The Community Foundation of Macon County is now accepting applications for its Places and Neighborhoods Grant Program.
Donor Name: The Community Foundation of Macon County
State: Illinois
County: Macon County (IL), Moultrie County (IL), Piatt County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 02/29/2024
Size of the Grant: $10,000 to $100,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
2024 is the inaugural offering of this grant program thanks to funding from Decatur Earthmover Credit Union and The Community Foundation of Macon County.
Available Funding
- $100,000 available.
- Funding range per grant: $2,500 to $25,000.
Purpose & Types of Projects Supported
- To support local efforts to build and sustain a high quality of life in neighborhoods or a specific community.
- Encourage and support the work of neighborhood groups, nonprofits, schools, churches and government organizations trying to preserve and/or improve the quality of life in the areas they serve.
- They want neighbors to feel connected to one another and to have access to programs and events within their community that are engaging and inspire a sense of belonging.
- Priority for projects that have a long-term impact for the community and its residents, promote community participation and engagement, and/or encourages public art, community engagement in the humanities.
Beautification Projects
- Permanent fixtures must be installed on public property or common areas (lights, planters, trash receptacles, etc.)
- Landscape projects must be permanent improvements to the area
- Landscape projects must have a maintenance plan.
Eligibility Criteria
Have 501(c) 3 status from the Internal Revenue Service or be a qualified charitable, school, religious or government organization in Macon, Piatt, or Moultrie counties or Paris, IL.
For more information, visit CFMC.
