The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), in partnership with the Rockford Register Star and the Northern Illinois Center for Nonprofit Excellence (NICNE), is pleased to announce the names of the 2024 Excalibur and Excelsior Awards selection committee members. An independent selection committee, comprised of Northern Illinois residents from across the region and representing diverse communities and perspectives, will review the applications and select finalists and recipients (four Community Champions and the Excalibur and Excelsior winners).
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is now accepting applications for the In Youth We Trust (IYWT) youth grant program until 5:00 p.m. on November 8, 2024.
On behalf of the Advisory Committee for Winnebago County Mental and Behavioral Health, the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is distributing a request for proposal to invite prospective consultants to provide consulting services to review and develop an approach to address access and coordination of behav
2024 Community Grants Meetings, Workshops, and Work SessionsThinking about applying for a 2024 Community Grant? A first-time applicant or looking for guidance? In addition to the ever-available option to just drop us an email or give us a call, there are three "official" opportunities to work with CFNIL staff this Community Grants season:
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is excited to announce the Community Grants Program application opening for the 2024 cycle. Nonprofits providing services in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties are invited to apply via CFNIL’s online application portal until 5:00pm on Thursday, August 15 (815 Day!).
Today, as we enter Pride Month 2024, CFNIL is honored to announce a new endowment. Andrew Mertzenich, local attorney and Chair of the Rockford Pride Parade Committee, has established an endowment with the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to support the Rockford Area Pride Parade FOREVER!This fund supports the activities of the Rockford Area Pride Committee, with priority given to Rockford Area Pride Parade expenses.Should the Pride Parade cease to operate, the fund balance will be used to establish a scholarship fund for LGBTQIA+ students.
In honor of the Memorial Day holiday, CFNIL will be closed Monday, May 27. We hope your weekend is filled with celebrating and remembering the sacrifices given by so many for the benefit of us all.
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) proudly announces the 2024 Neighborhood Grants Program recipients. The grants, totaling $25,782.21, will be awarded to 11 groups and organizations (listed below) working to improve the quality of life in their neighborhoods.
The Greater Rockford Pantry Coalition (GRPC) started the Mayor’s Hunger Campaign and announced a new partnership with the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) on May 15th.Donations are distributed equally across the nine local pantries in the GRPC. The coalition’s president said when you tell people in the community there’s a need, they reach out to help.
Congratulations to the CFNIL Scholarship Class of 2024: 200+ Students Awarded over $540,000!The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) is pleased to announce its 2024 scholarship recipients: 261+ awards worth over $540,000, supporting the post-secondary educational aspirations of students from 34 high schools.
In Youth We Trust (IYWT), the youth philanthropy program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, has announced the recipients of the 2024 IYWT Adult/Nonprofit Grants cycle: five programs offered for the benefit of youth in Northern Illinois, collectively awarded $21,153.
The application for CFNIL’s Spring Scholarship cycle is now open! CFNIL is the region's largest private scholarship provider, with over 125 unique scholarships totaling over $500,000 to be awarded this year. There are three application cycles (Fall, Winter/Main, and Spring), each with its own application and timeline. Each cycle's application is accessed via CFNIL's online application portal. The Spring cycle opened on March 1. This cycle includes four scholarships, accessed via two applications:
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) will accept applications for the Neighborhood Grants Program starting March 1! This program is open to neighborhood-based groups and nonprofit organizations operating in Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties. A unique feature of this grant program is that while the groups applying should be organized for a charitable purpose, they do not need to be registered 501c3s.
In Youth We Trust (IYWT), the youth philanthropy program of the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, has announced the recipients of the 2023 IYWT Youth Grants cycle: eight projects led by youth for the benefit of youth in Northern Illinois, collectively awarded just shy of $19,000.The eight projects awarded are as follows:
A Christmas thought, a friendly wish, this simple note conveys. And may the New Year find you blessed in many, many ways! From all of us at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, may every good thing of the season come your way.Thank you for your partnership and support in 2023!
Today, December 1, is opening day for the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL) Winter/Main scholarship application! CFNIL is the region's largest private scholarship provider, with over 125 unique scholarships totaling over $500,000 to be awarded this year. There are three application cycles (Fall, Winter/Main, and Spring), each with its own application and timeline. Each cycle's application is accessed via CFNIL's online application portal.
Teachers seeking financial support for special classroom activities and materials are invited to apply for DKG Mini Grants, a unique program provided by teachers, for teachers!
Rockford Public Library (RPL), the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois (CFNIL), and Rock Valley College Foundation (RVCF) are excited to announce the annual Community Scholarship Fair is bigger and better than ever!
The Community Foundation of Northern Illinois is feeling extra thankful as we announce the recipients of Community Grants for the 2023 - 2024 program cycle: $1.74 million granted to 82 organizations in support of projects, programs, and events benefiting the people of Boone, Ogle, Stephenson, and Winnebago Counties.
