Community Impact Grants - Fall Cycle (Youth Education, Workforce Development, Environment, Animal Welfare)

Community Impact Grants - Fall Cycle

Overview: Twice-yearly signature grant program supporting local nonprofit projects and initiatives that enrich the quality of life for DuPage County residents. The Fall cycle focuses on youth education, workforce development, environment, and animal welfare.

Geographic Scope: DuPage County, Illinois

Focus Areas (Fall Cycle):

Youth education

Workforce development (added 2025)

Environment

Animal welfare

Key Information:

2025 Fall cycle awarded nearly $750,000 to 57 organizations

Nearly 60% of eligible grant applications were funded

Network of donor-advised fund representatives and area donors provided more than $250,000 in additional funds to boost grant budgets

Workforce development is a new category as of Fall 2025, funded by a generous donation from the Martin and Patricia Jahn Foundation

Workforce Development Focus:
New for 2025, this category funds programs that:

Build skills

Open career pathways

Expand access to quality jobs

Support long-term economic stability

Help residents secure strong livelihoods

Recent Awards (2025 Fall):

Community Impact total: $519,520 to 32 organizations

- Youth Education: $184,000 (14 organizations)
- Workforce Development: $175,000 (9 organizations)
- Environment: $76,520 (4 organizations)
- Animal Welfare: $84,000 (5 organizations)

Award amounts ranged from $5,000 - $25,000

Contact:
Kait Miller Balsewicz, CFRE, CAP®
Director of Donor & Community Engagement
630.598.5292 | kait@dupagefoundation.org