Mount Carroll Community Foundation Grant

The Mount Carroll Community Foundation, established in 2011, is a component fund of the Quad Cities Community Foundation. It operates with a mission to support charitable projects and programs that enhance the quality of life in the Mount Carroll, Illinois area. Through its annual grantmaking, the foundation reinvests endowment earnings into the community by providing financial assistance to local nonprofits undertaking initiatives across a broad array of service sectors. This grant opportunity provides financial support for nonprofit organizations whose programs or projects are either located in or serve the Mount Carroll area. Eligible sectors include health and human services, education, the arts, the environment, youth services, social services, and other charitable domains. The foundation specifically prohibits the use of grant funds for annual fundraising efforts, organizational endowments, deficit financing, grants to individuals, or sectarian purposes. All awarded funds must be used strictly for the purpose outlined in the application, and proposed projects cannot be altered post-award. Applicants must comply with the Quad Cities Community Foundation’s Diversity and Non-Discrimination Policy. To apply, organizations must access the Community Foundation’s online grants system, where they can create an organizational profile, initiate an application under the “Mount Carroll Community Foundation Grants” program, and manage their submissions and final reports in one centralized location. Before applying, applicants are encouraged to review the foundation’s "What We Look For" page to ensure alignment with expectations and technical instructions. The application window for the Spring 2025 cycle opens on January 5, 2025, and closes on March 1, 2025. Notifications of awards will be sent by March 28, 2025. The program does not operate on a rolling basis, but instead follows an annual grant cycle. No pre-application steps such as letters of intent or concept papers are required. Kaleigh Trammell serves as the primary contact for this grant program. She can be reached via email at kaleightrammell@qccommunityfoundation.org or by phone at (563) 326-2840. All communications regarding the grant application should be channeled through official contacts, and applicants are instructed to whitelist the automated grant portal email to avoid missing updates. The program has a clear record of supporting a variety of community-enhancing efforts, as evidenced by recent recipients such as the Mount Carroll Farmers Market, Oak Hill Cemetery, and Timber Lake Playhouse.

City of Mount Carroll: Stone House Landscaping; Davis Community Center: Nustep Recumbent Cross Trainer; Mount Carroll Farmers Market: Mount Carroll Farmers Market; Mount Carroll Public Library: Lifelong Learning with Highland Community College; Mount Carroll Summer Youth Ball Program: 2024 - Mount Carroll Summer Youth Ball Program; Oak Hill Cemetery: Save the Stones;