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GrantIllinois – Polk Bros. Foundation 2027 Open Application Grants (December 4, 2026 Introduction Deadline)

Atlas Opportunity ScoreUnder review

FundingNo published applicant-level award range, minimum or maximum in reviewed 2026/2027 Open Application guidance. No specific total program pool published. The foundation's approximate overall annual charitable giving is not an applicant-level award. Match/cost-share not specified.

DeadlineIntroductions accepted year-round. Next stated review-cycle cutoff: December 4, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. Central Time for possible May 2027 board consideration. Invited full proposals due February 5, 2027 at 5:00 p.m. CT. February 2027 cycle introduction cutoff passed October 2, 2026.

Required next actionReview the current Polk Bros. Foundation Open Application, Grantmaking Guidelines, FAQs and official Preview of Open Application PDF. Complete Fluxx eligibility checklist and organizational profile, obtain login credentials (allow five business days), and submit Introduction before December 4, 2026, 5 p.m. CT for May 2027 board consideration. Introduction requires narrative answers describing core work, track record, Chicago populations/geography, approaches, and organizational budgets including previous complete fiscal year and current fiscal year itemized revenues/expenses. If invited, full proposal due February 5, 2027, 5 p.m. CT; preview shows most recent IRS Form 990 required for full proposal, plus project budget and MOUs if relevant. Final authenticated Fluxx portal form still requires verification before protected publisher approval.

Current statusOPEN to eligible organizations for initial Introductions. Full proposals INVITATION-ONLY. Public eligibility, deadlines and guidelines verified November 4, 2026; authenticated Fluxx questionnaire and invitation-only application not inspected; Atlas final application verification pending.Source verification2026-11-04Tracked applicant typesCommunity-Based Organization, Nonprofit Organization

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