Through the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund (FRWFF), an affiliate of DeKalb County Community Foundation provides grants to nonprofit and public sector organizations primarily in Illinois involving music education.
Donor Name: Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund (FRWFF)
State: Illinois
County: DeKalb County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/01/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
Grantmaking Priorities
FRWFF Board of Advisors believes that it is necessary to invest its limited funds where they will have the greatest impact on music education. Priority will be given to:
- Assist organizations to better respond to clearly defined unmet music education needs of underserved populations.
- Programs and projects that enhance cooperation and collaboration among organizations.
- Support school music departments to provide a positive music experience for students.
- Build upon existing music education programs.
- Support new music education projects.
- Help eligible organizations provide music education scholarships.
- Leveraging funds and in-kind support, such as using “seed” money, “match” and “challenge” grants and funds from multiple sources.
Grant Period
Grants are one-time awards supporting specific projects to be completed within one year.
Eligibility Criteria
Because of the local heritage of Wurlitzer, preference is given to 501(c)3 organizations and public sector organizations serving DeKalb County residents.
For more information, visit DCCF.
