Whether you donate to an existing endowment or create your own, be assured that your passion is our purpose.
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!
90+ Unique Scholarships, nearly $300K in awards, just ONE Application! Application open December 1 - February 1.
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois' Community Grants Program application opens June 20th. CFNIL staff will host two Grantseekers Meetings to provide information and answer questions about this year's Community Grants cycle.
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.