capital grants in Arts and Humanities, Education, Health Care, and Social Services. Applicants must submit a Letter of Intent online, complete a site visit, and demonstrate project readiness with completion timeline within one year.