The DeKalb County Community Foundation aims to enhance the quality of life in DeKalb County by proactively addressing community needs through strategic grantmaking.
The Community Needs Grants program by the DeKalb County Community Foundation is designed to support the work of nonprofit and public sector organizations in DeKalb County, Illinois. Its broad goals include improving the quality of life in the community, addressing unmet needs, fostering collaboration among local organizations, and leveraging additional funding sources. Specific causes supported under this grant program span various areas, including Arts and Culture, Community Development, Education, Environment and Animal Welfare, and Health and Human Services. The program prioritizes projects that demonstrate significant community impact, encourage partnerships and leadership within the community, and utilize funding efficiently through matching or challenge grants.