2026 Microgrant Program
Microgrants help nonprofit staff obtain strategies and skills to enhance professional and organizational productivity.
Microgrants may be used for conferences and training expenses, as well as for travel costs associated with attending the conference/training.
Application Process
The 2026 Microgrant application portal is open online February 2 - February 16 (5:00 PM). Please submit completed applications online via the HICF Grant Portal. Organizations new to the grant portal should contact Andrea Gerhard at agerhard@heartofillinois.org to establish an organization account before applying.
Guidelines
Have Questions?
Please contact Andrea Gerhard, HICF Director of Scholarships and Grants, at 217-429-3000.
