Community Grants
Annually, the Community Foundation invites qualified organizations in its 12-county service area to apply for a Community Grant.
The 2025 Community Grant application is open now, March 1, 2025, and will close on May 1, 2025.
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 have a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor and provide documentation in the application.
More information on fiscal sponsorship
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
2025 grants range from $1,000-$7,500 for both program/project support and general support grant requests.
Community Grant Application Opens
March 1, 2025
Community Grant Application Closes
May 1, 2025 (11:59 PM)
Grants Distributed
August 2025
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 over Zoom between March 31 and April 17, and appointment requests must be submitted by April 12. To request a review, please use the link below.
Workshop Materials & Handouts
2025 Q&A Workshop Presentation Slides
2025 Workshop Presentation Slides with Remarks
Requests: Book of Opportunities
More than one program or grant request?
- Eligible organizations may submit up to two additional request summaries to the Book of Opportunities catalog.
- The Book of Opportunities is distributed to Donor Advisors and is available publicly on our website.
- Requests must be submitted through the portal by May 1.
