DCCF: YEP Grants
Funding Amount
Up to US $2,500
Deadline
Deadline not published
Grant Type
Foundation
Overview
The DCCF: YEP Grants, managed by the DeKalb County Community Foundation, engage youth in philanthropy, fostering a commitment to community service. Starting in 2025, only select grant applications will receive site visits based on specific criteria, while others will be evaluated solely on submitted information. This program aims to inspire young adults to create a lasting impact through philanthropy and community involvement.
New in 2025, site visits will only take place for select grant applications. The YEP committee will make site visit determinations based on several factors. All other applications will be reviewed and determined based on the information submitted
What Dekalb County Community Foundation actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 119
- Total given
- $4.02M
- Median grant
- $14K
- Range
- $5,272–$225K
- By dollars: Illinois 98%, Wisconsin 2%, Florida <1%. Top recipient cities: Dekalb, IL; Sycamore, IL; Hinckley, IL.
- 0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
- 20% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.
Example grants
Rooted for Good · Dekalb, IL
Health / ed / food
$180K
Voluntary Action Center of Northern · Sycamore, IL
Multiple projects
$115K
Dekalb Parks Foundation · Dekalb, IL
Foundation startup
$65K
Village of Waterman · Waterman, IL
Economic development
$38K
Dekalb School District · Dekalb, IL
Music instruments
$30K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Youth programs
- Nonprofits
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