The Community Foundation for the Land of Lincoln (CFLL) offers the 2025 CFLL Historic Preservation Fund to support local preservation initiatives in Springfield, Illinois. This fund was created to assist nonprofit organizations, schools, government bodies, and other eligible entities in restoring or preserving buildings and structures of historical significance in the local area.
Projects supported by this fund must either contribute directly to the physical improvement of historic structures or help promote awareness and advocacy for historic preservation. In addition to nonprofits and schools, eligible applicants include certain faith-based organizations (provided their services are secular and open to all) and some government entities. All funded projects must be located specifically within the city of Springfield, Illinois.
The maximum total funding pool for the 2025 round is $5,000. One or more grants may be distributed from this total, depending on the scope and number of viable applications. There is no stated requirement for matching funds, and award minimums are not defined. Applicants must ensure all requested materials are included in their submission; otherwise, their proposals will not be considered.
The application deadline is July 11, 2025, at 11:59 PM. Submissions must be completed online through the grant portal. While no pre-application deadlines or Q&A sessions are specified, prospective applicants are encouraged to review the application requirements closely.
This fund is anticipated to recur annually, with the next cycle expected to open in July 2026. For tracking purposes, internal follow-up to confirm the next opening date should begin in May 2026. The funder has not provided specific contact names, phone numbers, or email addresses for applicant inquiries.
Due to its limited scope and funding size, the grant is ideal for smaller-scale preservation projects or seed funding for larger initiatives. Projects with incomplete applications or those located outside Springfield, Illinois will not be considered.
