DeKalb County Community Foundation accepting spring grant applications

SYCAMORE – The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring Community Needs Grants and Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants.

Nonprofit and public sector organizations are encouraged to apply.

Learn more or apply online at dekalbccf.org/grant-programs.

The Community Needs Grants program now offers funding of up to $20,000, while the new Build the Future Grants program provides up to $100,000 for eligible projects. Build the Future Grants are specifically designed to support the construction and expansion of facilities that meet the charitable needs of DeKalb County residents.

This program replaces the large request category of the foundation’s Community Needs Grants, directing all construction and expansion requests from eligible organizations to the Build the Future Grants program. Applications are accepted annually from Jan. 1 to May 15.

Community Needs Grants support the capital needs of local nonprofit and public sector organizations. Funding is made possible through ongoing donor generosity to Community Impact Funds, Field of Interest Funds and Donor Advised Funds at the Community Foundation. Last year, this grant program provided $272,426 to address needs and support projects in DeKalb County. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. March 1.

Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants support music education for nonprofit and public sector organizations throughout the greater Chicago area. Funding is made possible through the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation. Because of Wurlitzer’s local heritage, preference is given to organizations serving DeKalb County residents. Last year, this grant program provided $247,800 to support music education. The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. March 1.

For questions on grants programs or additional assistance, contact the grants staff at grants@dekalbccf.org or 815-748-5383.