The Skokie Community Foundation (SCF) invites proposals in which organizations collaborate for the benefit of Skokie residents.
Donor Name: Skokie Community Foundation
State: Illinois
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 07/15/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: 1 Year
Details:
SCF seeks to invest in organizations and projects that are poised to make a difference in the lives of Skokie residents and strengthen the community beyond the grant period.
Type of Grant
- Program: Applications may be based upon new initiatives, pilot projects, or continuing improvements to projects that have shown long-term, positive impact
- Funding: SCF typically funds grants in the amount of $5,000, and it has funded compelling proposals with smaller budgets. Proposals may request up to $10,000
- Areas of funding: Preference will be given to proposals that directly address how the project will benefit Skokie residents in areas of clearly identified needs. SCF fosters a supportive, engaged and dynamic community in Skokie through meaningful giving, collaboration and community programming.
Funding Information
- SCF intends to award a total of $25,000
- Proposals may request up to $10,000.
Grant Period
Grants will be made for one year for the period of January 1 through December 31, 2026.
Eligibility Criteria
- Each proposal must be submitted by at least two organizations working together to benefit Skokie residents. Each application must include a joint written statement (which can be brief) detailing that each organization jointly supports the project, and detailing their respective responsibilities and how they will support the proposed project
- One of the co-applicants must be a 501(c)(3) organization, a school, or a government entity, or must have a fiscal sponsor that qualifies as a tax-exempt organization under Sec. 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- All proposals must address issues, concerns and/or opportunities for Skokie and its residents. Proposals must primarily benefit Skokie residents and the majority of those benefiting must be Skokie residents
- Applicants need not be based in Skokie.
For more information, visit SCF.
