GRANT GUIDELINES

The purpose of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois is to assist projects in the field of education, arts, human services, community service, or community development, which advance one or more of the following objectives:

• Address and help resolve important existing or emerging community issues
• Support new and creative projects and organizations offering the greatest opportunity for positive and significant change
  
• Promote cooperation and collaboration among organizations Identify, enhance, and develop leadership in the community through creative and innovative activities which empower individuals
  
• Improve the quality or scope of charitable works in our community