The DeKalb County Community Foundation is seeking applications for its Promise Grant.
Donor Name: DeKalb County Community Foundation
State: Illinois
County: DeKalb County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/01/2025
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The Promise Grant program is supported by two charitable Funds at the Foundation:
- The Promise Fund – El Fondo de la Promesa – awards grants to charitable organizations that build belonging and empower people in DeKalb County who are marginalized and labeled as ‘other’.
- Howard & Mildred Eychaner Fund – awards grants to charitable organizations addressing affordable housing and healthcare needs of residents within DeKalb Township.
Priorities
Proposed projects are evaluated based on how well they address the following priorities:
- Empower underserved populations by increasing their participation in community life
- Foster leadership development within marginalized groups
- Promote understanding, inclusion, and cultural awareness
- Enhance education and overall quality of life
- Strengthen organizations that can shift community perspectives
- Address healthcare and affordable housing needs within DeKalb Township
Funding Information
Requests for funding should not exceed $5,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Organizations eligible to apply for a Promise Grant are:
- Agencies operating as a 501(c)3 nonprofit organizationsin DeKalb County, Illinois, specifically those agencies working to empower underserved people with specific or one-time needs
- School districts, schools, or education entities
- Churches and church-related groups, if proposed program is not religious in nature and does not require a religious commitment to participate
- Municipal or governmental entities
For more information, visit DCCF.
