Through a Seed Sustain Strengthen grantmaking model, the signature grant program supports initiatives that enhance the quality of life for DuPage County residents, providing essential support to the community’s nonprofits.
Donor Name: DuPage Foundation
State: Illinois
County: DuPage County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/06/2026
Size of the Grant: $100,000 to $500,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Focus Areas
Applications will be considered in the following areas:
- Health & Human Services
- Youth Education
- Workforce Development
- Environment
- Animal Welfare.
Funding Information
- Seed Grants
- Organizations that have had their 501(c)(3) designation for less than three years are eligible to apply for a 1:1 matching grant up to $5,000. These grants are intended to help new organizations raise funds from individual donors and through fundraising events. If awarded a grant, funding will be distributed when proof that the matching dollar amount has been secured. Matching funds must be raised during the grant period.
- Sustain Grants
- Organizations that have had their 501(c)(3) designation for more than three years may apply for grant funding up to a maximum of:
- $25,000 for programs in the areas of Health & Human Services, Youth Education, Workforce Development, and Environment
- $10,000 for Animal Welfare programs.
- Organizations that have had their 501(c)(3) designation for more than three years may apply for grant funding up to a maximum of:
Eligibility Criteria
Applications to the Community Impact grant program will be accepted from not-for-profit charitable organizations that:
- Are public charities classified as exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code.
- Primarily serve DuPage County residents (50% or more of total clients); or
- Provide services in facilities physically located in DuPage County; or
- Have a demonstrated presence such as an existing track record of programming with specific DuPage-focused outcomes, a DuPage-specific budget and board members located in DuPage.
For more information, visit DuPage Foundation.
