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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!
130+ Unique Scholarships, over $500K in awards, just ONE Application! Application open December 1 - February 1.
In partnership with the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence and the Rockford Register Star, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is pleased to announce the return of the Excalibur and Excelsior Awards. Nominations are open NOW!
Announcing the CFNIL Scholarship Class of 2023
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is pleased to announce its 2023 scholarship recipients: 215 scholarships worth up to $429,677 to local students. The scholarships will support the post-secondary educational aspirations of 185 local students from 29 high schools.