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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.

Point of Pride's HRT Access Fund provides direct financial assistance to transgender individuals who cannot afford gender-affirming hormone replacement therapy. Recipients receive 18 months of HRT-related care including telemedical visits, lab work, medical letters, and prescription cost coverage through partner providers.

A youth philanthropy program supporting youth-led and youth-serving projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties in Northern Illinois. The program distributes up to $40,000 annually to community projects, with applications written by youth for projects benefiting youth. Projects must be completed during the spring semester with a final report due June 1st.

The Neighborhood Grants Program supports neighborhood groups working to preserve and improve quality of life at the local level by promoting resident participation and leadership. Funding supports projects that bring neighbors together, strengthen community connections, and produce visible, meaningful improvements within defined geographic areas.

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.

The Minneapolis Foundation, in partnership with the Midwest Environmental Justice Network, NDN Collective, and RE-AMP Network, will award environmental justice grants to community-based nonprofits and eligible organizations working in underserved communities throughout the Great Lakes region. The program distributes $52 million over three years in three tiers (Assessment and Engagement, Community Education and Planning, and Project Development and Implementation) supporting environmental health, air/water quality, healthy homes, food access, green infrastructure, and related priorities.

An annual grant of up to $3,000 awarded to nonprofit organizations or citizen groups seeking to enhance public spaces in McLean County with green plants or trees. Projects must beautify and naturalize parks or common public areas visible to many people, such as school gardens, pollinator gardens, or residential common parks.

The DuPage Foundation's Community Impact Grant Program supports nonprofit initiatives that enhance quality of life for DuPage County residents through a Seed Sustain Strengthen grantmaking model. The program funds health and human services, youth education, workforce development, environment, and animal welfare organizations with 501(c)(3) status.

The JCS Fund supports programs that enrich DuPage County residents through music, arts, culture, health, and education. The Visual Arts and Music Mini-Grant program specifically aims to bring vibrant arts experiences to local communities across DuPage County.

The Glen Ellyn Fund Initiative is a community partnership between the Village of Glen Ellyn and DuPage Foundation that supports local projects enhancing life in Glen Ellyn. The fund prioritizes projects in five key areas: Community Arts and Cultural Programs, Social and Recreational Programs, Environmental Sustainability, Green Space and Open Space, and Infrastructure and Capital Improvements.

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.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation offers three grant programs: Community Grants (year-round, quarterly review), Art Grants (two annual cycles, $250-$3000+), and Women Inspired Network Grants (annual, applications in September). Grants support programs and projects in various fields serving residents of LaSalle, Bureau, Putnam, Marshall, Lee, or Livingston Counties in Illinois.

Community Memorial Foundation's Responsive Grants Program awards funding to 501(c)(3) nonprofits serving 27 communities in Illinois. Grants are awarded bi-annually in spring and fall cycles, supporting program services and general operating expenses aligned with the Foundation's mission and funding priorities.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation offers community grants to non-profit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups throughout LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties in Illinois. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed at the end of each quarter, with awards subject to fund availability and community impact.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation offers three grant programs: Community Grants for programs with significant impact on quality of life in the region (reviewed quarterly, year-round applications), Art Grants for arts programs and performances ($250-$3,000+, two annual cycles), and Women Inspired Network Grants for programs enhancing and empowering women and children.

The Women Inspired Network awards grants to local nonprofit organizations that support and empower women and children in LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties, Illinois. Applications are accepted annually in September, with grant awards presented at an annual Celebration of Giving in December.

The Arts of Starved Rock Country Fund offers grants twice yearly to support arts and arts programs in LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties, Illinois. Eligible applicants include nonprofit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups that demonstrate 501(c)(3) status and use funds for charitable arts purposes serving broad audiences.

Legacy Foundation is committing up to $600,000 over two years to support 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in Lake County, Indiana that have experienced documented financial loss due to federal or state funding reductions or contract terminations. Grants of up to $40,000 per organization per rolling 12-month period are available, with applications accepted on a rolling basis starting February 1, 2026.

The Starved Rock Country Community Foundation offers Community Grants to non-profit organizations, schools, libraries, and community groups throughout LaSalle, Bureau, and Putnam Counties in Illinois. Applications are accepted year-round and reviewed quarterly, with successful applicants notified within four weeks after each quarter ends.