How much funding does Communityworks Endowment Fund provide?

Funding amounts vary. Check the grant details for specifics.

When is the deadline for Communityworks Endowment Fund?

This grant has a rolling deadline or the deadline has not been announced.

Who is eligible for Communityworks Endowment Fund?

Required: 501(c)(3) tax-exempt status.

How often is Communityworks Endowment Fund offered?

Communityworks Endowment Fund accepts applications on a rolling basis.

Communityworks Endowment Fund

Community Foundation of

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Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Grant Type

foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: Rolling — applications accepted year-round
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Can we apply?

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Required status

501(c)(3) tax-exempt status

Other requirements

Must advance workforce development, childcare, and/or early childhood education in Adams, Brown, Hancock, and Pike Counties, IL
Programs must focus on one of the following issues
Workforce development and/or early childhood education (including child care)

Overview

Communityworks Endowment Fund

Purpose: To advance workforce development, childcare, and early childhood education.

Eligibility:

501(c)(3) organizations or units of government

Must advance workforce development, childcare, and/or early childhood education in Adams, Brown, Hancock, and Pike Counties, IL

Programs must focus on one of the following issues:

- Workforce development and/or early childhood education (including child care)

Priority Areas (in order):

New or expanded and innovative efforts

High-impact programs or projects (not operations) benefiting significant numbers of individuals or families

Programs that increase the pool of educated professionals or skilled workers

Programs that strengthen quantity and quality of child care settings

Programs that reduce barriers for individuals to enter and remain in the workforce

Geographic Scope: Adams, Brown, Hancock, and Pike Counties, IL

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

Application Requirement: A letter of inquiry is required prior to the application process, including:

Amount being requested

Brief description of program or project

Population served

Anticipated implementation timeline

How to Apply

Application Process

1. Letter of Inquiry (Required First Step)
- Submit letter including: amount requested, program description, population served, implementation timeline
- Contact Kent Embree for more information

2. Full Application
- Accepted on ongoing basis after LOI review

Grants Awarded: On an ongoing basis

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What Community Foundation of 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.
50% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.