Evanston Community Foundation funds specific Capacity-Building projects that support an organization’s long-term development and growth.
Donor Name: Evanston Community Foundation
State: Illinois
Town: Evanston
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline (mm/dd/yyyy): 09/12/2022
Grant Size: up to $25,000
Grant Duration: 12 months
Details:
As well, projects should ideally fit in one of these categories:
- Board Governance
- Technology (such as improved software, data systems, websites Etc.)
- Strategic Planning
- Racial Equity
- Program Evaluation and Assessment
- Fundraising
- Communications and Marketing
- Merging with or Acquisition of Another Non-Profit
Please note: They do not fund endowments, fundraising events/sponsorship of events, or individuals. *Should you have intersecting categories, program staff is available to talk things through.
Funding Information
Your organization can apply for:
- One-year grants up to $25,000 that do not make up more than 15% of your organization’s operating budget
- Up to one Growth and Sustainability Grant (either capacity building OR general operating support grant) during a 12-month period – you may apply for other grants, such as E-Town Innovation grants or other ECF grant cycles
Eligibility Criteria
For capacity-building grants, your organization must:
- Have IRS 501(c)3 or 501(c)6 tax status
- Demonstrate a strong commitment and presence in Evanston now and in the future
- Demonstrate a commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion
- Be able to show how this project will contribute to your organization’s growth and sustainability
For more information, visit Evanston Community Foundation.