2026 Community Improvement Grants

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Once the application is complete, click Submit at the bottom of the form. Email ask@farmcreditIL.com or call 217-590-2200 with questions. Applications due Friday, February 27, 2026.

CLUB OR CHAPTER INFORMATION

Check one:*

4-H ClubFFA Chapter

Age of youngest 4-H member involved in the project

Age of oldest 4-H member involved in the project

Official Name of Club or Chapter*

County*

Only eligible counties are listed.

# of Members*

CLUB OR CHAPTER ELIGIBLITY: All grant recipient organizations must have a valid EIN number and bank account to receive a community improvement grant. Please confirm your group's eligibility by selecting the option that applies.

My 4-H Club/FFA Chapter has an EIN number and bank account.My 4-H Club/FFA chapter does not have an EIN number and/or bank account

Thanks for your interest in FCI's Community Improvement Grant program. We hope you'll consider applying in the future after obtaining an EIN number and/or bank account.

Contact Information for 4-H /FFA Youth Project Chair

Name

First NameLast Name

Youth Chair Email Address

Confirmation Email

Contact Information for 4-H Club Leader/FFA Chapter Advisor

Name*

First NameLast Name

Street Address*

City*

Zipcode*

Phone*

Leader/Advisor Email Address*

Confirmation Email

COMMUNITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT

Title of Proposed Project (100 characters or less)*

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Project Site Location Name*

(Deer Park, Smith Senior Center)

Project Location's Street Address & City*

OVERVIEW: Provide a brief description of the proposed community improvement project.*

STATEMENT OF NEED: Why was this project selected and what community needs will the completed project meet?*

LEARNING GOALS: What will 4-H club/FFA chapter members learn through participating in this project?*

COLLABORATION: How will other individuals, organizations, groups, or agencies support the project?*

LASTING VALUE: How will the project be maintained? What long-term benefits will be provided to the community?*

EVALUATION: How will the success of the project be measured?*

PROJECT ACTION PLANS TIMETABLE

Date

Task/Action

Person(s) Responsible

Affiliation

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Task/Action

Person(s) Responsible

Affiliation

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Task/Action

Person(s) Responsible

Affiliation

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Affiliation

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Person(s) Responsible

Affiliation

TARGETED COMPLETION DATE FOR PROJECT*

Date

VOLUNTEER WORK HOURS

Estimate the number of hours volunteers in each group will provide to complete the project.

	Number of Volunteers	Average Hours per Volunteer
4-H/FFA Members
Leaders/Advisors
Parents/Family
Partnering Organizations

TOTAL VOLUNTEER WORK HOURS

PROPOSED BUDGET

Expected Revenue

1) Farm Credit Illinois Grant

$500

2) Source

Amount

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Amount

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Amount

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Amount

TOTAL REVENUE

Expected Expenses

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Amount

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Amount

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Amount

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Amount

5) Item(s)

Amount

TOTAL EXPENSES

Expected In-Kind Donations

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TOTAL IN-KIND DONATIONS

Attach any photos, videos, or additional documents in support of the proposed project (may attach up to five files; limit 5 MB per file attached).

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