DuPage Foundation is excited to launch a new grant opportunity to help local not-for-profit organizations strengthen their ability to effectively deliver on their mission now and into the future.
We will award a total of $100,000 for capacity building projects that help not-for-profit organizations and their leaders improve knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that contribute to effective and long-term organizational performance. Projects may be focused on, but are not limited to:
- Board Engagement and Development
- Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) Training
- Donor Engagement and Fund Development
- Measurement and Evaluation of Core Programs
- Partnership Development
- Public Relations and Marketing
- Staff Development and Retention
- Strategic Planning
- Technology Upgrades and Implementation
Grant Opportunity
Applicants may apply for a Not-for-Profit Capacity Building grant up to $25,000. Applications must be submitted online by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 15, 2024.
Eligibility
Applications will be accepted from not-for-profit charitable organizations that:
- are public charities classified as exempt from federal income taxes under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code
- primarily serve DuPage County residents
- have received a grant within the last three years from the DuPage Foundation’s Community Impact Grant Program (formerly Community Needs Grant Program)
Grant Guidelines and Application:
