Emergency Grants
Emergency Grants provide timely support to nonprofit and public sector organizations facing urgent funding needs caused by unforeseen events that significantly disrupt essential services.
Please note: Emergencies do not include circumstances where routine maintenance or planned capital equipment replacement could have prevented the emergency.
Important Information:
- Eligibility: Preference is given to organizations with 501(c)(3) status recognized by the IRS.
- Grant Amounts: Typically range from $250 to $2,000.
- Timing: Applications are accepted on a rolling basis year-round.
Applying for an Emergency Grant
Organizations seeking Emergency Grant support must complete an online application. Please read all instructions carefully and provide the requested information to ensure a smooth review process.
- No deadline: Applications are accepted year-round.
- Review timeline: Requests are reviewed on an as-needed basis, with decisions typically made within two weeks of receiving the application.
- Follow-Up: Foundation staff may contact applicants if additional information is required.
For questions or assistance, please contact the Foundation's grants staff at 815-748.5383 or grants@dekalbccf.org.
Nondiscrimination Policy - Grantmaking
No person in the United States shall, on the basis of actual or perceived race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, religion, sex and gender identity, sexual orientation, gender expression, age, physical or mental ability, pregnancy, veteran status, military obligations, marital or parental status, political affiliation, or any other improper criterion be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds made available by the Community Foundation, and any other program or activity funded in whole or in part with funds appropriated for grants, cooperative agreements, and other assistance administered by the Community Foundation.
Out of a desire to give back and love for their community, philanthropists of all ages have established and contributed to Community Impact Funds at the Community Foundation which provide funding for Emergency Grants. Helping today...Shaping tomorrow!
