Peoria Area Community Foundation Grants

Emergency grants for organizations in the CFCI service area when an unforeseen event significantly interrupts the organization's primary and essential services. Example given: a shelter with a bed bug infestation that cannot serve patrons. Applicants may request up to $1,000. Responses typically come within 2–3 weeks. Formerly called Opportunity Grants. Eligible applicants: Organizations may only apply once within a twelve-month period, even if funding is not granted.; For organizations in the CFCI service area when an unforeseen event significantly interrupts the organization's primary and essential services.; Open to all organizations with tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code, those that operate under a fiscal agent that is a 501(c)3 organization, and to churches, schools, or units of government.; Grants will be made to organizations with programs serving individuals within a 50-mile radius of the city of Peoria, IL, excluding Knox and McLean County.; CFCI does not fund annual / capital campaigns.; CFCI does not fund individuals.; CFCI does not fund endowments.; CFCI does not fund sectarian religious purposes; faith-based organizations and churches are eligible if the program serves the community.; Program must be operated and organized in such a manner that no applicable laws are violated.; Organization must be current on all grant evaluations; if currently funded with a CFCI grant whose evaluation is not yet due, an interim letter summarizing the grant's progress must be submitted with the application.; All applications must be signed / approved by the person writing the grant and by executive level personnel.; A grant evaluation must be completed and submitted within one month of grant program completion; failure to do so prevents grant consideration for at least two years.. Geography served: 50 mile radius of the city of Peoria, IL (excluding Knox and McLean County). Deadline: EMERGENCY GRANTS (FORMERLY OPPORTUNITY GRANTS): Online Application - Accepted any time.