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Next Chapter Literacy Fund is sponsored by Heart of Illinois Community Foundation. This fund supports grants to promote a deeper understanding and teaching of literacy, to enrich instructional programs, to provide opportunities to link literacy between the home and the school, and to lay foundations that will develop life-long readers.
It also supports book vending machines for elementary schools and provides grants to area libraries annually for books.
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Javascript must be enabled for the correct page display Beck Challenge Provides Matching Opportunity for Endowment Gifts Matt and Natalie Beck have established the Beck Illinois Gives Challenge, a $20,000 matching fund designed to encourage even more charitable investment in our community through Illinois Gives.
At the Heart of Giving Donor Podcast Discover the people, passions, and personal journeys that inspire philanthropy Learn more about the Next Chapter Literacy Fund and our 2026 machine recipients! $25,000 Professional Development Grant Program Supports Educators This program supports professional development opportunities for teachers in Macon, Moultrie and Piatt Counties.
Click here for more details and application link Untold Stories and The Macon County African American Heritage Trail In September 2025, the Macon County African American Heritage Trail launched with the installation of two historical markers. The trail now has a dedicated website at mcafricanamericanheritage.
org What's going on with the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation Illinois Gives Tax Credit Program In 2025, over $568,000 was endowed at the HICF to benefit Illinois nonprofits and schools. Illinois Gives is a State of Illinois tax credit program.
Because of donor generosity, the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation supports Scholarship Programs for Workforce Development, Adult Students, and Graduating High School Seniors in Macon, Piatt, and Moultrie Counties.
Untold Stories and The Macon County African American Heritage Trail The Macon County African American Heritage Trail celebrates the untold stories and remarkable contributions of African Americans who shaped our community.
Alyse Knust named HICF Chief Development Officer Executive Committee Announced for 2026-2027 $20,000 Match Created by Donors Matthew & Natalie Beck $20,000 Beck Challenge for the Illinois Gives Endowment Tax Credit Check out donor impact in our communities! Total Grants Awarded Since 2000 Awarded in grants and scholarships in 2026 Interested in learning more?
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations promoting literacy in the Heart of Illinois region are eligible. Past recipients include schools and libraries. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows typically ranges from $500 - $14,000 based on past awards. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Next Chapter Literacy Fund is funded by Heart of Illinois Community Foundation. 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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