The Siemer Milling Company Fund provides a permanent source of funding to programs in Effingham County, Illinois and Christian County, Kentucky, and Dearborn County, Indiana that support the development of young leaders.
Donor Name: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
State: Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky
County: Christian County (KY), Dearborn County (IN), Effingham County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: 10/06/2026
Size of the Grant: Not Available
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Siemer Milling Company is a family and employee-owned company with mills located in Hopkinsville, KY, W. Harrison, IN, and Teutopolis, IL. The organization has realized success to date because of the commitment of many fine people and their sincere desire to do a good job and deliver a worthwhile product. As the company grows, it will always emphasize attentiveness to the legitimate needs of its employees, customers, and the communities of which they are a part.
The Siemer Milling Company Endowment awards grants to programs aimed at developing youth (ages 19 and under) to become extraordinary leaders by investing in the leadership skills required for improving the shared life, such as:
- Enterprise SAVVY — The ability to leverage opportunities with integrity and innovation; to make the right decisions and achieve results.
- Conscience — Strong moral/religious character, working to have an ethical impact on the community.
- Collaborative Communication — The ability to engage others inclusively across teams, functions, and cultures, effectively marketing ideas.
Requirements
The Siemer Milling Company Fund for Youth Leadership Development is available in 2026. To be considered for a grant from the Siemer Milling Company Fund for Youth Leadership Development, organizations must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:
- Organizations must be a public charity with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under certain circumstances, applications from public entities such as school districts, municipalities, or unincorporated groups or associations may be considered.
- Organizations must operate or serve youth (ages 19 and under) within Effingham County, IL and Christian County, KY, and Dearborn County, IN.
- Organizations must address how their programs are promoting youth leadership development. For this grant, youth leadership can be targeted towards any age and does include education-based approaches.
- In all cases, the applicant organization/program must have a clear charitable purpose. Please contact Kristen Bertrand, Program Officer, if you have questions regarding eligibility;
- Youth are encouraged to complete the application, with assistance from an adult, when possible.
- Grant requests will be accepted for previously funded projects., but applicants will need to show how this grant funding will help build, expand, or address a specific challenge of the project.
For more information, visit SICF.
