2026 Scholarship Information
NEWS RELEASE
KENDALL-GRUNDY COMMUNITY ACTION
811 W. John Street, Yorkville, IL 60560 | (630) 553-8051
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Kendall County Health Department Announces 2026 CSBG Scholarship Program
Kendall County, IL — Kendall-Grundy Community Action, a division of the Kendall County Health
Department, is now accepting applications for the Program Year 2026 (PY26) Community Services
Block Grant (CSBG) Scholarship, offering educational assistance to income-eligible residents of Grundy
and Kendall Counties with strong academic potential.
This year, we are excited to provide $5,000 scholarships to a total of four (4) individuals.
The CSBG Scholarship helps offset the cost of tuition, fees, and program-specific supplies for
individuals pursuing postsecondary education or occupational training. Eligible applicants may plan to
attend or be enrolled in an accredited college or university, trade school, or certification program,
whether in-state or out-of-state, remote, in-person, or hybrid, and part-time or full-time.
This scholarship is funded and administered in cooperation with the State of Illinois Office of
Community Assistance at the Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO).
Applicants are required to provide proof of Grundy County or Kendall County residency, gross
household income for the past 30 days, and information for all household members. Household
income must be at or below 200% of the Federal Poverty Level, and income for all household
members 18 years and older must be included.
| Household Size | Annual Gross Income | 30 Day Gross Income |
| 1 | $31,300 | $2,608 |
| 2 | $42,300 | $3,525 |
| 3 | $53,300 | $4,442 |
| 4 | $64,300 | $5,358 |
| 5 | $75,360 | $6,275 |
Applicants must also submit:
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Proof of acceptance to an eligible school or program
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An unofficial high school or college transcript (official transcript not required)
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Education and program details, including intended major, enrollment status, and expected graduation
date
Applicants may also indicate community involvement, such as volunteering, school activities, or
participation in local organizations.
Completed applications and all required supporting documentation must be received by Friday, April
24, 2026.
Applications and additional information are available through the Community Action Agency at:
KENDALL-GRUNDY COMMUNITY ACTION
811 W. JOHN ST., YORKVILLE, IL, 60560
WEBSITE: kendallhealth.org/community-action/#scholar
PHONE: (630) 553-8051