Experiential learning is an engaged learning process whereby students “learn by doing” and by reflecting on the experience. 
The Center for Nonprofit & NGO Studies at Northern Illinois University is excited to announce that it will be granting $2,500+ in unrestricted funds to local nonprofit organizations as part of the learning objectives in NNGO 301 Philanthropy & Fundraising class this spring. For the second year in a row, students will “learn by giving”. Last spring, the students awarded the $2,500 grant to Adventure Works.
The students have developed a grant application and will be evaluating all applicants through a variety of methods before selecting three (3) finalists. Each finalist will be asked to present their organization’s case for support in-person to the students on Monday, April 24th (early afternoon). Each presentation and Q&A session will serve to aid the students in their decision-making process to select one nonprofit to receive the full grant award announced on Wednesday, April 26, 2023.
Application opens at noon on February 10th and closes at 5 pm on March 10th.
Qualifications required to apply:
- Funds must be used to serve DeKalb County in some way, but are otherwise unrestricted.
- The organization must have established 501c3 status with the IRS.
- Only completed applications will be reviewed.
If you have any questions, please can contact the instructor, Anna-Mary L Walker, at awalker11@niu.edu.
