Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle
Annual
Tracked since
April 2026

From the program guidelines: “Grants are one-time awards, and only one application per organization is allowed each year.”

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Geography

  • Within Edgar County who seek funds

Other requirements

  • Projects will be funded for one time.
  • Only one application per organization may be submitted within any calendar year.
  • Applications may be submitted for existing or new projects.
  • Priority will be given to organizations which deliver effective programs, assist underserved populations, offer new approaches to solving problems, orcreate opportunities for organizations to collaborate.

Not eligible / not funded

  • Not eligible: A request at 100 percent

Overview

The Edgar County Community Foundation (ECCF) aims to enhance the quality of life in Edgar County through philanthropy. They accept grant applications from local nonprofit organizations for innovative social initiatives, program studies, and capital improvements. Priority is given to projects addressing underserved populations and fostering collaboration. Grants are one-time awards, and only one application per organization is allowed each year. ECCF is committed to supporting new programs that meet community needs.

ECCF Mission
The Edgar County Community Foundation (ECCF) seeks to raise the quality of life throughout Edgar County by developing and channeling philanthropy to meet the changing needs of its residents.
Grant Focus
The Edgar County Community Foundation (ECCF) accepts grant applications from nonprofit organizations within Edgar County who seek funds: to launch innovative social initiatives; to study social programs; for capital or equipment improvements; and to support the creation of needed new programs not currently offered by existing nonprofit organizations. The ECCF, a 501 (c) (3) organization, is a community-based nonprofit foundation whose programs benefit the residents of Edgar County.

Eligibility

Projects will be funded for one time.Only one application per organization may be submitted within any calendar yearApplications may be submitted for existing or new projects.Priority will be given to organizations which deliver effective programs, assist underserved populations, offer new approaches to solving problems, orcreate opportunities for organizations to collaborate.Grants are awarded one time only.Applications that do not contain all the requested information may bedeniedApplications will be accepted into the program category that best fits the specific program for which funds are being requested.

Ineligibility

The Foundation generally will not fund a request at 100 percent. Applications that do not contain all the requested information may be denied

What The Edgar County Community Foundation actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2024

Grants in 2024
2
Total given
$77K
Median grant
$38K
Range
$20K–$57K
  • By dollars: Illinois 100%. Top recipient cities: Paris, IL.

Example grants

  • City of Paris · Paris, IL

    Law enforce.-drones

    $57K

  • Youth and Community Recreation Center of East Central Illinois · Paris, IL

    Improvements

    $20K

IRS Form 990, 2024. Amounts as reported by the funder. Full 990 history →

Focus Areas & Funding Uses

Fields of Work

  • Nonprofits
  • Community development
  • Community services

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