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Watch our Good Day Stateline interview, to let everyone know that our Community-Grants Applications are open now-August 20, 2026!

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is excited to announce the Community Grants Program application opening for the 2025 c...

As of April 1, 2025, The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) will now accept applications for the Neighborhood Grants Program ...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is pleased to announce the 2025 DKG Mini-Grant recipients. The DKG Mini-Grant program ...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is thrilled to announce the first-ever recipients of the Marion L. Bates Endowment for Faculty...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois administers two grant programs that support teachers with the goal of enhancing and improving ...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is now accepting applications for the In Youth We Trust (IYWT) youth grant program until 5:00 ...

2024 Community Grants Meetings, Workshops, and Work Sessions Thinking about applying for a 2024 Community Grant? A first-time applicant or l...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is excited to announce the Community Grants Program application opening for the 2024 c...

The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) proudly announces the 2024 Neighborhood Grants Program recipients. The grants, totalin...