ILSWA Hardship Award
Funding Amount
Varies
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
Foundation
Deadline history & next window
- Cycle
- Annual
- Tracked since
- April 2026
Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.
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Eligible organizations
- Individuals or families experiencing personal hardship including
Other requirements
- Bereavement
- Health issues
- Unexpected financial struggles
Overview
Geographic Scope: Illinois, US
Purpose: The ILSWA Hardship Program was instituted to support individuals or families facing challenges such as bereavement, health issues, or unexpected financial struggles.
Award Description
The chosen recipient will receive the ILSWA share of 50/50 raffle proceeds from both the annual Golf Outing and Holiday Party events for one year. During these events, ILSWA conducts 50/50 raffles where proceeds were traditionally allocated to charities like St Jude Children's Research Hospital and Misericordia. In recent years, the organization decentralized this approach to direct 50/50 earnings toward local causes, including this hardship program.
Eligibility
- Individuals or families experiencing personal hardship including:
- Bereavement
- Health issues
- Unexpected financial struggles
Selection Process
Each application undergoes thorough evaluation by ILSWA, considering a diverse range of qualifications to ensure fair and impactful selection.
Contact
- Website: https://www.ilswa.org/hardshipapplication/
How to Apply
How to Apply
Applications should be submitted through the Hardship Application form available on the ILSWA website at https://www.ilswa.org/hardshipapplication/
Specific application steps, required materials, and submission instructions are available through the hardship application portal.
What Illinois State Wireless Association actually gave
Source: IRS Form 990, 2025
- Grants in 2025
- 2
- Total given
- $40K
- Median grant
- $20K
- Range
- $15K–$25K
- By dollars: Illinois 63%, Tennessee 38%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Memphis, TN.
Example grants
Misericordia Heart of Mercy · Chicago, IL
General charitable
$25K
St Jude · Memphis, TN
$15K
Focus Areas & Funding Uses
Fields of Work
- Hardship
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