The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is accepting applications for the ‘In Youth We Trust Youth Grants’.
Donor Name: Community Foundation of Northern Illinois
State: Illinois
County: Boone County (IL), Ogle County (IL), Stephenson County (IL), Winnebago County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 11/16/2023
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
The In Youth We Trust (IYWT) Council is a youth philanthropy program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL). Established with a grant from the Ford Foundation in 1994 and endowed by a local donor, this program teaches grantmaking, volunteerism, and leadership skills to today’s youth, preparing them to be the positive change of tomorrow. Since its’ inception, IYWT has granted over $500,000 to youth projects in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson and Winnebago counties. Through this journey, both the IYWT Council and the grantees gain in-depth experiential knowledge of the nonprofit sector and the needs of their community. This knowledge will add to their growing skill set and benefit them long into their adult lives.
The IYWT Council is made up of high school-aged students from Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties. They aspire to build a diverse group of students who are engaged in their community, critical thinkers, open to others, and dedicated to improving the world around them. This year, the Council’s grantmaking will focus on community projects and programs which support youth mental health.
Types of Projects
For the 2023-2024 program years, IYWT is focusing on. All proposals should address an issue that faces youth in your community:
- Event: The duration of the charitable activity described in the proposal is less than a week. Example: Dance-a-Thon or a resource fair.
- Project: The duration of the charitable activity described in the proposal has a beginning and ending date, and lasts between one week and three years. Example: A summer-long camp or distributing care packages to homeless youth.
- Program: The duration of the charitable activity described in the proposal is ongoing. Example: A year-round after school program.
- Capital/Commodity: If you are purchasing equipment, a commodity, or making a minor capital improvement that will allow you to serve or further your ability to serve youth. If a capital/commodity purchase is not the primary expense of a charitable activity, choose Event/Project/Program as appropriate. Examples: Purchase a refrigerator to store food, purchase a fan for gymnasium.
Funding Information
The maximum that an organization can request is $3,000.
Eligibility Criteria
- To be eligible to apply for funding from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois‘ IYWT Grant, an applicant must have a sponsoring or parent organization that is a 501(c3) nonprofit organization (if you are new non-profit, you will need to have your IRS Determination Letter by the application deadline) OR a religious organization, unit of government, or public university/college.
- The proposal must describe a charitable activity that is both driven by and benefit local youth in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson or Winnebago counties.
- Applicants must:
- Have a proposed project planned and implemented by individuals that are 19 years old or younger.
- Involve youth in every aspect of the grantmaking process.
- IYWT looks for a proposal that:
- Promotes collaboration and teamwork. Provides solutions to community issues.
- Helps youth recognize the important role they play within their communities.
- Has a clear and practical plan for implementation. Has a realistic budget
- Has measurable and meaningful results.
Ineligibility
IYINT will not fund:
- Individuals
- For-profit organizations
- Adult-inspired and adult-implemented youth programs. Adult advisors are encouraged to provide guidance, but are not allowed to write the application or be the primary organizers of the project.
- Salaries for adult advisors or coordinators
- Projects and programs that promote a religion or require participation in religious activities as a condition for receiving services. Grants may be made to faith-based organizations for other purposes.
For more information, visit CFNI.
