Tuscola Community Foundation Grant Program

Geographic Scope: Tuscola, Illinois and surrounding communities

Focus Areas:

• Education
• Health and human services
• Scientific research
• Religious and youth activities
• Community programs and services

Eligibility: Agencies, individuals, and public service programs seeking funding

Application Process: Applications are reviewed by a special committee of the Foundation. Applications that meet the Foundation's objectives are awarded at one of the Foundation's quarterly meetings.

Recent Grant Recipients:

• BETHS Place
• Tuscola Public Library
• Douglas County Crime Stoppers
• Tuscola Christmas Bureau
• Actors Rural Theatre Co.
• ERBA Head Start
• Tuscola Community High School
• Prairieland Pride Playground
• North Ward Breakfast Program
• Mid-Illinois Senior Services
• Can Do For Classrooms
• Douglas County Peace Meal Programs
• Tuscola First Christian Church
• Social Action Ministry (SAM) Food Pantry
• Tuscola School District #301
• Douglas County Dial-A-Ride Program
• Cunningham Children's Home
• Arcola Food Pantry (Douglas County Residents)
• Douglas County Health Department
• RISE Behavioral Health & Wellness
• Champaign County Regional Planning Commission
• Family Services (Tuscola Branch)
• Little Blessings Diaper Initiative
• Family Service (Senior Resource Center)

Contact:

• The Tuscola Community Foundation, Inc.
• P.O. Box 252
• Tuscola, IL 61953
• Board members available to walk through application process

Grant Application Process

Application Materials: Two application types are available:

• Grant Application
• Mini-Grant Application

Process:

1. Contact a Board member for guidance through the application process
2. Submit completed application
3. Applications reviewed by special committee of the Foundation
4. Awards determined at quarterly meetings

Next Steps: Contact the Foundation directly for specific deadlines and application requirements.