Nominate an Outstanding DeKalb County Educator

Help us shine a light on outstanding educators in DeKalb County. Nominate a dedicated teacher, administrator, or staff member for an Excellence in Education Award by October 31, 2026.

👉 Tell us who you nominate >

Career Opportunity

We’re hiring a full-time Grants Manager to join the Community Foundation team.

This rewarding role helps manage grant applications, processes, and distributions, supporting the Foundation’s work to strengthen our community.

👉 Apply or learn more >

IL Gives Tax Credit Program

Illinois donors are eligible for a 25% state income tax credit for gifts to eligible endowed Funds at the Community Foundation through the IL Gives Tax Credit Program. Make your giving go further and support the causes you care about.

👉 Step-by-step guide to donating >

New YEP Grant Timeline

YEP is introducing a new grant window, October 15 through December 15, giving organizations more time to prepare their proposals and YEP students more time to review applications and plan site visits. This provides even more opportunities to support youth-serving organizations across DeKalb County!

👉 Learn more about YEP Grants >

Grants for Rural Vitality

The Rural Vitality Grant program offers up to $10,000 for projects that enhance local assets, support economic vitality, and improve quality of life. Funding is available for a variety of community priorities, including downtown revitalization, agriculture, education, workforce development, housing, and more.

Contact grants@dekalbccf.org or 815-748-5383 with questions, to discuss project ideas, and for help facilitating a successful application.


👉 Apply for a grant >

Nonprofit Day Registration

Join the DeKalb County Nonprofit Partnership (DCNP) on September 23, 2026 for a day of learning, networking, and inspiration. Nonprofit Day features a keynote speaker, breakout sessions, opportunities to connect with peers, and more.

👉 RSVP to attend >