Youth Development Grants in Illinois

Speh Family Foundation Annual Grant Program

From Albert J and Claire R Speh Foundation

Who can apply: Open to nonprofit organizations that fit the foundation's funding areas and initiative priorities. The foundation does not accept unsolicited grant proposals. Previous grantees are encouraged to contact the Executive Director before the LOI deadline to confirm fit. Approved requests must reapply each year; grants are not automatically renewed.

Youth Development & Education Grants

From Wheeler Family Charitable Foundation

Community Needs Grants (CFCI)

From Community Foundation of Central Illinois Depositor

Who can apply: Open to tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations, organizations using a 501(c)(3) fiscal agent, churches, schools, and units of government. Supports new or existing programs that positively benefit central Illinois. Organization must be current on grant evaluations.

Community Needs Grants

From Peoria Area Community Foundation

Who can apply: Open to organizations with 501(c)(3) status, fiscal sponsors that are 501(c)(3)s, churches, schools, or units of government. Programs must benefit individuals within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, IL excluding Knox and McLean Counties. One application per grant program per year; applicants must be current on grant evaluations.

Community Impact Grant Program (Seed • Sustain • Strengthen)

From Dupage Community Foundation

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations that primarily serve DuPage County residents; includes organizations serving at least 50% DuPage County residents, those providing services in facilities located in DuPage County, or those with demonstrated DuPage-focused outcomes.

Allianz Foundation for North America Grant Program

From Allianz Foundation for North America

Who can apply: 501(c)(3) nonprofit organizations in the US and Canada; proposed work must create or significantly expand personal and professional growth experiences for high-school/GED-aged teenagers and young adults ages 16-25; projects must serve one or more of the Foundation’s selected cities; applications are evaluated on seven equally weighted criteria centered on empowering young people to shape a secure future for themselves, their communities, and/or the world.