She Gave Women's Giving Circle Accepting Grant Applications
Macon County – Starting January 31, the Heart of Illinois Community Foundation (HICF), is accepting applications from area nonprofit organizations and schools seeking grants from the She Gave Women’s Giving Circle. In 2025, The She Gave Women’s Giving Circle grant program will award $25,000. The maximum grant per organization is $7,500. Deadline to apply is February 28.
She Gave Giving Circle grants will be awarded to not-for-profit organizations and schools serving Macon County. The grant’s purpose is to support programs and projects that empower, connect and inspire women and girls by supporting initiatives and resources that better their lives.
More details and the application portal are available at www.heartofillinois.org/she-gave
Founded in 2023, the She Gave Women’s Giving Circle has grown to over 100 members. In 2024, the giving circle awarded $25,000 in area grants. Giving Circle members donate their own money to a pooled fund, then decide together what projects and charities to support with grant funding. In the process, giving circle members seek to increase their awareness of and engagement in the issues covered by the circle.
Questions about the competitive grant cycle and application process should be directed to Natalie Beck, nbeck@heartofillinois.org or 217-429-3000.