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Peoria, IL — July 7, 2022 — The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) fall grant applications are now open. This includes the Community Needs, Women’s Fund, and Local Jobs Fund. Grants will be made to organizations with programs serving individuals within a 50 mile radius surrounding the city of Peoria, IL excluding Knox and McLean County.
Community Needs Grants are open to organizations offering programs that align with the Grantmaking Principles and Elements CFCI Supports including Community Development, Capacity Building, or Education. Community Needs Grants are made possible by field of interest and unrestricted funds. Organizations can apply for up to $15,000.
***PLEASE NOTE: The Community Needs grant program no longer funds food related projects. Food related projects are funded through the Ending Hunger Together Grants program.***
The Women's Fund Success Grants are open to organizations whose programs help empower women and girls. Organizations can apply for up to $5,000.
The Local Jobs Fund grant is open to support projects that have a direct linkage to breaking the cycle of poverty by equipping people with the skills to earn significantly more than minimum wage. Organizations can apply for up to $2,500.
Applications and grant guidelines can be found here: https://communityfoundationci.org/for-grant-seekers/grant-opportunities/.
All applications are due Wednesday, September 7th, 2022 at 5:00pm.
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