The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is accepting ap[plications for its In Youth We Trust Youth Grants.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
State: Illinois
County: Boone County (IL), Ogle County (IL), Stephenson County (IL), Winnebago County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/08/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The In Youth We Trust (IYWT) Council is a youth philanthropy program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL). Established with a grant from the Ford Foundation in 1994 and endowed by a local donor, this program teaches grantmaking, volunteerism, and leadership skills to today’s youth, preparing them to be the positive change of tomorrow. Since its’ inception, IYWT has granted over $500,000 to youth projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties. Through this journey, both the IYWT Council and the grantees gain in-depth experiential knowledge of the nonprofit sector and the needs of their community. This knowledge will add to their growing skill set and benefit them long into their adult lives.
Types of Projects
All proposals should address an issue that youth in your community face. Your project must be one of the following:
- Event: The duration of the charitable activity described in the proposal is less than a week. Example: Dance-a-Thon or a resource fair.
- Project: The duration of the charitable activity described in the proposal has a beginning and ending date, and lasts between one week and three years. Example: A summer-long camp or distributing care packages to homeless youth.
- Program: The duration of the charitable activity described in the proposal is ongoing. Example: A year-round after school program.
- Capital/Commodity: If you are purchasing equipment, a commodity, or making a minor capital improvement that will allow you to serve or further your ability to serve youth. If a capital/commodity purchase is not the primary expense of a charitable activity, choose Event/Project/Program as appropriate. Examples: Purchase a refrigerator to store food, purchase a fan for gymnasium.
Funding information
Organizations may apply for a maximum of $3,000.
Eligibility Criteria
To be eligible to apply for funding from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois’ IYWT Grant, an applicant must have a sponsoring or parent organization that is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (if you are new non-profit, you will need to have your IRS Determination Letter by the application deadline) OR a religious organization, unit of government, or public university/college.
The proposal must describe a charitable activity that is both driven by and benefit local youth in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson or Winnebago counties.
- Applicants must:
- Have a proposed project planned and implemented by individuals that are 19 years old or younger.
- Involve youth in every aspect of the grantmaking process.
- IYWT looks for a proposal that:
- Promotes collaboration and teamwork.
- Provides solutions to community issues.
- Helps youth recognize the important role they play within their communities.
- Has a clear and practical plan for implementation.
- Has a realistic budget.
- Has measurable and meaningful results.
For more information, visit CFNIL.
