Ecumenical Education Fund Grant

The Ecumenical Education Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of Grundy County, provides financial support to churches and Christian-based nonprofits in Grundy County. This fund aims to foster educational initiatives, evangelical outreach, energy efficiency projects, and emergency aid. Applications are accepted year-round, with specific deadlines for larger grants. This funding opportunity is designed to empower community-driven efforts that enrich the lives of local residents.

NOTE: Nonprofits serving (or wanting to serve) Grundy County are welcome to submit applications at any time of year.  Our Grants Program is aligned with our fiscal year (Jan-Dec) and is active until that year's funds are spent. Applications are due by the 3rd Monday of the month for review by the Grants Committee on the 1st Wednesday.  Grants over $1,000 must be approved by the full CFGC Board of Trustees on the 3rd Thursday.
The Community Foundation of Grundy County supports nonprofits who serve Grundy County, plus the community as a whole.
This donor-designed fund is available for Grundy County churches and Christian-based nonprofits who are seeking funding for:
Evangelical (new broadcast radio/web, annual global missionary speakers via web, send young adult missionaries abroad, establish new church) Routine outreach funding is unlikelyEnergy Efficiency (prioritize fastest paybacks based on actual energy savings vs. cost)Emergency (aid/maintenance)Education (ministry intern expenses, scholarship, training, youth summer camp, mission trip)

Ineligibility

Grants from CFGC unrestricted funds are generally NOT awarded to/for: Individuals,Scholarships, Religious denominations, Disease-specific organizations, Operational budgets, and Extracurricular trips/travel.