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2026 Grant Cycle / Community Partner Grants

THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION OF WILL

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Partner Grants Program

Funder: The Community Foundation of Will County

Geographic Scope: Will County, Illinois

Priority Areas: Health, education, human services, and the arts

About the Program:
The Community Foundation of Will County's primary grant program awards funds to local nonprofit organizations working in the Foundation's priority areas. The Foundation has a history of awarding grants ranging from $2,000 to $25,000+ depending on the funding cycle and project needs.

Funding History:

2017: $93,324 awarded to 11 nonprofits

2015: $84,930 awarded to 8 nonprofits

2014: $43,050 awarded to 6 nonprofits

2013: $54,500 awarded to 8 nonprofits

2012: $107,400 awarded to 8 nonprofits

Grant Decision Criteria:
According to the Foundation's leadership, grants are awarded based on:

Community needs

Proposals with no other strong source of funding

Collaborative projects

Well-thought-out sustainability plans

Board commitment to raising matching funds

Focus on non-general operating support

One-time capital requests

What They Fund:

Transportation programs for vulnerable populations

Health and hospice services

Youth prevention and mentoring programs

Adult education and workforce development

Food security initiatives

Arts and cultural programs

Technology and equipment for nonprofits

Community gardens and urban agriculture

Housing and domestic violence services

GED and job training programs

What They Don't Fund:

General operating support (typically)

Contact Information:

Phone: (779) 285-2173

Address: 7777 W. Lincoln Hwy, Frankfort, IL 60423

Office Manager: Kristen King, kking@cfwill.org

Development Director: Sheila Sasso, ssasso@cfwill.org

Website: willcountycf.org

How to Apply

Application Process

Online Application:
Applicants submit applications through an online grant application portal beginning on April 1st of each grant cycle.

Information Sessions:
The Foundation hosts informational meetings in March prior to each grant cycle to discuss eligibility guidelines and application process. Attendance is strongly encouraged as significant changes may be made to applications and guidelines year to year.

Past meeting locations have included:

Plainfield Village Hall

Will County Center for Community Concerns

Trinity Services locations

Typical Deadline:
Historically, the application deadline has been May 31st at 11:59 p.m. (FY19 example: May 31st deadline)

Required Materials:
Specific materials not detailed in provided content, but organizations should contact the Foundation or attend an informational meeting for current requirements.

Application Guidelines:
Guidelines are available online at willcountycf.org for each grant cycle.

Note on Changes:
Applicants are advised that grant applications and guidelines may undergo significant changes year to year, making attendance at informational meetings strongly recommended.

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Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

nonprofitsfoundationhealth-disparitieseducationhuman-servicesartstransportationhospiceyouth-programsmentoringworkforce-developmentfood-securitycommunity-gardenshousingdomestic-violence