How much funding does CFQA: Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund Grant provide?

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When is the deadline for CFQA: Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund Grant?

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CFQA: Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund Grant

Community Foundation of the Quincy Area

Foundation Grants for Youth Programs Grants for Arts Grants for Nonprofits Community Services Grants

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Can we apply?

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Eligible organizations

The Community Foundation disburses grants to area nonprofits and eligible government entities through several programs.

Overview

The Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund, managed by the Community Foundation of the Quincy Area, honors the spirit of a young girl by supporting local youth initiatives. Grants focus on community betterment and provide artistic, leadership, and humanitarian opportunities for youth. While no application is required, a one-page request letter can be submitted online by October 1. Grants are typically awarded in January, benefiting local organizations and enhancing the quality of life for children in the region.

NOTE: No application required but may submit a one-page request letter online by October 1 to Community Foundation.
Samantha Otte lived a short but significant life in 10 years. Advisors make grant recommendations with the fund’s primary purpose in mind which includes, but is not limited to, support for organizations which maintain and enhance community betterment and artistic, leadership, and humanitarian opportunities for youth. Grants awarded from the Samantha Otte Youth Opportunity Fund celebrate her life and touch hundreds of area children.
Grants are generally awarded in January. While funding is not dependent upon submitting a request, the request form serves as a means to make the Community Foundation aware of organizations and programs.

Eligibility

The Community Foundation disburses grants to area nonprofits and eligible government entities through several programs.

What Community Foundation of the Quincy Area actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 86
Total given: $4.51M
Median grant: $12K
Range: $5,130–$1.19M

By dollars: Illinois 54%, Florida 26%, Missouri 19%. Top recipient cities: Quincy, IL; Hannibal, MO; Mount Sterling, IL.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
29% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.