The City of DeKalb is now accepting applications for its 2026 Human Services Funding.
Donor Name: City of DeKalb
State: Illinois
County: All Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/14/2025
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
The City provides funding to local non-nonprofits providing direct support to local DeKalb residents, including but not limited to:
- People who are homeless or at risk of homelessness
- Individuals experiencing substance abuse or mental health challenges
- Victims of domestic and/or sexual violence
- Neglected or abused children
- At-risk children and youth
- Elderly individuals and persons with disabilities
- Households with low to moderate income levels.
Priority will be given to programs that address critical community issues, such as:
- Homelessness and housing insecurity
- Food insecurity
- Support for vulnerable populations, including the elderly, individuals with disabilities, and youth.
Grant funds must be used directly for client services and tangible supports. Funds cannot be used for salaries, benefits, agency operations, or unrelated expenses such as party supplies or entertainment.
Grant Period
1/1/26 to 12/31/26.
Eligibility Criteria
Applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization in good standing.
For more information, visit City of DeKalb.
