Grants of up to $2,500 to Illinois nonprofit organizations for projects that address the needs of women in eligible locations. New applicants must attend a workshop prior to applying. Funding is intended for programs in the focus areas of education, healthcare, child care, and basic necessities, such as clothing, transportation, and lodging. Grant awards are to be made only to those nonprofit organizations and programs operating within Kankakee County.
The Rosie Fund exists to channel financial aid resources to existing not-for-profit organizations for the express purpose of alleviating unmet needs of women in Kankakee County that are not funded through traditional financial resources, and is administered by the Community Foundation of Kankakee River Valley.
Grantmaking Priorities
Grant applications are to adhere to the grant application guidelines. Criteria for grant distribution within your agency would include the following:
Number of Grants:
Estimated Size of Grant:
Awards are generally made for one year at a time. Multiple-year awards will be considered if circumstances justify it; however, sustainability after the grant award-making period should be explained.
Grants Portal: https://www.grantinterface.com/Home/Logon?urlkey=cfkrv
If you have questions, you may contact the Community Foundation Office at 815-939-1611 or by email at mia@cfkrv.org.