Annual Spring Community Grant Cycle Process

The Annual Spring Community Grant Cycle has occurred every year since 2003 and is made possible through the generosity of the MCF’s donors—individuals, families, and organizations committed to improving the quality of life here in the Morton area. Endowed gifts create reliable funding for current needs and future opportunities. That’s the power of endowment.

Some donors choose to support specific organizations, while others provide scholarship funding that helps students get to and through school. Some donors decide that they want their legacy gifts to address the challenges and opportunities of future generations. These endowed gifts support Community Grants, MCF’s grantmaking program that endeavors to meet the community’s most urgent needs through responsive grantmaking.

The Morton Community Foundation is pleased to continue its tradition of grantmaking with the Spring 2024 Community Grants cycle.

Grant Process Timeline

Grant Seekers' Workshop at the Morton Community Foundation, 135 S First Ave, Morton.
Wednesday, February 7, 2024, 4:00PM 

NOTE: This is not a How-To training on writing grant applications. It is to help non-profits and schools who impact Morton area residents understand what we’re looking for in your application that will give it the best chance of being funded with a grant. Please don’t sign up if your non-profit’s work does not impact Morton, IL area residents. The mission of the Morton Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life for Morton area residents now and for generations to come. If your non-profit does not impact Morton area residents, you need not apply.

Friday, February 9, 2024 - GRANT CYCLE UPLOAD PORTAL OPENS
Friday, March 8, 2024 - Deadline for grants to be received at the MCF office no later than 5pm.
First full week of April, 2024 - Grant Review Committee meets & agrees on recommended distributions.
Friday, April 12, 2024 - MCF Board of Trustees reviews and approves Grant Committee recommendations.
Monday, April 15, 2024 - Grant Recipients are contacted

WANT TO APPLY FOR A GRANT?

NOTE: The mission of the Morton Community Foundation is to improve the quality of life for Morton area residents now and for generations to come. If your non-profit does not impact Morton area residents, you need not apply.

Step 1…Download grant application and fill it out.

Step 2…Scan your application and gather all other required info.
Step 3…Upload your application and other information below.