The Junior League of Evanston North Shore is now accepting Community Grant Applications 

The Junior League of Evanston North Shore is now accepting Community Grant Applications to award grants totaling $90,000.00 for our 2021-2022 year.  The grant applications must be completed and received by the JLE-NS office by 11/15/2021.  The grant money will be awarded to charities by the end of March 2022.  Additionally, will also be awarding Scholarship Grants totaling $10,000.00 later in the year.  

History

The JLE-NS is an organization of over 200 women, committed to promoting voluntarism, developing the potential of women, and improving communities through the effective action and leadership of trained volunteers. The JLE-NS has supported charitable organizations that make a difference in our area since our founding in 1924.  We have a goal of donating $100,000 each year until our 100th anniversary in 2024.  Last year the JLE-NS awarded $109,500 to thirteen organizations ranging from $500 to $20,000 for a total of $109,500 in Community Grants.   

Application Process

The Community grants assistance fund is expressly for the purposes of fund disbursement to non-profit, tax-exempt agencies and groups, that enable the JLE-NS to respond to critical or emergency need, to provide seed money needed through the first year of operation or to fund an organization that creates a significant community impact.  Each recipient’s program must relate to the JLE-NS mission, vision, and community focus on advancing employment and or supporting women, children or families.  Our community grant application was shortened and simplified this past year and is available by clicking here.  

If you are an organization that is interested in applying for a grant please email jlensscholarshipsandgrants@gmail.com. 

Completed applications should be sent to the following address: JLE-NS Scholarships and Grants Chair, 620 Lincoln Ave., Suite 209, Winnetka, IL  60093.