MENU give now! Home > About > Document Library grant applications and guidelines Apply for one of our grants. Build your organization. Extend your reach. Review our guidelines, prepare an application. Contact us for assistance. grantee responsibilities ECF works closely with our grantee organizations. This document outlines the roles and responsibilities of a grantee organization including uses of the grant, reporting of impact, and expectations for acknowledging the Foundation's support in the grantee organization's printed and digital communications. Download 2021 E-Town Innovation Grant Guidelines Grants are for a 12-month cycle and are focused on supporting new or expanded innovative programs that: prioritize equitable opportunities and outcomes for Black people, Indigenous people, and people of color (BIPOC); support organizations working together to solve community challenges and change systems; and embrace creative solutions that address community needs in ways that are more effective, equitable, or sustainable than standard approaches. Download 2021 Nonprofit Growth & Sustainability Grants One of Evanston Community Foundation’s goals is to support a thriving nonprofit sector in Evanston. For nonprofits to thrive, they must have the ability to support ongoing work and build their capacity. Through this grant, there are two main funding areas for 12-month grants: Capacity Building Grants: Funding specific projects that support an organization’s long-term growth and development; and Operating Support Grants: Offering unrestricted flexible funding to support an organization’s sustainability. Download Nonprofit Growth & Sustainability Grant Project Budget Template 2021 Budget template for Nonprofit Growth & Sustainability Grant applications. Download Project Budget Template 2021 Budget template for E-Town Innovation Grant and Nonprofit Growth & Sustainability Grant applications. Download Evanston Community Rapid Response Strategic Grant Reporting Form Download 2020 Rapid Response Operating Grants Program Guidelines This application is for operating grants for Evanston-serving nonprofits facing significant financial challenge due to lost earned and/or fundraising revenue and/or increased expenses due to due to providing increased, new, or changed services in this crisis. Download Key Documents & Policies Financials and Investment Results Apply for Grants Grantee Resources Resources for Professional Advisors About the Foundation Reports and Findings a proud partner of Home | Contact | Sitemap | Terms of Service | Privacy Policy | Site by Jell Creative Inc. Copyright © 2021 Evanston Community Foundation | 1560 Sherman Ave. Suite 535 Evanston, IL 60201 | 847.492.0990 eNews Signup Board Member Login Fundholder Portal The Evanston Community Foundation is a 501(c)(3) tax exempt organization, and your gift to one of our funds is tax deductible to the extent allowed by law.Our federal tax id number is 36-3466802.