Community Grants

Community Grants

Annually, the Community Foundation invites qualified organizations in its 12-county service area to apply for a Community Grant. 

The 2024 Community Grant application will open March 1, 2024 and will close on May 1, 2024
2024 Community Grant Program Description Apply for a 2024 Community Grant
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    2023 Community Grant Presentation - Hannibal LaGrange University

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    2023 Community Grant Recipient - Food for Thoughts Hancock County

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    2023 Community Grant Recipient - Special Olympics Illinois

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    2023 Community Grant Recipient - Kairos Hope

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    2023 Community Grant Recipient - Golden Good Shepherd Home

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    2023 Community Grant Recipient - Canton Public Library 

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 Eligible Applicants

Grants are awarded to:

  • Registered 501(c)(3) charitable organizations
  • Units of government or municipalities for public/charitable purposes
  • Faith-based organizations for programs/projects that are open to the community, regardless of religion, and do not promote or require religious doctrine 


Nonprofits without 501(c)(3) status must use a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor and provide documentation in the application. 


Applicant organizations and grants awarded must serve at least one of the following 12 counties: Adams, Brown, Hancock, or Pike in Illinois; Clark, Knox, Lewis, Marion, Monroe, Pike, Ralls, or Shelby in Missouri.

 Grant Range and Application Dates

2024 grants will range from $1,000 to $7,500 for both program/project support and general support grant requests. 

Community Grant Application Opens
March 1, 2024

Community Grant Application Closes
 May 1, 2024 (11:59 PM)

Grants Distributed 
August 2024

Please see our Grant Policy for further details.

Application Reviews


Application reviews are available for grant seekers who wish to have their proposal reviewed prior to submission.


Applications should be in complete draft form with all questions answered and documents uploaded at least 24 hours before your scheduled appointment.


Reviews will be conducted by Zoom and appointment requests must be submitted by April 12. To request a review, please use the link below. 


Book an application review with Kent Embree.

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