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Grants

Grants

Questions concerning the Foundation's grant programs? Please contact Barb Szczepaniak, vice president for programs, for more information.

phone: 630.598.5280
email: barb@dupagefoundation.org

Grants

Information Session
Join us for a Zoom informational session on June 11 at 11:00 a.m. about Community Impact, Arts DuPage, and Capacity Building grant programs. Following a short overview of the grant programs, participants will have the opportunity to ask questions related to the application priorities and processes.
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Since its inception, DuPage Foundation has awarded more than $100 million in grants to not-for-profit agencies serving the residents of DuPage County and beyond. As DuPage County’s philanthropic leader, we are committed to raising the quality of life for area residents through our support of area not-for-profits and special initiatives while also helping donors realize their unique charitable goals. Specifically, DuPage Foundation grant programs consist of:

Community Impact Grants 
Awarded to local not-for-profits working in the areas of Health & Human Services, Youth Education, Workforce Development, Environment, and Animal Welfare.
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Arts DuPage Grants 
Awarded to local not-for-profits working in the areas of Arts & Culture. Formerly considered through Community Impact.
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Capacity Building Grants  
Awarded to local not-for-profits to support projects that improve knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that contribute to effective and long-term organizational performance.
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Glen Ellyn Fund Grants
Awarded to local not-for-profits and governmental entities that specifically support unique projects and opportunities aimed at preserving and enhancing the quality of life in Glen Ellyn. Formerly considered through Community Impact.
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Bright & Early DuPage Grants
Awarded to local early childhood collaboratives to support new collaboration development, build system capacity, and expand parent engagement.
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Donor-Advised Grants
Awarded from Foundation donor-advised funds to agencies and causes throughout the county and beyond upon recommendation from their fund advisors.
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Designated Grants
Awarded from Foundation designated funds to benefit one or more agencies or causes throughout the county and beyond as specified by the funds' creators at the time the funds are established.
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