The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is requesting applications for its Heather Began Memorial Education Fund.
Donor Name: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
State: Illinois
County: Effingham County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/06/2026
Size of the Grant: Less than $1000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Robert and Julie Began, along with their daughter, Hannah, established the Heather Began Memorial Education Fund in memory of their daughter, Heather. Heather was able to fulfill her dream of teaching young students before her life has cut short. Now her parents want to carry on Heather’s legacy by helping elementary teachers enhance their classrooms through grants from the Heather Began Memorial Fund.
Funding Information
Grants will be $500.
Eligibility Criteria
Must be a K-5th grade classroom teacher in Effingham County, Illinois.
For more information, visit SICF.
