Service Club of Chicago

The Service Club of Chicago Grant Awards

Who can apply: Applicants must have 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status, be recognized as nonprofits by the State of Illinois, have operated for at least three years, demonstrate financial stability, and provide the latest IRS Form 990 and required financial statements. The applicant's central office must be within a 25-mile radius of The Service Club office at 233 East Erie, Chicago. Requests must be for non-recurring expenses not covered by the organization's normal operating budget; operating expenses such as employee compensation, professional services, rent, mortgage payments, and ongoing monthly bills are not eligible. At least two vendor bids must be provided for each requested item, subject to exceptions. Recipients from the preceding year are ineligible for the following three consecutive calendar years.

Deadline: Applications accepted annually from December 1 through January 15 at 5:00 p.m. The next stated deadline is January 15, 2027 at 5:00 p.m.