The Community Foundation of the Fox River Valley is committed to improving the quality of life in the Fox River Valley by funding programs and initiatives that benefit our local communities. We offer a range of grant opportunities for nonprofit organizations serving residents in Kane and Kendall Counties. Each grant has its own specific requirements, target audience, application process, and deadlines.
For more information or assistance with our grant programs, please contact Jen Borgognoni, Director of Grants, at 630-896-7800 or via email at jborgognoni@cffrv.org.
Charitable organizations can set up an online profile and view grant applications here.
Grant Program | Application Opens | Application Closes | Decisions Announced |
Discretionary Grants – Spring Cycle | Feb. 1 – LOI Opens | March 31 – LOI Due
May 1 – Application Closes |
June |
Discretionary Grants – Fall Cycle | Aug. 1 – LOI Opens | Sept. 30 – LOI Due
Nov. 1 – Application Due |
December |
YEP Grants | Dec. 1 | Feb. 1 | June |
Microsoft Community Empowerment Grants | Feb. 14 | April 1 | April |