Southeastern Illinois CF: Fall Cycle: Siemer Milling Company Fund for Youth Leadership Development Grant

Southeastern Illinois CF: Fall Cycle: Siemer Milling Company Fund for Youth Leadership Development Grant

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
Last Updated: August 16, 2025

Summary

The Siemer Milling Company Fund, established by the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, supports youth leadership development in Effingham County, Illinois, Christian County, Kentucky, and Dearborn County, Indiana. The fund emphasizes the importance of cultivating leadership skills among youth to prepare them for future roles in their communities. Organizations eligible for grants must be public charities with 501(c)(3) status and must focus on programs that enhance leadership skills for youth aged 19 and under.

Overview

About Investing in Southeastern Illinois for good, and forever. Across America, more than 700 community foundations help individuals, families and organizations make permanent charitable investments in their communities. Each works to create vibrant communities within their specific geographic area. Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is proud to be in their company. Mission Cultivating philanthropy to build better communities. In support of our mission, Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is committed to bringing the full capabilities of an independent community foundation to smaller communities in our region by working with local volunteers and donors to improve their hometowns. Fall Grant Cycle: Siemer Milling Company Fund for Youth Leadership Development Siemer Milling Company is a family and employee-owned company with mills located in Hopkinsville, KY, W. Harrison, IN, and Teutopolis, IL. The organization has realized success to date because of the commitment of many fine people and their sincere desire to do a good job and deliver a worthwhile product. As the company grows, it will always emphasize attentiveness to the legitimate needs of its employees, customers, and the communities of which they are a part. The Siemer Milling Company Fund established in 2006 provides a permanent source of funding to programs in Effingham County, Illinois and Christian County, Kentucky, and Dearborn County, Indiana that support the development of young leaders. Why is Youth Leadership Development important? For youth to be prepared to work in partnership with adults, they need to develop and enhance their leadership skills. Leadership training prepares youth to manage time, work as a team, set goals, start conversations, facilitate meetings, and make a difference. Promoting youth leadership development is a great way to promote positive life skills learning and prepare the next generation of leaders in our businesses, churches, and community. The Siemer Milling Company Endowment awards grants to programs aimed at developing youth (ages 19 and under) to become extraordinary leaders by investing in the leadership skills required for improving our shared life, such as: ENTERPRISE SAVVY — The ability to leverage opportunities with integrity and innovation; to make the right decisions and achieve results. CONSCIENCE — Strong moral/religious character, working to have an ethical impact on the community. COLLABORATIVE COMMUNICATION — The ability to engage others inclusively across teams, functions, and cultures, effectively marketing ideas.

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. The Siemer Milling Company Fund for Youth Leadership Development is available in 2024. To be considered for a grant from the Siemer Milling Company Fund for Youth Leadership Development, organizations must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:Organizations must be a public charity with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under certain circumstances, applications from public entities such as school districts, municipalities, or unincorporated groups or associations may be considered.Organizations must operate or serve youth (ages 19 and under) within Effingham County, IL and Christian County, KY, and Dearborn County, IN.Organizations must address how their programs are promoting youth leadership development. For this grant, youth leadership can be targeted towards any age and does include education-based approaches.In all cases, the applicant organization/program must have a clear charitable purpose. Youth are encouraged to complete the application, with assistance from an adult, when possible.Grant requests will be accepted for previously funded projects., but applicants will need to show how this grant funding will help build, expand, or address a specific challenge of the project.