The DeKalb County Community Foundation is accepting applications for spring 2023 Community Needs Grants, Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants, and YEP Grants. Nonprofit and public sector organizations are encouraged to apply.

• Community Needs Grants support the charitable needs and efforts of local nonprofit and public sector organizations. Funding for this grant program is made possible through ongoing donor generosity to Community Impact Funds at the Community Foundation. Last year, this grant program provided over $318,000 to address needs and support projects in DeKalb County. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 1, at 11:59 p.m.
  Learn more or apply online for a Community Needs Grant >
• Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grants support music education for nonprofit and public sector organizations throughout DeKalb County and the greater Chicagoland area. Funding for this grant program is made possible through the Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund at the Community Foundation. Last year, this grant program provided over $250,000 in support of music education. The application deadline is Wednesday, March 1, at 11:59 p.m.
  Learn more or apply online for a Farny R. Wurlitzer Foundation Fund Grant >
• YEP Grants support programs and projects that impact youth in DeKalb County. Funding for this grant program is made possible through the DeKalb County Youth Grantmakers Fund at the Community Foundation. Last year, this grant program provided over $17,000 in support of youth impact. The application deadline is Wednesday, February 1, at 11:59 p.m.
  Learn more or apply online for a YEP Grant >

For questions on any of the grant programs or for additional assistance, please contact our grants staff at  grants@dekalbccf.org or 815-748-5383.

Pictured: A 2022 Community Needs Grant provided support ($10,000) to the Barb City Manor Retirement Home to replace an elevator system.