United Way’s annual Community Investment process is open to
Kankakee and Iroquois County serving nonprofit organizations.
United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties is pleased to announce their 2024 – ’25 Community Investment Fund grant application process now is open. These grants are aimed at empowering high-quality 501c(3) nonprofit programs dedicated to enhancing education, health, and financial stability for residents in Kankakee and Iroquois Counties.
Grant Process and Impact
Interested nonprofit organizations must submit the online Letter of Intent form by 11:59 p.m., on Friday, February 16. Potential applicants can review the grant guidelines and access application materials on United Way’s website at www.myunitedway.org/grant-funding.
Hundreds of generous community members and local businesses have contributed to United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties’ Community Investment Fund during the past year. However, demand for nonprofit services and rising costs of operation for area nonprofits continue to outpace local philanthropy and community donations. As a result, this grant funding opportunity is highly competitive.
In 2023-2024, United Way of Kankakee and Iroquois Counties’ Community Investment Fund provided financial support for 24 local programs, including food pantry assistance, mental health services, homelessness support services, and more. View a list of currently funded partner programs at www.myunitedway.org/partners.
For questions about the Community Investment grant process or regarding volunteering, please email Mariah Vail at info@myunitedway.org.