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Support for charitable activities that benefit the people and places of northern Illinois. Over $1.7M is distributed each year through the Community Grants Program alone!
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2024 CFNIL Community Grants Program Awards Announced
CFNIL is pleased to announce the 2024 Community Grants Program awards: over $1.73M awarded to 88 local nonprofits, supporting programs and projects that benefit the people of Northern Illinois!