Central Illinois Community Foundation Now Accepting Grant Applications

credit: Community Foundation of Ohio Valley Facebook Page

The Community Foundation of Central Illinois is accepting community arts grants for groups that offer arts programs.

Programs should fall into the required categories including arts education, performing arts, musical and cultural activities, or sculpture/visual fine arts for display. Application submissions should be in by first of March. Read the Entire Article

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