Community Grants
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.
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.
