Megan Butz Legacy of Hope

Grant Application

At the Megan Butz Legacy of Hope, our mission is to strengthen the lives of at-risk youth and young adults so they may navigate the path to adulthood via mental health programming and support. We support programs that address challenging mental health issues like depression, anxiety, loneliness, and suicide.

The 2024 grant cycle just closed. Applications were accepted online from September through December and the Grant Committee is currently reviewing all grant requests from organizations . If you have inquiries on our process or have any special requests, please email [email protected].

The following parameters apply to grants:

  • Must be services aimed specifically at mental health support for anxiety, depression, and suicide prevention for youth through young adults.
  • Must be a community, state or federal based organization in the Greater Chicago area with 501c3 status.
  • Will be available for phone or on-site interviews as necessary during grant review period.
  • Will have a detailed plan for how to spend funds within a 12-month timeframe following grant disbursement. (The timeline of completion for related projects within the grant can reach up to 2 years following grant disbursement.)

Any questions? Contact us at [email protected]

We are humbled and amazed by all the terrific organizations that submitted proposals to Meg’s Legacy of Hope for consideration of grants. Evaluations for the current grant cycle are underway and grant recipients will be notified in Spring 2025. Information regarding all awarded grants will be posted here. You can send any questions to [email protected]