Application
Empower your vision with our grant application and build a better future
Grant Application Opens Fall 2024
Application Info
The application process consists of a short application form and an optional cellphone quality 5-minute video. Prior to beginning your application, please make sure that you have done the following:
- Review our Mission, Vision, and Pillars
- Read our FAQ page
- Watch the Welcome video
- Check out the suggested questions for your video below
- Register for our Live Grant Support! There are several sessions and registration is required. Support sessions will be announced one month prior to the first session in 2024.
Video Submission Guidelines
- Should be no longer than 5 minutes.
- Should be cell phone quality. You will NOT be judged on your audio/video quality.
- Should ENHANCE what is in the written application.
- Think about showing us the people, places, & other elements that can’t be captured on paper.
- Please remember all individuals (particularly minors) appearing in your video must give you their consent and/or have the consent of a guardian.
Questions to consider for your video
- Why is this project important to you?
- How does this project reflect a vision for an equitable and just Elgin?
- What are the main components of your project?
- What will you/your organization be doing?
- Who will be impacted by the project and how?
Grant cycle opens September 23, 2024
Grant Cycle Timeline
9/23
Grant Cycle Opens
Elevating Equity grant opens! We are back for another year.
9/27
Downtown Elgin Market
S. Riverside Dr. Elgin , IL
We will have a booth at the market! Come say hello.
10/1
General Support (Hybrid)
Virtual or
Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
31 S Grove St. Elgin, IL
Come ask any questions and receive support starting the application process.
10/04
Downtown Elgin Market
S. Riverside Dr. Elgin, IL
Meet Elevating Equity at the market! Come say hello.
10/15
General Support
Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
31 S Grove St. Elgin, IL
Come to the live in person tech support session to receive assistance with filling out the application, submitting the form, filming and uploading your video and any other tech related support you need assistance with!
10/18
ONE WEEK until the EE grant application closes!
10/19
Virtual Office Hour
10:00am-12:00pm
Community Catalysts will be available to answer any questions you may have while filling out your application
10/22
General Support (Hybrid)
Virtual or
Elgin Area Chamber of Commerce
31 S Grove St. Elgin, IL
Come ask any questions and receive support starting the application process.
10/25
Grant Cycle Closes
We will not be accepting applications after this date. Look for us next year!
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Both the “written” application form and video submission will be submitted at the same time.