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Updated · newschannel20.com · Jun 26
Land of Lincoln Foundation Opens 3 Grant Programs, Seeks Full-Time Manager by July 10
Updated
Updated · newschannel20.com · Jun 26

Land of Lincoln Foundation Opens 3 Grant Programs, Seeks Full-Time Manager by July 10

1 articles · Updated · newschannel20.com · Jun 26

Summary

  • July 10 is the deadline for nonprofits to apply to three Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln grant programs supporting community needs, accessible recreation and Springfield historic preservation.
  • The largest pool is the Community Grants Program, which will award multiple grants of up to $10,000 for charitable purposes across eight central Illinois counties, with decisions due in September.
  • The Access to Recreation Fund offers up to $6,000 total — capped at $3,000 per request — for Sangamon County projects expanding recreation for people with disabilities, while the Historic Preservation Fund provides grants up to $6,000.
  • The foundation is also hiring a full-time Grants and Scholarships Manager to support grantmaking, scholarships and community impact programs; applications are rolling until the position is filled.

Insights

With a July 10 deadline, what unstated priorities will determine who wins the foundation's highly competitive community grants?
As donor-advised funds grow, how does CFLL ensure this money actively tackles urgent community needs instead of sitting idle?