Teens Active in Grantmaking (TAG) is a youth-led committee of the Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri, designed to encourage and develop the practice of philanthropy in young adults.
Donor Name: Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri
State: Illinois
County: Adams County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/02/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
TAG inspires a lifelong interest and a commitment to serving others in the community, focusing on youth impact.
The goal is to assess community youth needs, create clear criteria for grants, and review and evaluate proposals thoroughly. TAG members make grants to support good ideas that will make a difference for youth in community.
Priorities
- Youth Initiative
- Youth must be directly impacted by the project.
- Projects may occur in the areas of Arts & Culture, Community Development, Education, Health, or Human Services
- Preference is given to applications submitted by youth and/or that show strong youth involvement in the project planning process.
- Preference is given to new or innovative projects.
- Dedicated to Community & Youth (Adams County, IL)
- The project must be in response to a demonstrated youth need or direct youth benefit in Quincy/Quincy Area.
- Demonstrated dedication to positive youth development.
- Accountability
- Non-501(c)3 applicants must have a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
- Applications must demonstrate a realistic plan with clear goals.
- Applicants must report changes to their project plans after submission of the application, and the changes must be approved by the TAG committee.
- Applicants should be willing to discuss their grant request with TAG representatives either as part of the application process or as a site visit to evaluate the program or project.
- Applicants should be open to communication from TAG representatives to ensure all questions are answered and application information is understood.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit organizations and eligible community organizations are invited to apply for a TAG Grant (up to $2,500) for programs and projects that impact youth in Adams County.
For more information, visit Community Foundation.
