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 Illinois Prairie Community Foundation will accept
applications for grants in three categories from February 1-28,
2019. Interested applicants may find information about the grants on
IPCF’s website at https://ilprairiecf.org/spring-grants along with
links to the online applications.
The Community Foundation expects to grant out more than $140,000
during this grant round. These grants provide support to local
programs that benefit local residents. General Grants fund programs
for education, environment, health and wellness, and youth. Mirza/IPCF
Arts Grants fund programs for the performing or visual arts, music
education, and/or arts education and enrichment. Shulman Grants
focus on Jewish-themed educational, arts and cultural enrichment
programs open to all.
The David and Kay Williams Music Education Grant is in its second
year of awarding money. The grant seeks to support programs that use
innovative technology to provide creative music experiences for K-12
students, regardless of their music training, using a combination of
traditional instruments and music technology. Programs interested in
applying for a Williams Music Education Grant will use the Mirza/Arts
& Culture Grant online application.
“The number and quality of applications increases each year,” said
Michele Evans, Grants & Communications Director. “Last year, IPCF
received 113 applications for these three grant types, with a record
73 programs receiving a portion of the money available.
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The average donation amount of $2,000 really can make a
difference to the organizations receiving a grant.” Funding for these grants
comes from endowments held at IPCF, designated gifts and donors to the Annual
Campaign.
Applicants must represent a 501(c)3 tax-exempt organization, a
local unit of municipal, county, state or federal government, a school or
college/ university, or a tax-exempt religious organization or place of worship.
Programs must be available to residents of McLean, DeWitt, Livingston or Logan
Counties but do not have to serve all four counties.
For additional information and questions, grant seekers may contact Michele
Evans at mevans@ilprairiecf.org or 309-662-4477.
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation, now in its 20th year, encourages and
facilitates philanthropy in McLean, DeWitt, Livingston and Logan counties by
connecting donors who care with causes that matter to them. The Foundation
currently manages assets of more than $16 million in 163 funds including
endowments and donor advised, fiscal sponsorship and scholarship funds.
[Michele Evans
Grants & Communications Director
Illinois Prairie Community Foundation]
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