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Community Grant Program

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

May 1, 2026

23 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Community Grant Program

Purpose: General grant support for charitable and community improvement purposes.

Eligibility:

  • Registered 501(c)(3) charitable organizations

  • Units of government or municipalities for public/charitable purposes

  • Faith-based organizations for programs benefiting the public good (must benefit the community, regardless of religion)

  • Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status must have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor and provide documentation in the application

    • Geographic Scope: Applicant organizations and grants awarded must serve at least one of the following 12 counties:

  • Illinois: Adams, Brown, Hancock, Pike

  • Missouri: Clark, Knox, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, Shelby

    • Focus Areas: Arts and culture, community betterment, education, health, and human services

    Contact: Kent Embree, Program Officer at (217) 222-1237 or info@mycommunityfoundation.org

    How to Apply

    Application Process

    • Available: March 1
    • Due: May 1
    • Grants Awarded: August 19, 2026
    • Submit through: Grant portal at mycommunityfoundation.org
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    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitsartseducationhealthcarehuman-servicescommunity-developmentfaith-based

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