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

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.

Fall Grant Cycle: Siemer Milling Company Fund for Youth Leadership Development
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.
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

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.