News & Events

Last fall, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois made a grant to the Rockford Symphony Orchestra (RSO) to help it reach new and dive...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is now accepting applications for its Community Grants program. All applications must ...

On Friday, September 15, Cheryl and Mike Metcalf will host a benefit concert by JD Shelburne at Timber Pointe Golf Club. Shelburne is a sing...

Last year, CFNIL made a $188,622 grant to the University of Illinois College of Medicine Rockford Residency Program for its project: “Growin...

Last year, CFNIL was honored to award a grant to Rockford Corridor Improvement and Zion West Enterprises for its Expanded Yard Maintenance P...

The Bruce Munro: LIGHT exhibit at the Nicholas Conservatory & Gardens opened in June and will continue to illuminate our region until Novemb...

Are you interesting in applying for Community Grants, CFNIL’s largest and broadest grants program? Come to CFNIL’s annual Grantseekers Meeti...

Our most sincere condolences to all who knew Janet Kjellstrom, who passed away last month at the age of 92.

This week, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois was honored to present a $50,000 check to the Rockford Park District to improve the...

The Club Blue Grants Program supports organizations that supply the basic goods and services that promote the safety, health, and well-being...