2025 Round of the Atlanta Betterment Grant Program Opens

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[February 15, 2025]  Thanks to the contributions of many generous donors, the Atlanta Betterment Fund is pleased to announce the 2025 round of the Atlanta Betterment Grant Program. Using funds from the Endow Atlanta endowment fund, up to $2,500 in grant funds will be made available this year for projects that benefit Atlanta in one or more of the following ways:

• Improve the quality of life for the citizens of Atlanta.

• Preserve the rich history of Atlanta.

• Support the work of Atlanta's service, cultural, and religious organizations.

Interested organizations are invited to apply for a grant award of up to $500 by or before March 10, 2025. Priority will be given to applications that incorporate matching funds to accomplish a project. Grant awards will be announced by or before March 31, 2025.

The Atlanta Betterment Fund established the Endow Atlanta program in 2013, with a goal of raising at least $100,000 by the end of 2015. The endowment fund now stands at over $230,000. Annual returns from the fund support The Atlanta Betterment Grant Program. The Endow Atlanta program is administered by the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation on behalf of the Atlanta Betterment Fund.

Applications materials are available by contacting: wthomas@teleologic.net or phoning 217-648-5077.

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Since its beginning in 2013, over $43,000 has been awarded to Atlanta's civic, cultural, social, and religious organizations including:

• Atlanta Historical Preservation Council [Hawes Elevator]
• Atlanta United Methodist Church
• Atlanta Flower Buds-City of Atlanta
• Atlanta Public Library
• The Ladies Cemetery Association of Atlanta
• City of Atlanta Public Pool
• Atlanta Christian Church
• Atlanta Rescue Squad
• Olympia South PTO
• St. Mary’s Church
• Eminence Christian Church
• City of Atlanta Little League
• City of Atlanta Police Department
• Atlanta-Eminence Memorial Park District
• Atlanta Community Band
• Atlanta Rotary Club
• Atlanta Fire Department
• Atlanta Boy Scouts
• American Legion

For additional information contact:
Bill Thomas
wthomas@teleologic.net
217-648-5077

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