The Coles County Peace and Justice Fund awards grants to organizations in Coles County for programs and activities that encourage mutual trust and promote cross-cultural understanding on matters of social justice, human rights, religious tolerance, and environmental protection.
Donor Name: Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation
State: Illinois
County: Coles County (IL)
Type of Grant: Grant
Deadline: (mm/dd/yyyy) 10/01/2024
Size of the Grant: $1000 to $10,000
Grant Duration: Grant Duration Not Mentioned
Details:
Projects and programs may include but aren’t limited to: speakers and expenses related to hosted public programs; organizational diversity training; cross-cultural, organizational collaboration; and the purchase of materials (e.g., books and videos), which promote diversity and encourage greater public understanding. 
Successful grantees will have the following characteristics:

Work to understand and address the root causes of the issues, not just the symptoms.
See itself as part of a more significant movement for social change and work towards strengthening that movement.
Preference will be given to projects that engage Coles County youth.

Eligible projects must provide a direct benefit to Coles County residents and address significant, unmet needs.
Funding Information
Grants will range in size from $1,000 to $7,000- only one application per grant cycle. 
Eligibility Criteria
Nonprofit Organizations are eligible to apply for grants.
For more information, visit SICF.