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How We Support Nonprofits
We believe that a strong nonprofit sector is the foundation of a vibrant community. That’s why we support DuPage County’s most trusted nonprofits, providing grants, partnerships, education, and other resources that help your organization respond to needs effectively and prepare for tomorrow’s challenges and opportunities.
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Grant Opportunities
Community Impact
Through a Seed Sustain Strengthen grantmaking model, our signature grant program supports initiatives that enhance the quality of life for DuPage County residents, providing essential support to our community’s nonprofits.
Who’s Eligible: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status that primarily serve DuPage County residents in the areas of health and human services, youth education, workforce development, environment, and animal welfare.
Spring Application deadline: The Spring 2026 application for health and human services will be available by January 2026.
Fall Application deadline: The Fall 2026 application for youth education, workforce development, environment, and animal welfare will be available by January 2026.
Arts DuPage
This initiative supports programs that enrich arts and culture in DuPage County.
Who’s Eligible: DuPage-based nonprofit arts organizations with 501(c)(3) status that have been in existence for at least three years.
Application deadline: The 2026 application will be available by January 2026.
Bright & Early DuPage
This initiative supports increasing access to quality early childhood education and support in DuPage County.
Who’s Eligible: Newly formed or established early childhood collaborations in DuPage County.
Application deadline: The 2026 application will be available by March 2026.
Nonprofit Capacity Building
This grant program supports the long-term success of local nonprofit organizations.
Who’s Eligible:
Nonprofit organizations that have received a Community Impact or Arts DuPage grant from us in the past three years (2023, 2024, or 2025).
Application deadline: The 2026 application will be available by early 2026.
JCS Arts, Health & Education
This grant program supports visual arts and music initiatives that enrich the creative landscape in our community.
Who’s Eligible: Nonprofit organizations with 501(c)(3) status and local governmental agencies that primarily serve DuPage County residents. Please click below to learn more about individual program eligibility.
Application deadline: Multiple deadlines, click below for more details.
Glen Ellyn Fund
This partnership with the Village of Glen Ellyn supports projects aimed at enhancing the quality of life throughout Glen Ellyn.
Who’s Eligible: Nonprofit or governmental organizations in Glen Ellyn with unique projects and opportunities aimed at preserving and enhancing the quality of life throughout Glen Ellyn.
Application deadline: The 2026 application will be available by January 2026.
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Unity Fund
The MLK Unity Fund is a coordinated community effort, anchored by the annual DuPage County Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. “I Have a Dream” Unity Breakfast. Grants from the Fund are awarded through our Community Impact grant program.
Spring Application deadline: The Spring 2026 application for health and human services will be available by January 2026.
Fall Application deadline: The Fall 2026 application for youth education and workforce development will be available January 2026.
Barb Szczepaniak
Vice President for Programs
Other Grant Partnerships
DuPage Community Transformation Partnership Grants
All grant funds for this program have been committed, and our grantees are currently implementing their programs. This collaborative partnership with DuPage County supported nonprofits dedicated to helping residents impacted by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Who We Helping: Nonprofit organizations in DuPage County that aided in the areas of food insecurity, housing instability, mental health, and substance use disorder.
No longer accepting applications.