Funding Amount

Varies

Deadline

June 30, 2026

84 days left

Grant Type

foundation

Overview

Highland Area Community Foundation General Grant Program

Funder: Highland Area Community Foundation (HACF)

Geographic Scope: Highland Community Unit School District, St. Jacob and Marine townships, and St. Rose Township (Highland area, IL)

Status: Active and accepting applications

Focus Areas:

  • Community services for the less fortunate

  • Youth programs

  • Senior citizen services

  • Arts

  • Highland history

  • Sports

  • Various other community needs
  • Eligibility:

  • Not-for-profit organizations

  • Community groups

  • Schools

  • Projects serving the designated geographic area
  • Award Details:

  • In 2024: 78 grants awarded totaling $119,850

  • In 2025: 76 grants awarded totaling $176,188 ($110,988 from unrestricted funds to 42 community groups/schools; $65,200 from specified funds to various organizations, schools, library, city, and local scholarships)

  • Historical: Over $1.6 million awarded in 30 years to 132+ groups
  • Organization Details:

  • Founded: 1995 (began awarding grants in 1996)

  • Address: P.O. Box 571, 1008 Laurel Street, Highland, IL 62249

  • Phone: 618-654-4727

  • Email: info@hacf.org

  • Website: www.hacf.org

  • Status: 501(c)(3) nonprofit
  • Mission: The Foundation seeks to make grant awards in response to current and emerging needs or gaps in needed services and to strengthen volunteer participation and citizen involvement in community concerns.

    How to Apply

    Grant Application Process

    How to Apply:
    1. Download the Grant Application Form from www.hacf.org
    2. Complete the application form with required information
    3. Submit by the deadline

    Where to Obtain Application:

  • Visit the Foundation office at 1216 Main Street, Highland, IL

  • Call 618-654-4727

  • Email info@hacf.org

  • Download from www.hacf.org
  • Required Materials:

  • Completed Grant Application Form

  • Specific criteria as listed on the application form
  • Submission Format: Not explicitly specified in available materials

    Application Questions/Narrative: Specific questions not detailed in available materials; see application form for details

    Deadline: June 30 (annual)

    Focus Areas & Funding Uses

    Fields of Work

    nonprofitscommunity-servicesyouth-programsseniorsartsrecreation

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