Community Small Grants
Funding Amount
$500 - $5,000 (averaging $1,200)
Deadline
Expected ~November
Based on past cycles
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
- Complete the 2025-26 Community Grants Application
- Describe how your request supports the giving focus of food insecurity
- 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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