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Redbird Impact Philanthropy Leaders (RIPL) Grant is sponsored by Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. This grant, a collaboration with Illinois State University's Center for Civic Engagement, focuses on civic engagement projects. It is part of the Illinois Prairie Community Foundation's restructured grant cycles, with competitive grants made possible by various donor funds.
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Spring Grants - Illinois Prairie Community Foundation Applications for General Grants (focus on education and health & wellness), Youth Engaged in Philanthropy Grants (focus on youth), Sol Shulman Grants (focus on Jewish education and life) and Redbird Impact Philanthropy Leaders Grants (focus on civic engagement) are open in the spring of each year.
Mirza/Arts & Culture and Williams Music Education Grants have moved to the fall grant cycle.
Online Grant Portal Log-in GENERAL GRANTS (EDUCATION AND HEALTH & WELLNESS) Grants available in the fields of education and health & wellness 2027 grant applications will be accepted in February 2027 General grant funding is for the period of June 1-May 31 of the next year Grant Agreement and Grant Final Reports will be available through the online grant application portal YOUTH ENGAGED IN PHILANTHROPY (YEP) GRANTS Grants available for projects and programs that focus on youth or significantly impact youth 2027 grant applications will be accepted in February 2027 Youth Engaged in Philanthropy grant funding is for the period of June 1-May 31 of the next year Grant Agreement and Grant Final Reports will be available through the online grant application portal 2027 grant applications will be accepted in February 2027 Sol Shulman Jewish Education and Life grant funding is for the period of June 1-May 31 of the next year Grant Agreement and Grant Final Reports will be available through the online grant application portal REDBIRD IMPACT PHILANTHROPY LEADERS (RIPL) GRANTS Grants available for projects and programs that focus on civic engagement.
2027 grant applications will be accepted in February 2027 Youth Engaged in Philanthropy grant funding is for the period of June 1-May 31 of the next year Grant Agreement and Grant Final Reports will be available through the online grant application portal See criteria common to all grant types and see tips for submitting an effective grant application .
To view an application submitted in a previous year, please email Michele Evans , Programs Manager, or call her at 309-662-4477. If you have questions about IPCF's grant process, please contact Michele .
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations within the IPCF geographic area (McLean, Livingston, Logan and DeWitt counties, and closely adjacent areas in Tazewell, Woodford, LaSalle, Ford and Piatt counties) that meet general criteria. Focus on civic engagement. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $10,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Applications for Redbird Impact Philanthropy Leaders (RIPL) Grant are due February 1, 2027. Build your timeline backwards from this date to cover registrations, approvals, and final submission checks.
Redbird Impact Philanthropy Leaders (RIPL) Grant is funded by Illinois Prairie Community Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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