Rosie Fund Grant

The Rosie Fund Grant aims to support not-for-profit organizations addressing the unmet needs of women in Kankakee County. Grants ranging from $500 to $2,500 are awarded annually to those meeting specific eligibility criteria, including 501(c)(3) status. The fund prioritizes services related to education, healthcare, childcare, and basic necessities. Notably, grants are confidential and aimed at female clients, with the intention to alleviate financial burdens not covered by traditional resources.

Rosie Fund Grant Competition
The Rosie Fund exists to channel financial aid resources to existing not-for-profit organizations for the express purpose of alleviating unmet needs of women in Kankakee County that are not funded through traditional financial resources, and is administered by the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley. The Rosie Fund typically awards grants between $500 and $2,500 annually to local not-for-profits that provide services for women.

Eligibility

Grant awards are to be made only to those nonprofit organizations and programs operating within the Greater Kankakee River Valley Area.Awards through the Rosie Fund are made only to organizations currently holding charitable 501(c)(3) classifications as designated by the Internal Revenue Service, or to quasigovernmental agencies, e.g., school districts, libraries, park districts, etcCriteria for grant distribution within your agency would include the following:
Must be femaleNo traditional resources are available, or adequate or exhausted, for the particular situationFunds to be used for client services such as:EducationHealth CareChild CareBasic necessities (i.e. lodging, transportation, clothing, etc.)Funds distributed to the provider of the service, not directly to the individual unless some purpose such as transportation.Distributions will be confidentialFunds can be carried over to the following yearThe Community Foundation will consider only one request from a single (organization) entity.

Ineligibility

While the Community Foundation attempts to remain flexible to community needs, in general, grants are not intended to support:Religious purposes (However, grants may be given to religious organizations for programs or projects that are consistent with the Rosie Fund grant priorities)Purchase of advertising
Capital or operation debt reduction; however, capital items needed for training purposes will be consideredPolitical campaigns or to support attempts to influence legislative issues of any governmental bodyMultiple proposals from one organizationAre There Expense Categories Discouraged by the Community Foundation which could jeopardize selection?Expenses for technology with shorter-term life/use.
Administrative costs (particularly salary, fringe benefits, space, general office expenses such as utilities, office equipment, supplies, etc.)