The DeKalb County Community Foundation’s Build the Future Grant program provides up to $100,000 to support construction projects for local 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organizations and public sector units of local government.
Donor Name: DeKalb County Community Foundation
State: Illinois
County: DeKalb County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 04/01/2026
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
These grants are intended for projects that involve constructing or renovating planned new facilities or expanding the physical space of existing facilities to better serve the charitable needs of residents in DeKalb County, Illinois. Projects that have already started at the time of application may be eligible for funding.
Eligibility Criteria
- Eligible applicants are 501 (c) 3 nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations, with preference given to 501 (c) 3 organizations that provide direct assistance, services, and/or benefits to DeKalb County, Ill. residents.
- Organizations must be in good standing with the IRS with current filed 990, if applicable.
- Have a valid EIN number.
- Frequency: Applicants can only receive one successful grant every seven (7) years or by permission from the Grants Staff with input from the Community Grants Committee. Please plan your project and grant request accordingly. The grant history of all DCCF programs will be taken into consideration.
- An organization currently receiving a Build the Future Grant is ineligible for a Community Needs Grant during the timeframe of the grant distributions.
For more information, visit DCCF.
