This post was contributed by a community member. The views expressed here are the author's own.

Local Voices

Evanston Community Foundation seeks proposals for 28th annual responsive grant awards

The Evanston Community Foundation (ECF) announced today that it is seeking proposals for capacity-building and program grants for the 2014/2015 responsive grants award cycle. Proposals will be accepted through midnight of Jan. 27, 2014. For more information on the responsive grant awards, visit www.evanstonforever.org or call 847-492-0990.

 

Last year’s responsive grant cycle awarded $240,850 in grants to 29 organizations and programs, setting a record for the greatest number of grants and largest amount awarded by ECF in a single grant cycle. The maximum grant size awarded is $20,000; the average 2013 grant size awarded was $8,000.

Find out what's happening in Evanstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

 

Responsive grants fund capacity-building efforts and program or collaborative project grants in arts and culture, basic human needs, community development, early childhood education/early learning, education, environment, family support/counseling, health, housing, seniors, workforce development, or youth.

Find out what's happening in Evanstonwith free, real-time updates from Patch.

 

While the Foundation is known for its work in early childhood education, it also holds funds dedicated to organizations that serve women and girls, boys, the environment and the arts. Evanston Community Foundation President and CEO Sara Schastok said, “Our board has expressed special interest this year in capacity-building grants to strengthen the ability of organizations to fulfill their mission.”

 

Schastok added, “Evanston Community Foundation also invites proposals furthering the goals of Evanston 150, a community-wide initiative that identified 10 visionary ideas for Evanston’s future in celebration of Evanston’s 150th anniversary.” For more information on Evanston150’s top 10 ideas and status of each project, visit www.evanston150.org.

 

2014/2015 responsive grant awardees will be announced in May of 2014. To qualify, organizations must be a 501(c)3, school or government entity, or have a fiscal sponsor that qualifies as a nonprofit 501(c)3, and provide services to the Evanston community and address issues, concerns or opportunities in the Evanston community. Proposals must be submitted online. To create an account and application, visit www.evanstoncf.egrant.net.

 For more information on grant guidelines visit www.evanstonforever.org or contact Program Officer Rebecca Cacayuran at grants@evanstonforever.org or 847-492-0990

We’ve removed the ability to reply as we work to make improvements. Learn more here

The views expressed in this post are the author's own. Want to post on Patch?