Through the Fine Arts Fund, The Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley will provide grants to non-profit community organizations in the Greater Kankakee River Valley Area.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley
State: Illinois
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 09/16/2022
Grant Size: up to $2,500
Details:
The Fine Arts Fund will award grants in the following areas:
- Painting (ex. Murals, artwork that bring people together)
- Music (ex. Supporting music programs in schools as well as local symphonies, orchestras, bands, and choirs)
- Literature (ex. Sponsoring authors to speak at local libraries)
- Architecture (ex. Supporting programs for children to learn about the field of architecture and local architectural history)
- Sculpture (ex. Commissioning sculptures for shared community spaces)
- Performing Arts (ex. Support to produce local theatre and musicals)
- Film (ex. Support the making of documentaries highlighting local people and history)
Funding Information
In its first Grant Cycle, grants will be awarded up to $2,500 to one or more organization. The Community Foundation will consider only one request from a single (organization) entity.
Eligibility Criteria
- Grant applications are to adhere strictly to the grant application instructions.
- Grant awards are to be made only to those nonprofit organizations and programs operating within the Greater Kankakee River Valley Area.
- Awards through the Robert K. Dunn Perpetual Charitable Trust Fund are made only to organizations currently holding charitable 501(c)(3) classifications as designated by the Internal Revenue Service, or to quasi-governmental agencies, e.g., school districts, libraries, park districts, etc.
- Awards are intended to be made for one year at a time. Multiple-year awards may be considered if circumstances justify; however, potential for sustainability after the grant award period may receive favored judging. Please articulate commitments for sustaining your program.
- The evaluation process may include an on-site visit by Foundation representatives.
- Awardees may reapply in subsequent years by re-submitting full applications in subsequent funding cycles.
Projects Generally Not Funded
While the DPCTF attempts to remain flexible to youth needs, in general, grants are not intended to support:
- Religious purposes (However, grants may be given to religious organizations for programs or projects that are consistent with the DPCTF grant priorities)
- Purchase of advertising
- Capital or operation debt reduction; however, capital items needed for training purposes will be considered
- Political campaigns or to support attempts to influence legislative issues of any governmental body
- Multiple proposals from one organization
For more information, visit Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley.
