Annual Grants Program
Funding Amount
Varies by organization
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
Overview
Annual Grants Program
Funder: Highland Park Community Foundation (IL, US)
Overview:
Grants are awarded on an annual basis to qualified nonprofits and governmental agencies that have completed a rigorous application process. Each grant applicant is assigned a liaison from the Foundation's Board of Directors, who meets with the organization to discuss the application process, their services, and the needs they address.
Award Details:
Geographic Scope: Highland Park and Highwood, Illinois
Focus Areas:
Grant Process:
Contact Information:
How to Apply
Application Process
Steps:
1. First-time applicants: Complete initial application form
2. Returning and previously approved applicants: Submit updated application
3. Organization assigned a Board liaison who meets to discuss the application
4. Comprehensive review of governance and finances conducted
5. Grant awards distributed at annual reception (typically October)
Required Materials:
Submission:
Note: Specific narrative questions and detailed requirements not provided in available materials.
What Highland Park Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2024
- Grants in 2024
- 42
- Total given
- $959K
- Median grant
- $14K
- Range
- $5,500–$105K
- By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Highland Park, IL; Northbrook, IL; Waukegan, IL.
- 40% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 7% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Josselyn · Northbrook, IL
General Operating Support and Shooting Recovery
$105K
Highwood Library & Community Center · Highland Park, IL
General Operating Support and Shooting Recovery
$74K
North Suburban Legal Aid Clinic · Highland Park, IL
General Operating Support
$65K
Family Focus HP · Highland Park, IL
Program Support
$56K
Highland Park Community Early Learning Center · Highland Park, IL
General Operating Support
$53K
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