Kiwanis 2026 Grant Application

       

           Kiwanis Club Grant Application Information 2026

The Galena Kiwanis Club Annual Grant will be awarded to organizations that support the mission of the Kiwanis of serving children and enhancing the quality of life in the Galena community. Depending on the number of applications the total amount of $5,000 could be awarded in smaller amounts to several recipients.   

Eligibility Requirements

The grant will be awarded to organizations that support the children of the Galena community. 

Application Guidelines:

Please fill out the Galena Kiwanis Club Grant Application Form below. Along with the application form, on a separate sheet of paper, provide a one -page description of the project/program that the grant money would help fund. Include the following:

1. A brief description of the project/program.  Use a one-page description and include with the  application form. Keep in mind the mission of Kiwanis is serving the children and improving the quality of life in the Galena area.

2. Project/program expenditures. How the money will be spent?
    If there are several parts to the project/program, provide an itemized budget.

3. Describe who the project/program will affect and how many people the project/program will impact.
4. Explain the goal or outcome anticipated from the project/program.

Application Timeline and Mailing Address:

Submit the grant application form and the one- page project/program to:

 Kiwanis Club of Galena Foundation

P.O. Box 6133                                                                                           Galena, IL 61036

Applications will be accepted starting on Dec. 1, 2025, through April 1, 2026.  Grant recipients will be announced on June 1, 2026.

                           Galena Kiwanis Club Grant Application Form

 This form needs to be sent along with the one- page description of your project

Organization/Individual:

                 Name:

                 Address

-Person Completing Form & Title:

 -Date Submitted:

-Total Proposed Project/Program Budget:

                    Amount Requested:

-Project/Program Name:

-Duration of Project/Program:

                                    When are funds needed?

Nature of Request:                                                                                           project _____ operating _____ program _____ other _____

Other sources of revenue for this project/program:

To type your application, visit the Kiwanis Club website at; kiwnaisclubofgalena.com to download the Word file under grant application.

Grant Recipient Follow-up Report Requirement:

Kiwanis Club of Galena requires grant recipients to submit a follow-up report to the committee by Nov. 30, 2026.  A Grant Follow-Up Report form will be sent to grant recipients with their acceptance letters. This form is also available to download from the Kiwanis website; kiwanisclubofgalena.com