TFF: Annual Grant Program

The TFF Annual Grant Program supports nonprofit organizations, school districts, and government agencies in Illinois, particularly in counties like Adams and Brown. The program includes rolling grants for requests under $25,000 and cycle grants for larger amounts. Organizations must complete an Interest Form to apply, with opportunities for funding focused on education, families, youth, mental health, and local community needs. The program aims to foster impactful projects that benefit the community.

Required Focus of Application:

• Education, Families, Youth, Mental Health, or Brown County, IL.
• TFF has two Annual Grant application review processes:
• Rolling Grants

Rolling grants are for request of $25,000 and under. Applicant completes the TFF's Interest Form.After TFF staff have reviewed an organization’s Interest Form, applicants are notified via email whether they are invited to submit a grant application.Applications are due within 30 days of Interest Form approval.
Cycle Grants
Cycle grants are for requests of $25,001+Applicant completes TFF’s Interest Form by the Interest Form deadline for Cycle Grants (see Pre Propsal deadline above). The form requests basic information about the organization and their grant request so foundation staff can ensure alignment with TFF’s grant program requirements.After TFF staff have reviewed an organization’s Interest Form, applicants are notified via email whether they are invited to submit a grant application.The Cycle Grant Application is due by the Full Proposal deadline above.

Eligibility

Nonprofit organizations, school districts, or government agencies located in or substantially serving the following Illinois counties: Adams, Brown, Cass, Greene, Hancock, McDonough, Morgan, Pike, Schuyler, and Scott. Tracy family members living outside these counties may issue a very limited number of invitations to organizations in their communities.

Ineligibility

The Foundation does not award grants to individuals.