The Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri seeks applications from nonprofit educational institutions and organizations within its 12-county service area to advance education and innovation in the field of production agriculture.
Donor Name: Community Foundation Serving West Central Illinois & Northeast Missouri
State: Illinois, Missouri
County: Selected Counties
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 05/15/2026
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Grants from the fund will promote and benefit education relating to production agriculture at any educational level throughout the Community Foundation’s service area. Funded programs must directly involve and/or impact students. Grants must be for project or program support. Grants may not be used for scholarships or general operating support.
Priority will be given to applicants whose proposals demonstrate one or more of the following:
- Educational projects and programs that seek to advance the field of production agriculture in the Community Foundation’s service area.
- Programs to encourage or inspire agricultural careers and/or to develop a skilled agricultural workforce at any education level.
- The development of and training in technologies and techniques that will enable agriculture to be more productive, efficient, and safe.
Desired Outcomes
- Enhanced knowledge and skills of production agriculture: Individuals in the region will gain a deeper understanding of agricultural practices, technology, and innovations.
- Youth engagement and career preparation: Young people in the region are inspired to pursue careers in agriculture and have the resources and opportunities to do so.
- Improved agricultural productivity: Individuals in the region will be prepared to adopt efficient and effective agricultural practices leading to increased output and better resource management.
- Economic growth: Investing in agricultural education and innovation will positively impact the economic stability of the rural communities.
Funding Information
Requests of up to $5,000 will be considered and applicants may be awarded partial funding. Total funding available in 2026 is $30,000.
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit educational institutions, primary through post-secondary, and 501(c)3 nonprofit organizations located in Adams, Brown, Hancock, or Pike Counties (IL) and Clark, Lewis Knox, Marion, Monroe, Ralls, Shelby, or Pike Counties (MO) are eligible to apply.
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