DeKALB – The city of DeKalb is accepting fiscal 2024 Human Services Funding applications meant to provide public funding to eligible local nonprofits.

The applications are due at 5 p.m. Oct. 20, according to a news release.

Applications are available for nonprofits with 501(c)(3) status. The organizations must provide services to low-to-moderate-income households; domestic or sexual violence victims; older adults; at-risk children and youth; abused or neglected children; individuals with disabilities; individuals with mental health or substance abuse conditions; and families and individuals who are homeless or at risk for homelessness. The funds will be around $200,000, pending the City Council’s 2024 budget approval.

Late or incomplete submissions will not be accepted. Application instructions and materials are available on the city of DeKalb website under “Community Development/Community Services/Human Services Funds.”

For information, call 815-748-2366 or email jennifer.yochem@cityofdekalb.com.