BJWC Community Grants

Mission Alignment: BJWC awards community grants to organizations in line with their mission to benefit women, children, and seniors.

Eligibility Requirements

To qualify for a grant, your organization must:

• Be a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization
• Provide services within the Northwest Suburbs (Illinois)
• Provide services that align with BJWC's mission to support children, women, and the elderly

Geographic Scope

• Northwest suburbs of Illinois
• Focus on Barrington-area and surrounding communities

Application Timeline

• Applications Open: Early in fiscal year (2025/2026 cycle)
• Application Deadline: April 1st
• Notification Date: Mid-April (by April 13th)
• Award Ceremony: May 1st (Grant Awards Ceremony at Campus Life Center, downtown Barrington)

2025 Grant Recipients (Reference)

Bacoa, Barrington Area Conservation Trust, Barrington Children's Choir, Barrington Giving Day, Barrington Youth and Family Services, BStrong Together, Fellowship Housing Corporation (FHS), GiGi's Playhouse Inc, Home of The Sparrow Inc, Hunger Resource Network, Kaleidoscope School of Fine Art 501c3, Lake County Haven, Lifespan, Little City, Mane in Heaven Miniature Therapy Horses, Music Blocks, My Density Matters, Palatine Citizens Police Academy Alumni, Refuge for Women, Royal Family Kids Camp, Shelter Inc, SOUL Harbour, Ranch Animal Therapy Program, Special Gifts Theatre, Walk On

Contact Information

• Mailing Address: PO Box 803, Barrington, IL 60011

Philanthropy Committee

• 2025/2026 Co-Chairs: Katie Johnson & Emily Rosencrans

Grant Application Process

1. Obtain Application Form
   • Available on BJWC website at bjwc.org/grant-application
2. Submission Deadline
   • Applications due by April 1st
3. Application Requirements
   • Submit via online form (specific format TBD on application portal)
   • Organization must be 501(c)(3) verified
   • Demonstrate services in Northwest Suburbs
   • Show alignment with BJWC mission (women, children, elderly)
4. Timeline
   • Submit by April 1st
   • Recipients notified by April 13th
   • Award Ceremony: May 1st at Campus Life Center, downtown Barrington, 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
5. Questions