Watershed Implementation Grants

The DeKalb County Community Foundation is committed to watershed planning in DeKalb County, IL. Through the CommunityWorks Land Use initiative, we provide reliable tools and resources that DeKalb County decision makers use to inform land use decisions and maintain, manage, and protect water resources through a watershed approach. The Community Foundation's primary role is to coordinate outreach opportunities within the community and provide grants when applicable for implementation plans.

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At this time, we are not accepting requests for Watershed Implementation Grants. For questions or more information, please contact Community Engagement Director Teri Spartz at 815-748-5383 or t.spartz@dekalbccf.org for assistance.

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.

2016 Sycamore Park District riparian restoration project.

2020 grant to the City of Sandwich to assist with watershed planning.

The DeKalb County Community Foundation's commitment and support to land use is made possible by 20 CommunityWorks Funds, generating over $100,000 annually. Thank you to the generous donors who support these Field of Interest Funds.

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