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Robert K. Dunn Perpetual Charitable Trust Fund Grant – Illinois

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

Proposals are reviewed, evaluated, and recommended by the DPCTF co-trustees with the Community Foundation Board of Directors approving the final award recommendations. Because the Foundation cannot fund all the requests it receives, the DPCTF co-trustees and the Board of Directors rely on the following general policies and considerations for award selections.
  • 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.