Through the Robert K. Dunn Perpetual Charitable Trust Fund (DPCTF), 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: $42,000
Details:
The DPCTF co-trustees believe that it is necessary to invest its limited funds where they will have the greatest impact on youth. Priority will be given to projects and programs directed at youth that:
- Promote participation and racial integration of at-risk or vulnerable youth in team sports
- Assist youth who are abused, neglected, delinquent, or mentally, physically, or emotionally challenged; or
- Reduce violence perpetrated in the community.
Funding Information
This year, the trustees will advise the Community Foundation Board of Directors to grant over $42,000 to one or multiple organizations that provide direct services to youth in the Greater Kankakee River Valley Area.
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.
