CFCI Spring 2010 Grant Proposal Deadline March 15, 2010

Community Foundation of Central Illinois Announces Grant Proposals Due:
Monday, March 15, 2010

For Immediate Release: January 29, 2010

Media Contact: 
Kristan Creek 
Program Manager
Kristan@communityfoundationci.org
(309) 674-8730

Peoria, IL- The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) is currently accepting grant proposals from non-profit organizations within a 50-mile radius of Peoria.

Newly revised grant guidelines may be downloaded from the CFCI website at www.communityfoundationci.org and are available at the office, 331 Fulton Street, Suite 310, Peoria, Illinois 61602.

Proposals must be received at the Community Foundation of Central Illinois office by: 4:30 PM, Monday, March 15, 2010. Proposals received after this date will not be accepted.

The Community Foundation’s purpose is to assist projects in the fields of education, arts, health, human services, community service or community development and advance ONE OR MORE of the following objectives:

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

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois does not provide grant funding for annual campaigns, individuals, endowments, or make grants for sectarian religious purposes.

For questions regarding the Community Foundation of Central Illinois’ Fall 2009 Grant Cycle please call (309) 674-8730.

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The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) has served Central Illinois for over 21 years. Formed in 1988 as the Peoria Area Community Foundation, CFCI supports positive initiatives and innovative approaches to addressing the changing needs of our region.

Our purpose is to strengthen our community through engaged grant making and strategic partnerships with other organizations. Our giving is focused on arts and culture, education, health and human services and community development.

www.communityfoundationci.org

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois:
”Connecting people who care with causes that matter”.