GRANTS

In a typical year, Women for Evanston Youth supports our community in grant making at the level of $30,000-$40,000. In keeping with the our mission, WEY encourages organizations that support Evanston’s youth to apply.

LEARN ABOUT WEY GRANTS

Philanthropic contributions to Evanston

Today—and for more than a hundred years—Women for Evanston Youth's ongoing mission is to support organizations who serve the youth of our community. In our centennial year 2011, we awarded more than $40,000 to various youth and child focused facilities and groups in Evanston. The primary source of our funds is the Dance for Evanston Youth (formerly Fortnightly) classes which WEY has sponsored since 1917.

Women for Evanston Youth accepts grant requests from community organizations supporting Evanston youth programs.

Grants requests close at end of April. (See application for specific date).

Grant recipients are notified at the beginning of June.

In your proposal, please include the following:

Specific needs of your request. Grant requests are not to exceed $5,000
The number of children that the grant will impact
Your organization's 501c3 number
Names of your Board of Directors

Submit your grant request here

FEATURED GRANTEE

Cherry Preschool

We are truly grateful to have partners like Women for Evanston Youth who share our belief in the promise of every child. Your contribution is making a meaningful difference in the lives and educational journeys of young children in our community. Your commitment helps further our mission of providing a high-quality, developmental, play-based, and inclusive early childhood education.”

Sarah Schoonyoung, Executive Director.