Your Application Starting Point

Initial Inquiry

In order to ensure that your time and the time of the Foundation Directors is well used, we ask all grant seeking organizations to submit a brief inquiry as a first step. Inquiries of interest to the foundation will then be invited to submit a complete application.

Getting Started

Initial Application Request

Complete the form below to submit an initial inquiry. You will be contacted with either an invitation to submit a full application or a note declining to pursue your project.

Grant Guidelines

Be a 501(c)3 Organization
Serve people in Rockford, IL or a nearby community.
Have a proposed project that addresses Environment, Education or Arts & Culture.

Please acknowledge you have read our Grant Guidelines and your request falls within those guidelines *

Yes, I have reviewed the guidelines and believe this proposal falls within those guidelines
Yes, I have reviewed the guidelines and while this request is outside of them, believe it should be considered
No, I was not able to review the guidelines or I am unsure if this request falls within them

Organization and Contact Information

501(c)3 Organization Name *

Upload Copy of Non Profit Letter *

Click or drag a file to this area to upload.

Upload a copy of the IRS Exemption letter for your organization or other proof of charitable status.

Type of Organization *

Arts
Education
Other

Contact Person Name *

Contact Person Email *

Contact Person Phone *

Project Related Information

Amount of funding request *

When are funds needed *

Intended use of funds *

Expected benefits resulting from this project *

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summary

Supporting Rockford Charities

Average Funding

10k

Largest Grant

1.2M

Smallest Grant

2k

Average # of Grants

15