We are proud to say that we have supported the Jump Start program in Grundy County for years now to the tune of over $157,000! Jump Start is a parents-as-teachers in-home intervention program for families with young children ages birth to five. The goal is to work on issues early so that children enter school …
Grant applications are reviewed by our Grants Committee on the 1st Wednesday of the month. Application packets are due one week in advance in order to be shared and reviewed before the committee meeting. Click the link below to download the pdf file outlining items to include in a grant application packet: CFGC grants brochure
CFGC’s board of trustees approved the 2013 budget at the December meeting, including a budget of $20,000 for unrestricted grantmaking. This is a 400% increase from the $5,000 2012 grants budget. We promised in our annual appeal that we would dedicate 50% of our year-end fundraising to an increased grantmaking budget, and we are thrilled …