When is the deadline for Community Impact Grants - Spring Cycle (Health & Human Services)?

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Community Impact Grants - Spring Cycle (Health & Human Services)

Q: Who is eligible for Community Impact Grants - Spring Cycle (Health & Human Services)?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

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Funding Amount

$1,500 - $25,000

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Twice a year
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Seed grants are specifically for organizations established less than three years

Overview

Community Impact Grants - Spring Cycle

Twice-yearly signature grant program supporting local nonprofit projects and initiatives that enrich the quality of life for DuPage County residents. The Spring cycle focuses on health and human services.

Geographic Scope: DuPage County, Illinois

Focus Areas (Spring Cycle):

Mental health services
Housing programs
Food insecurity
Health and human services

Grant Types:

Sustain Grants: For established nonprofits with demonstrated track records
Seed Matching Grants: For nonprofits with 501(c)(3) designation for less than three years. These are matching grants where funding is distributed when the matching dollar amount has been secured during the grant period.

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) designated nonprofit organizations
Seed grants are specifically for organizations established less than three years

Key Information:

2025 Spring cycle awarded nearly $1 million to 57 organizations
Nearly 70% of eligible grant applications funded
Network of donor-advised fund representatives and area donors provided more than $500,000 in additional funds
Designed to help nonprofits build strong fundraising foundations and scalable long-term impact

Recent Awards (2025 Spring):

53 Sustain Grants totaling $947,795
4 Seed Matching Grants totaling $16,500
Awards ranged from $1,500 to $25,000

How to Apply

Applications are submitted through the Foundation's grant portal during the designated application period.

Spring 2025 Cycle Details:

Cycle closed after June 13, 2025 awards announcement
Grantees were celebrated at a Grant Open House on June 4, 2025
Next Spring cycle will open in January 2026

General Process:

Review grant guidelines and eligibility requirements
Determine which grant type applies (Sustain or Seed)
Submit application through the Foundation's grant portal
Meet the specified deadline by 5pm CT

Grant Committee Review:

Applications reviewed by volunteer grant committee members
Network of donor-advised fund representatives and area donors involved in funding decisions

For more information:
Visit https://dupagefoundation.org/grants/community-impact.html

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What The Dupage Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 241
Total given: $16.91M
Median grant: $20K
Range: $5,500–$3.5M

By dollars: Illinois 93%, New York 2%, South Carolina <1%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Wheaton, IL; Naperville, IL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
24% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.