Community Foundation of Central Illinois Announces March 2011 Grant Cycle is Now Open

-
Peoria, IL- The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) is currently accepting grant proposals from non-profit organizations within a 50-mile radius of Peoria, excluding McLean County.

Newly revised grant guidelines may be downloaded from the CFCI website at www.communityfoundationci.org and are available at the office,
331 Fulton Street, Suite 310, Peoria, Illinois 61602
.

Proposals must be received at the Community Foundation of Central Illinois office by:
4:30 PM, March 1, 2011.  Proposals received after this date will not be accepted.

The Community Foundation’s purpose is to assist projects in the fields of education, arts, health, human services, community service or community development and advance
ONE OR MORE of the following objectives:

1.       Address and help resolve important existing or emerging community issues.
2.       Support new and creative projects and organizations offering the greatest opportunity for positive and significant change.
3.       Promote cooperation and collaboration among organizations.
4.       Identify, enhance, and develop leadership in the community through creative and innovative activities which empower individuals.
5.       Improve the quality or scope of charitable work in the community.

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois does not provide grant funding for annual campaigns, individuals, endowments, or make grants for sectarian religious purposes.

For questions regarding the Community Foundation of Central Illinois’ Grant Cycle please call (309) 674-8730.

Comments

Post a Comment

Popular posts from this blog

Illinois Chamber, Government Affairs Report

-
Image
          GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS ------------ Report     July 12th, 2024    This Week in Illinois   President & CEO Sandoval Testifies in Senate Transportation Committee Hearing on Mass Transit and the Economy   On Tuesday, the first of at least six hearings on public transit was held at the Bilandic Building in Chicago. There is an anticipated funding gap that will arise for regional transit in 2026 after COVID-related federal funding has been exhausted. The budget deficit is projected to be $730 million to return to pre-pandemic service levels. This first Senate Transportation Committee hearing was on how transit suppor...
Read more

Local High School to Win a SMART Board in 5th Annual Recycle Your Style Contest

-
Goodwill of Central Illinois will hold the 5th Annual Recycle Your Style Contest. High school students within Goodwill’s territory are encouraged to donate their used clothing. The high school that donates the most pounds of clothing will win a SMART Board donated by Bradfield’s Computer Supply. The contest runs from October 1st through October 31st. “This has been a very successful campaign for us,” said Bob Parkhurst, Goodwill Vice President. “We are grateful for Bradfield’s Computer Supply’s donation of a SMART Board each year. That prize really heats up the competition among the high schools.” Donations of items other than clothing are encouraged, but only clothing will count toward the contest. Only high schools are eligible, but others can participate including teachers, family and school supporters. Donors need to tell the Goodwill donation attendant which high school they are supporting for their donation to be counted. Donations can be made at any of Goodwill’s nine stores o...
Read more