Community Foundation for McHenry County: Transformational Grant

The Community Foundation for McHenry County offers Transformational Grants aimed at supporting innovative projects that address community challenges. These grants encourage collaboration among agencies and are open to 501(c)(3) public charities and local government entities. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to serving McHenry County residents, ensuring projects align with the Foundation's mission. Not eligible are organizations needing fiscal sponsors or those promoting religious activities. Grant funds cannot be used for capital campaigns or individual support.

The purpose of The Community Foundation for McHenry County’s grant opportunities is to move forward in our mission of “connecting people who care with causes that matter” by supporting the charitable organizations that provide vital community resources to the residents of McHenry County.
Transformational Grants
Transformational Grants are designed to support a work in progress, or a bold idea, that will result in measurable solutions to identified community problems. Transformational Grants must be consistent with the mission, values and priorities of the applicant and The Foundation.
Transformational Grants are intended for a wide variety of projects or programs. Support may be requested for advancing current projects or programs or starting a new project or program.

Eligibility

Collaboration among agencies is required and will be considered during the review process.Proposals must demonstrate that the project will serve the residents of McHenry County.Eligible Applicants:501(c)3 public charities in good standing in the state of Illinois.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does NOT currently fund:Organizations that require a fiscal sponsor to receive grants or tax-deductible donations.
Nonprofits without proof of 501(c)3 determination provided by the IRS
Applications for programs that promote or require religious doctrine for participation. Grant funds may not be used for capital campaigns or improvements, endowments, fundraising events, partisan political activities, or to support an individual.