This grant supports Illinois-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporations that provide charitable services solely within Illinois. Eligible organizations must have an operating budget of $1 million or less, at least one full-time paid employee verified via Form 990-IL, and a nondiscrimination policy. Additional eligibility rules include limits on consecutive grant years and grant usage restrictions.
Applicants must be Illinois-based 501(c)(3) not-for-profit corporations with budgets under $1 million, at least one full-time paid employee, and a nondiscrimination policy. They must provide charitable services only in Illinois and meet additional financial and operational criteria.
