Coles County Peace and Justice Fund
The Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation is offering grants ranging from $1,000 to $10,000 to nonprofit organizations in Coles County, Illinois, for projects that promote social justice, human rights, religious tolerance, and environmental protection, with a preference for initiatives that engage local youth and address significant, unmet needs.
Projects and programs may include but aren’t limited to: speakers and expenses related to hosted public programs; organizational diversity training; cross-cultural, organizational collaboration; and the purchase of materials (e.g., books and videos), which promote diversity and encourage greater public understanding. Successful grantees will have the following characteristics: Work to understand and address the root causes of the issues, not just the symptoms. See itself as part of a more significant movement for social change and work towards strengthening that movement. Preference will be given to projects that engage Coles County youth.
Award Range
$1,000 - $7,000
Total Program Funding
Not specified
Number of Awards
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Matching Requirement
No
Eligible Applicants
Geographic Eligibility
Coles County (IL)
Application Opens
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Application Closes
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