Community Impact Grant Program

Program Overview

The Collinsville Area Community Foundation (CACF) is pleased to announce the Community Impact Grant Program, which provides financial support to organizations that enhance the quality of life for residents within the Collinsville Community School District Unit #10 (CUSD10). The program aims to support impactful projects that might not otherwise be funded through existing resources, foster collaboration between tax-exempt organizations, and benefit a broad range of residents.

COMMUNITY IMPACT GRANT PROGRAM

Eligibility

Eligible organizations include any 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency, organization, or government entity recognized by the Internal Revenue Service that serves the needs of individuals within the CUSD10 boundaries.

Grant Amount

Competitive grants between $1,000 and $5,000 will be awarded while funds are available.

Project Criteria

Applications will be evaluated based on the following criteria:

Enhancing Quality of Life: The project must directly improve the quality of life for residents of CUSD10.
Lack of Existing Resources: The project must address a need that is not adequately supported by current community resources.
Fostering Cooperation: The project must facilitate collaboration between tax-exempt organizations in the community.
Broad Community Benefit: The project must demonstrate a wide-reaching impact that benefits a significant portion of the community.

Grant Timeline

Application Window: May 1, 2026 to June 30, 2026

Community Impact Grant Program Submission

Submission Instructions

Eligible organizations must submit the completed application along with any necessary supporting documents by the application deadline. Applications will be reviewed by a selection committee based on the established criteria.

Please submit the completed application form and any supporting documentation by July 1, 2026 to:

Collinsville Area Community Foundation
Attn: Community Impact Grant Program
P.O Box 506, Maryville, IL 62062
Or via email: collinsvillefoundation@gmail.com