The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is pleased to announce the 2025 DKG Mini-Grant recipients. The DKG Mini-Grant program was established by the Zeta Chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma Society International, whose members are women educators from Boone and Winnebago Counties. It is funded by two endowments established in memory of local educators and Zeta members Blanche J. Martin and Lana P. Smith.
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is thrilled to announce the first-ever recipients of the Marion L. Bates Endowment for Faculty Enrichment Grants, seven teachers from four different schools in Rockford Public School District 205. The seven recipients, their schools, and their awarded activities are as follows:
The application for CFNIL’s Spring Scholarship cycle is now open! CFNIL is the region's largest private scholarship provider, with over 130 unique scholarships totaling over $550,000 to be awarded this year. There are three application cycles (Fall, Winter/Main, and Spring), each with its own application and timeline. Each cycle's application is accessed via CFNIL's online application portal. The Spring cycle opened on March 1 and closes April 1. This cycle includes two scholarships:
The Jefferson and Wallace Scholarship has been launched to honor the life and legacy of former Illinois State Representative Charles E. Jefferson, a dedicated public servant, mentor, and community leader. The scholarship will provide financial support to students pursuing careers in political science, public administration, public policy, or law, ensuring that Rep. Jefferson’s commitment to service continues through the next generation of leaders.
The Illinois Gives Tax Credit Act: A Primer on an exciting opportunity for individual and corporate donors as well as for non-profit organizations looking to build a sustainable source of funding.
December 1 was opening day for the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) Winter/Main scholarship application! CFNIL is the region's largest private scholarship provider, with over 125 unique scholarships totaling over $550,000 to be awarded this year. There are three application cycles (Fall, Winter/Main, and Spring), each with its own application and timeline.
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois administers two grant programs that support teachers with the goal of enhancing and improving the quality of education in our community. The applications for both programs are open now and will remain open until January 13, 2025.DKG MINI GRANTS: Designed for teachers seeking financial support for special classroom activities and materials. This unique program is provided by teachers, for teachers!
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is feeling extra thankful as we announce the recipients of Community Grants for the 2024 program cycle: $1.73 million granted to 88 organizations in support of projects, programs, and events benefiting the people of Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties.
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), in partnership with the Rockford Register Star and the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE), is thrilled to announce the finalists for the 2024 Excalibur and Excelsior Awards.
Rockford Public Library (RPL), the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), and Rock Valley College Foundation (RVCF) are excited to announce the annual Community Scholarship Fair will be held this December 3!
Today, November 1, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) FALL SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION opens! CFNIL is the region's largest private scholarship provider, with over 125 unique scholarships totaling over $500,000 to be awarded this year. There are three application cycles (Fall, Winter/Main, and Spring), each with its own application and timeline. Each cycle's application is accessed via CFNIL's online application portal.
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), in partnership with the Rockford Register Star and the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE), is pleased to announce the names of the 2024 Excalibur and Excelsior Awards selection committee members. An independent selection committee, comprised of Northern Illinois residents from across the region and representing diverse communities and perspectives, will review the applications and select finalists and recipients (four Community Champions and the Excalibur and Excelsior winners).
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is now accepting applications for the In Youth We Trust (IYWT) youth grant program until 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 2024.
On behalf of the Advisory Committee for Winnebago County Mental and Behavioral Health, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is distributing a request for proposal to invite prospective consultants to provide consulting services to review and develop an approach to address access and coordination of behav
2024 Community Grants Meetings, Workshops, and Work SessionsThinking about applying for a 2024 Community Grant? A first-time applicant or looking for guidance? In addition to the ever-available option to just drop us an email or give us a call, there are three "official" opportunities to work with CFNIL staff this Community Grants season:
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is excited to announce the Community Grants Program application opening for the 2024 cycle. Nonprofits providing services in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties are invited to apply via CFNIL’s online application portal until 5:00pm on Thursday, August 15 (815 Day!).
Today, as we enter Pride Month 2024, CFNIL is honored to announce a new endowment. Andrew Mertzenich, local attorney and Chair of the Rockford Pride Parade Committee, has established an endowment with the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to support the Rockford Area Pride Parade FOREVER!This fund supports the activities of the Rockford Area Pride Committee, with priority given to Rockford Area Pride Parade expenses.Should the Pride Parade cease to operate, the fund balance will be used to establish a scholarship fund for LGBTQIA+ students.
In honor of the Memorial Day holiday, CFNIL will be closed Monday, May 27. We hope your weekend is filled with celebrating and remembering the sacrifices given by so many for the benefit of us all.
