Grant Opportunity for Local Non-Profits

The Community Foundation of Will County will host three informational meetings in March for local non-profit organizations interested in applying for a grant through the Foundation's Community Partner Grants Cycle.

• March 14th at 9:00 a.m. at Plainfield Village Hall located at 24401 W. Lockport St. Plainfield, IL 60544
• March 19th at 1:00 p.m. at the Will County Center for Community Concerns located at 2455 Glenwood Ave. Joliet, IL 60435
• March 25th at 9:00 a.m. at Trinity Services at 301 Veterans Parkway New Lenox, IL 60451

Information regarding eligibility guidelines and application process will be presented at the meetings. Organizations are strongly encouraged to send a representative to one of the three informational meetings being offered, as significant changes have been made to the FY19 application and guidelines. The Community Foundation of Will County's Community Partner Grants focus on addressing broad needs of Will County residents through grants in support of the following program categories:

• Education
• Health
• Human Services
• Cultural Arts

Applicants may apply for a Community Partner Grant by submitting an on-line grant application beginning April 1st. The application and grant guidelines may be found at www.cfwill.org. The deadline for FY19 Cycle is 11:59 p.m. on Friday May 31, 2019. Applications to the Community Partner Grant Program will be accepted from nonprofit organization that are classified as a 501(c)3 and primarily serve Will County residents. Some exceptions apply and are explained in our guidelines.

Submitted By Michael Carpanzano, Volunteer Bolingbrook Patch Mayor

About The Community Foundation of Will County:

The Community Foundation of Will County is our area's philanthropic leader. We seek to PROMOTE Philanthropy, CONNECT Donors to community needs, and BUILD Partnerships to improve the quality of life in our region. Founded in 2006 by local community leaders as an affiliate of The Chicago Community Trust, we are a 501(c)3 public charity committed to strengthening the Will County community. The Community Foundation accepts contributions of all sizes, and then through wise investment and efficient management, reinvests those contributions in the form of grants to nonprofit organizations working to benefit the community.

For more information contact Jane Tyschenko jtyschenko@cfwill.org or call (815) 744-9223.