Funding Amount

$500 - $5,000 (averaging $1,200)

Deadline

November 7, 2026

39 days left

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Current deadline
November 7, 2026
Tracked since
April 2026

Deadlines typically fall in: November

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

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Geography

  • Located in or serving Evanston, Skokie, or Rogers Park

Required status

  • 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

  • Must describe how request supports food insecurity focus area
  • Award Amount: Generally $500–$5,000, averaging $1,200

Overview

Background: The WCE is celebrating the 25th year of its Community Grants Program.

Focus Area (2025-2026 Cycle): Food insecurity

Geographic Scope: Evanston, Skokie, and Rogers Park, IL

Eligibility:

  • Nonprofit 501(c)(3) organizations
  • Located in or serving Evanston, Skokie, or Rogers Park
  • Must describe how request supports food insecurity focus area

About the Organization:

  • Nearly 300 women members from the North Shore and beyond
  • Dedicated to community service, philanthropic work, and friendship
  • Annually donates more than $110,000 and 2,500 volunteer hours to local nonprofits

Address: 1702 Chicago Avenue, Evanston, IL 60201

How to Apply

How to Apply

1. Complete the 2025-26 Community Grants Application
2. Describe how your request supports the giving focus of food insecurity
3. Submit by Friday, November 7, 2025 at 5:00 PM CST

Required Information:

  • Organization details

  • Project/program description

  • Demonstration of food insecurity focus alignment

  • Budget/funding request
  • Submission Format: Online application portal (see application_url below)

    What The Woman's Club of Evanston actually gave

    Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

    Grants in 2025
    2
    Total given
    $169K
    Median grant
    $85K
    Range
    $67K–$102K
    • By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Evanston, IL.

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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    • Nonprofits
    • Food security
    • Small grants

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