Organizations in Peoria and Tazewell counties with programs or activities that help youth learn to swim or expand awareness about the importance of water safety have a new funding opportunity through CFCI. The Ackerman Family Learn to Swim Fund was established in 2021 and the inaugural grant will be awarded this spring. Examples of such programs and activities may include, but are not limited to, underwriting fees for youth participants, hiring swimming instructors, the purchase of appropriate equipment, the rental of facilities for the purpose of swimming instruction, etc. Applications are due March 8th. APPLY HERE. Please reach out with any questions: sarah@communityfoundationci.org.

It's time to renew your Emerging Philanthropists Fund membership! By renewing or becoming a member, you will have the opportunity to review grant applications, help select the top three to five grant finalists, participate in the grant finalist panel in July, and vote on the recipient of the 2023 Emerging Philanthropists Fund grant! A minimum donation of $100 annually per person or $200 per couple/family is required to be a voting member of the Fund.

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