The Evanston Community Foundation aims to support a thriving nonprofit sector in Evanston by focusing on organizational capacity and sustainability. They prioritize funding initiatives that demonstrate a commitment to racial equity in their mission, vision, and practice.
The Nonprofit Growth & Sustainability Grants by the Evanston Community Foundation are designed to enhance organizational capacity and sustainability among nonprofits. The foundation emphasizes the importance of nonprofits having the support they need to continue their work effectively while also expanding their capacity for greater impact. These Capacity Building Grants are allocated for specific projects aimed at fostering long-term development and growth within organizations. Eligible projects for these grants fall under categories such as Board Governance, Technology Improvements, Strategic Planning, Racial Equity, Program Evaluation and Assessment, Fundraising, Communications and Marketing, and Merging with or Acquisition of Another Non-Profit. The foundation encourages potential applicants to engage with its staff to discuss eligibility or project ideas that may intersect with these broad categories, highlighting a willingness to support varied initiatives that contribute to the strengthening of the nonprofit sector in Evanston.