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Find similar grantsCommunity Improvement Grant Program is sponsored by Farm Credit Illinois. Fifty $500 grants are available to 4-H clubs and FFA chapters implementing valuable community improvement projects. Funds assist club and chapter members in bringing positive change by establishing projects that make local communities better places to live.
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Improvement Grants | Farm Credit Illinois Community Improvement Grant Program Fifty $500 grants are available to 4-H clubs and FFA chapters implementing valuable community improvement projects. Funds will be awarded to assist club and chapter members in bringing positive change by establishing projects that make local communities better places to live.
Eligible 4-H clubs and FFA chapters must be located in one of the 60 central and southern Illinois counties served by Farm Credit Illinois and must have a valid EIN and bank account to receive grant funds. Proposals will be scored by a grant review team, and recipients will be contacted via the email addresses provided on the application by the end of March. Contact FCI with questions at ask@farmcredititIL.
com or 217-590-2200. Solicit project suggestions from club/chapter members and select the most worthwhile project for your community. Be sure the work involved is age appropriate for your members to complete.
As your group develops project ideas, note the following criteria judges will consider on each application. Create a tangible, visible, and lasting presence at a specific site in the community Leverage the sweat equity of youth working together Deliver positive value to the community Appoint or elect a committee of 4-H/FFA youth to provide leadership to the project.
Consider how working with other community organizations could contribute to the success and scale of your project. Develop a timeline and budget for completing the project. Be descriptive on the application timetable and make sure volunteer hours are accurate and your budget balances.
The following list of winning projects completed by other clubs/chapters may stimulate discussion for your group.
Implement a tree planting program Provide repairs at a community church Provide improvements to a local park or cemetery Provide landscaping at a fairgrounds, park, or other community meeting place Build a resting bench for a public space Construct a welcome sign for your community Clubs/chapters who have received grants in past years can apply for funds to continue or add to previously sponsored projects.
Be sure to fully describe the scope of the project as judges change from year to year. Get ahead and kickstart your career at FCI. Anonymous Whistleblower Reporting
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 4-H clubs and FFA chapters in the 60 central and southern Illinois counties served by Farm Credit Illinois; valid EIN and bank account required. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $500. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Community Improvement Grant Program are due February 26, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Community Improvement Grant Program is funded by Farm Credit Illinois. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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