Future Philanthropists Fund
OPRFCF Community Grants
Big Idea Grant
NextGen Capacity Building Mini-Grants
Kott Memorial Charitable Trust
There are four grant cycles, each with a different deadline and a different focus area. Questions about grant opportunities should be directed to the contact person indicated.
Communityworks Endowment Fund: Grant funding based on alignment with Community Leadership Development, Success of All Youth and Community Environmental Sustainability. For information about opportunities to participate in these areas please contact Elizabeth Chadri,
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Grant Opportunities
Future Philanthropists Fund
Funds priority areas determined by Future Philanthropists Program participants. In the past, the priority area has been youth programs that have youth leadership involved in the program design.
OPRFCF Community Grants
Grant funding for non-profits that impact the well-being, enrichment and sustainability of the Oak Park, River Forest, Forest Park and surrounding communities. Community Grants combine resources from the OPRF Grantmaking endowment fund and a variety of other funds.
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Grant Submission Period CLOSED.
Important Information
October 2017: Current grantees are listed in our 2017 Thanksgiving in October Program Booklet
Big Idea Grant
Entrepreneur Leaders in Philanthropy will award a seed grant of up to $50,000 in February of each year for a transformative idea. Through a competitive process, the aim is to make our community of Oak Park and River Forest the best place to live, work and grow.
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Visit the Entrepreneur Leaders in Philanthropy page to learn more.
Important Dates
Submission period: October 15 -- November 30
Finalist Pitch Party & Reception: March 7, 2018
NextGen Capacity Building Mini-Grants
Awards up to $2,000 in capacity building grants for emerging professionals working in small community organizations and/or projects to bring their work to the next level.
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Important Dates
- March 15 to April 30: Video submissions accepted
- May 1 to June 15: video submissions reviewed by NextGen grant committee; follow-up as needed
June 20, 2018: Award(s) announced
Kott Memorial Charitable Trust
Grant funding to charitable organizations that improve the livelihood of individuals, especially through education or medical services, with an emphasis on such services for the elderly.
Contact Elizabeth Chadri at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.
Important Dates
Call for submission of grant applications will be announced in May 2018.
Visit the website at www.kotttrust.org
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