COMMUNITYPARTNERSHIP GRANT
This Grant is awarded to organizations requesting assistance to complete a renovation project that will make a difference within their community. Nonprofits in need of skilled volunteers and materials for a project involving painting, drywall finishing, or glazing are invited to apply. Three (3) grant projects will be awarded throughout PDC 30’s geographical boundaries and the projects will be scheduled throughout the fall and winter of each year.
Our 2025 grant application window closed on June 2nd. Congratulations to our 2025 Community Partnership Grant winners: Bravehearts Therapeutic Riding and Educational Center (Harvard), Marie Wilkinson Food Pantry (Aurora), and Barbara Olson Center of Hope (Rockford). PDC 30 volunteers will complete renovation projects for each award recipient throughout the winter and next spring.
Click on the button below for information about the grant opportunity, and check back for information on 2026 grant cycle dates. For questions, contact Marisa Richards (mrichards@pdc30.com).
PATCHFOUNDATION GRANT
This Grant is awarded to organizations requesting financial assistance to develop a new program that will affect positive change and address a specific need relating to children within the community. One PATCH Foundation Grant will be awarded per calendar year, in the amount of $20,000.
Our 2025 grant application cycle closed on June 2nd. Congratulations to our 2025 PATCH Foundation Grant winner: Foster Village Peoria. The organization works to bridge the gap in services and supports for those involved in foster care, including youth entering foster care, youth who are being moved between placements, and caregivers. Services include community events, educational workshops, resource closet and welcome bags, and safe spaces for biological visits. The $20,000 grant funding will support Project Soothe, a new program providing sensory objects, safe spaces, and therapeutic help for kids coming from foster care/trauma. Funding will specifically allow them to build an indoor sensory playground, providing space for workshops, caregiver training, occupational/physical therapy, and safe play.
Click on the button below for information about the grant opportunity, and check back for information on 2026 grant cycle dates. For questions, contact Marisa Richards (mrichards@pdc30.com).