Foreground Rural Initiative Grants

Historic Marbold Farmstead foreground grantee
Amount

Up to $10,000

For

Individuals and Organizations

Open

Mar 1, 2022
9:00am

Deadline

Aug 15, 2022
5:00pm

Not currently accepting applications for this grant opportunity.

The Foreground Rural Initiative offers grant funding and capacity-building for partners in rural Illinois communities and small towns. These unrestricted grants support local nonprofits, public institutions, artists, cultural workers, and others who work to keep their communities creative and connected.

The Foreground Rural Initiative is not offering grants to new partners at this time. Please check back for available funding opportunities in 2024.

Ellisville opera house foreground grantee

Photo courtesy of Foreground grantee partner, the Historic Ellisville Restoration Organization.

Kaskaskia Bell State Memorial

A memorial in Kaskaskia, Ill.

Contact Us

Fairouz AbuGhazaleh
Director of Statewide Programs

Matt Meacham
Manager of Statewide Engagement

Grantee Partner Spotlight

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Western Illinois University Fraternity, Delta Upsilon, helping move the collection in preparation for renovation work.

Western Illinois Museum

Grantee Partner Spotlight: Western Illinois Museum

Founded in 1974, the Western Illinois Museum’s mission is to “nurture our history and culture.” It is now a hub of community activity. The Museum received an Illinois Humanities Grant to provide financial stability during a time of expansion and renovation of its space.

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