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Community Needs/Marvin Unrestricted Fund Grants

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Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

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Overview

Community Needs/Marvin Unrestricted Fund Grants

Overview: The Foundation for Northwest Illinois awards grants from the Community Needs/Marvin Unrestricted Fund to support nonprofit organizations addressing critical community needs.

Geographic Scope: Northwest Illinois (Carroll, Jo Daviess, and Stephenson counties)

Funding Focus Areas:

  • Community composting initiatives

  • Accessibility programs and upgrades

  • Preventative dental care programs for seniors

  • Arts and cultural programs

  • Other collaborative, inclusive, and responsive community initiatives

    • Funder Priorities:

  • Collaborative initiatives

  • Inclusive programs

  • Responsive to current and emerging community needs

  • Create critical impact aligned with organizational values

  • Interconnected priorities

    • Contact Information:

  • The Foundation for Northwest Illinois

  • Main Office: 1525 S. Forest Rd., Suite 200, Freeport, IL 61032

  • Galena Office: 800 Spring St., Galena, IL 61032

  • Phone: (815) 801-3035

  • Email: Info@fornwil.org

    • Grant Recipients Requirements:

  • Recipients agree to publicize their grant through media, social media, publications, and professional affiliations

    • Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsartsdental-healthseniorscommunity-services

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