The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln offers several grant opportunities to support nonprofit and public service efforts across central Illinois. Among these is the St. Joseph's Home Legacy of Care Fund, which supports programs dedicated to serving seniors. This fund aims to honor the longstanding tradition of care provided by St. Joseph's Home through continued community investment in senior-focused initiatives.
The Foundation encourages applications from a diverse range of nonprofit and public sector organizations across Cass, Christian, Logan, Macoupin, Menard, Montgomery, Morgan, and Sangamon counties. Eligible entities include 501(c)(3) organizations, faith-based groups (so long as the services are non-religious in nature and inclusive), schools seeking support for programs beyond budget allocations, and units of local government or municipalities.
Applications must be submitted through the Foundation’s online grant system. Each grant program has a designated application window, typically opening four to six weeks before the deadline. For the St. Joseph’s Home Legacy of Care Fund, applications open around early September, with a submission deadline of October 10. All submitted proposals must directly benefit seniors in one or more of the eligible counties and demonstrate measurable impact.
Grantees are also required to complete final grant reports via the same online system. The report for this cycle is due by September 1 of the following year. These reports help ensure that funds are used effectively and align with the Foundation’s strategic goals.
Applicants are encouraged to carefully review the unique criteria associated with this and other Foundation grant programs before applying. For further inquiries, the Foundation can be contacted via phone or email, and their main office is located in Springfield, Illinois.
