DCCF: Emergency Grants

The DCCF Emergency Grants provide crucial support to nonprofit and governmental organizations in DeKalb County, IL, facing urgent funding needs due to unforeseen events. This initiative aims to ensure that essential services continue without interruption. Eligible applicants include 501(c)(3) nonprofits and public sector organizations, while avoiding support for routine operational costs and other ineligible expenses. By prioritizing immediate community needs, the DeKalb County Community Foundation fosters resilience and equity within the region.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is dedicated to enhancing the quality of life in DeKalb County, IL by investing in quality programs and initiatives that provide equal opportunities and serve our community.
There are a variety of grant programs offered through the Community Foundation. Emergency Grants
Emergency Grants assist nonprofit organizations and community governmental organizations with urgent funding needs created by an unforeseen event that significantly interrupts essential services.
Emergencies do not include circumstances where routine maintenance or planned capital equipment replacement could have prevented the emergency.

Eligibility

Eligible applicants are 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations and public sector organizations in DeKalb County, Illinois.

Ineligibility

While the Community Foundation remains flexible in considering urgent needs, Emergency Grants are not generally awarded for: General operating expenses.Routine operational costs of projects, programs, and organizations including updating technology.Personnel and/or administrative/overhead costs Meeting budget shortfalls.Capital or operational debt reduction. Providing direct financial assistance to individuals.Costs associated with programs or services provided to citizens outside of DeKalb County, Illinois.Sectarian or religious purposes.Any political campaign or to support attempts to influence legislative issues of a governmental body.Support for transportation, competition, awards, or field trips for school or organizations.