Land, Health, Community, (formerly the Lumpkin Family Fund), is the Lumpkin Family Foundation’s primary and largest grantmaking program and reflects the Lumpkin family’s historic connection and commitment to the community.
Donor Name: The Lumpkin Family Foundation
State: Illinois
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 03/04/2022
Detail:
The Lumpkin Family Foundation makes grants in East Central Illinois that reflect its vision:
- Community has a strong local food system and agricultural economy, resilient businesses, and amenities that attract new businesses and retain local talent.
- Community is physically active and values healthy eating. We are well and physically fit.
- Community works to conserve, protect and preserve the natural environment. We value the natural beauty of the area.
Focus of Support
Successful proposals will represent a synergy of as many of the following aims as possible:
- Promote personal health through widespread availability and consumption of healthy, affordable food;
- Grow the local agricultural economy, sustaining and creating new viable farm and farm-related businesses;
- Develop, promote and scale innovative green practices that add productive value to farms while protecting the land for future generations; and,
- Encourage community engagement and collaboration, policy development and research around agriculture and rural development.
Geographic Areas of Interest
- Encourage applicants from organizations across East Central Illinois.
- Give preference to rural organizations and those operating in Coles and the surrounding counties. They are especially interested in programs or projects that connect communities.
For more information, visit The Lumpkin Family Foundation.
