Grant Opportunities

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois has several funding opportunities available to qualifying organizations.  Be sure to review CFCI’s Grantmaking Guidelines prior to applying for any of the grants below.  

Click Here to View CFCI’s Grantmaking Guidelines

For questions, please contact Sarah Fletcher, Director of Grants and Community Initiatives or call 309-674-8730.

Please note: Beginning with our Spring 2023 opportunities, we have transitioned to new grant software. You can access a grant applicant tutorial here: GLM Grant Applicant Tutorial.

Fall Funding Opportunities

*Applications Open July 1, 2024 – CLICK HERE FOR ALL FALL FUNDING APPLICATIONS

Community Needs Grants
Women’s Fund Success Grants
The Local Jobs Grants

Spring 2024 Funding Opportunities

*Funding Applications Currently Closed

Community Arts Grants
The Arts Mean Business Fund Grants
Jean M. Ligon Animal Welfare Grants
Ackerman Family Learn to Swim Fund Grants

Summer Funding Opportunities

*Funding Applications Currently Closed

Emerging Philanthropists Fund Grant

Additional Funding Opportunities

Opportunity Grants

Opportunity grants of up to $1,000 are available to support organizations in the CFCI service area when an unforeseen event significantly interrupts primary and essential services of the organization.

Example: A shelter has a bed bug infestation and cannot serve patrons until the situation is resolved. 

Requests will be processed, and a response will be provided within 2-3 weeks of the request.

PLEASE NOTE: Organizations may only apply once within a twelve-month period, even if funding is not granted.

APPLY FOR OPPORTUNITY GRANT HERE


Please note:  if the deadline falls on a weekend or holiday, applications will be accepted the next business day by 5:00 PM Central Time.
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