CFCI Emergency Grants
CFCI Emergency Grants from the Community Foundation of Central Illinois provide rapid funding for nonprofits facing urgent disruptions to essential community services.
Funder: Community Foundation of Central Illinois
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted any time; one request per 12 months)
Funding Amounts: Up to $1,000 per grant; one request per organization every 12 months; decisions in 2–3 weeks.
Summary: Provides rapid-response funding for nonprofits in the CFCI service area facing unexpected disruptions to essential services.
Key Information: Only one emergency grant request per organization every 12 months.
Description
The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) Emergency Grants program offers rapid-response funding to nonprofit organizations and eligible entities within its service area that face urgent, unexpected disruptions to essential services. These grants are intended specifically for situations such as emergencies that threaten an organization's ability to deliver critical programs (e.g., shelter operations interrupted by a crisis like a bed bug infestation). The program ensures that vital community services remain accessible during times of acute need.
