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Local Community Funds Award 25 grants to charitable organizations

Khunt — Tue, 19 May 2026 13:26:12 +0000

Each year, Community Funds in Alexis, Knoxville, Monmouth, Roseville, and Williamsfield award grants through their annual community grant cycle.

Developed by local residents, Community Funds are built through gifts from individuals who love their communities. They are funds of Galesburg Community Foundation and are guided by local advisory boards who are empowered to award grants that positively impact their communities and residents. Eligible applicants included all 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public charities, churches, schools, and government agencies serving these communities.

This year, more than $35,000 was awarded among 25 local nonprofits. “Community Funds empower communities to invest in the causes and projects that matter most to them,” says DeAnne Bloomberg, Galesburg Community Foundation Vice President of Programs. “These grants are helping local organizations respond to challenges and build stronger futures across our region.”

The following organizations received funding through the community grant cycle:

Alexis Community Fund

Alexis Recreation Council Baseball Association, Baseball Field Light Project

Village of Alexis, Village Park Slide Replacement

Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank, Diaper, Period & Adult Incontinence Equity Initiative: Bridging the Gap for Local Families

Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding, New Saddles

United Ecumenical Health Ministry, Project AED Access: Five Rural Churches Community Safety Program

Knoxville Community Fund

CASA of West Central Illinois, Volunteer Recruitment and Volunteer Supervision

Grace Lutheran Church, Grace Little Food Pantry

Knoxville CUSD #202, Blessings in a Backpack 2026-2027

Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank, Diaper, Period & Adult Incontinence Equity Initiative: Bridging the Gap for Local Families

Monmouth Community Fund

CASA of West Central Illinois, Volunteer Recruitment and Volunteer Supervision

Henderson County Rural Health Center, DBA Eagle View Community Health, Expanding Access to Preventive Care in Monmouth

Jamieson Community Center, Building Literacy

Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank, Diaper, Period & Adult Incontinence Equity Initiative: Bridging the Gap for Local Families

Maple City Area Partnership, Downtown Christmas Pole Lighting

Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding, New Saddles

Warren County Public Library, Summer Reading Program 2026

Warren County YMCA, Expanding Adoptive Sports Access Through Equipment Investment

Roseville Community Fund

Giving Gardens (of First Presbyterian Church of Macomb), Roseville Public – Access Garden Installation and Volunteer Training

Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank, Diaper, Period & Adult Incontinence Equity Initiative: Bridging the Gap for Local Families

Rainbow Riders Therapeutic Horseback Riding, New Saddles

Roseville Boy Scouts of America, Summer Camp

Roseville Community Center, Community Center Boiler Upkeep

Roseville Kids Place, Operations

Williamsfield Community Fund

Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank, Diaper, Period & Adult Incontinence Equity Initiative: Bridging the Gap for Local Families

Williamsfield Historical Society, Digitization of Williamsfield Times Newspapers (1887-1992)

For more information about Community Fund grants for nonprofits or teachers, contact DeAnne Bloomberg, Galesburg Community Foundation Vice President of Programs at info@yourgcf.org or 309-344-8898.

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Strengthening Local Initiatives Through Community Fund Granting

Khunt — Fri, 14 Feb 2025 20:40:52 +0000

Local advisory board members from the five Community Funds recently gathered to collaborate, share insights and prepare for their upcoming community grant cycle. Advisors from the Alexis, Knoxville, Monmouth, Roseville and Williamsfield Community Funds broadened their knowledge of Community Foundation work and the important role that Community Funds play throughout the region.

Community Funds are funds of Galesburg Community Foundation that were developed by local residents, and built with gifts from community members, businesses, service organizations, and former residents. The funds are endowed permanent resources for their communities and offer a way to everyone to participate in supporting the town they love. Each fund is guided by a local advisory board that is empowered to award grants that positively impact their communities and residents.

In the last ten years, Community Funds have collectively granted nearly $200,000 to over 150 charitable organizations that address specific needs in each community. “Community Funds allow us to drive change and plan for the future of our communities,” shared Carol Shaw, advisory board member of Roseville Community Fund.

The Community Fund grant cycle is open from March 3-21. Nonprofits and other charitable organizations serving the residents of Alexis, Knoxville, Monmouth, Roseville, and Williamsfield are encouraged to apply.

Last year, grants were awarded to a range of impactful community projects, including:

- Support for museum repairs in Alexis

- Diaper & Period Product Distribution in Knoxville and Monmouth through Loving Bottoms Diaper Bank

- A new air conditioning unit for the Williamsfield Food Pantry

- Support for downtown beautification in Roseville.

“We look forward to working with our Community Funds to support even more initiatives that can further strengthen our region and its people,” shared Jillian Isaacson, Galesburg Community Foundation’s Director of Grants and Programs.

Additional information and a link to the online grant application can be found by visiting yourgcf.org/communitygrants. For questions or assistance, please contact Jillian Isaacson at 309.344.8898 or via email at info@yourgcf.org

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Nonprofits and Teachers encouraged to apply for Community Fund grants from March 1-22

Lucas Dantas — Wed, 14 Feb 2024 04:00:19 +0000

From March 1-22, nonprofit organizations that serve Alexis, Knoxville, Monmouth, Roseville, and Williamsfield are encouraged to apply for community grants.

These grants are possible because of the Community Funds in each town. Initiated by Galesburg Community Foundation and developed by local residents, Community Funds are built through gifts from individuals who love their communities. They are guided by local advisory boards empowered to award grants that positively impact their communities and residents.

All 501(c)(3) nonprofit or public charities, including churches, schools, and government agencies, are eligible to apply. Grant recipients will be notified by May 1. Organizations may apply to both the Community Fund grant cycle and The Turnout, Galesburg Community Foundation’s competitive grant cycle. The Turnout will be open May 1-15.

Some examples of the projects funded through Community Funds include a veteran’s board in Alexis, accessible playground equipment in Knoxville, arts programming in Monmouth, accessible bathrooms for the community center in Roseville, and cleaning the water tower in Williamsfield.

“Empowered nonprofits that ignite change and enrich lives are the heartbeat of our local communities,” says Jillian Isaacson, Galesburg Community Foundation Director of Grants and Programs. “Through Community Fund grants, we’re creating positive change in our region.”

In addition to community grants, Community Funds are also supporting local teachers by offering mini grants to enhance the classroom experience. From March 1-22, teachers in the Knoxville, Monmouth-Roseville, and United School Districts are encouraged to apply for teacher mini grants. Proposals may be for classroom projects or materials up to $500. Grants must be for the 2024-25 school year and recipients will be notified by May 1.

Mini grants have been used by teachers in the region to purchase books, flexible seating, musical instruments, science equipment, and other resources.

For more information about Community Fund grants for nonprofits or teachers, contact Jillian Isaacson at info@yourgcf.org or 309-344-8898.

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Monmouth and Roseville Community Funds Are Accepting Teacher Mini Grant Applications Through June 9

Lucas Dantas — Fri, 05 May 2023 05:29:27 +0000

The Monmouth and Roseville Community Funds are now accepting applications for teacher mini grants.

Any teacher in the Monmouth-Roseville School District #238 can apply for a mini grant of up to $500 for the 2023-24 school year. Applications must be received by June 9. Download the teacher mini grant application.

Mini grants in other local communities have purchased pocket-sized computers for STEM (science, technology, engineering, and mathematics) class; an iPad app, manipulatives, and games for elementary special education classes; food for family and consumer sciences classes; a new refrigerator for a school’s life skills beverage shop; equipment to explore alternative forms of energy; and more.

The Monmouth and Roseville Community Funds were established by local residents and built with gifts from community members, businesses, service organizations, and other sources. The Community Funds are endowed funds of Galesburg Community Foundation and are guided by local advisory boards that are empowered to award grants that positively impact the Monmouth and Roseville communities.

Learn more about the Monmouth Community Fund and Roseville Community Fund.

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