The Community Foundation of Central Illinois (CFCI) aims to invest in the community by supporting programs that tackle community needs and promise lasting value. Their mission encompasses focusing on established priorities, being strategic and measurable in support offered, and fostering collaborations to leverage resources and cultivate partnerships.
The grant program follows guiding principles emphasizing focus, strategy, and collaboration. It targets support towards programs within specific areas such as community development, capacity building, and education while explicitly excluding food-related projects, which are covered under a separate program (Ending Hunger Together Grants). The goal is to fund initiatives that have well-defined objectives and measurable outcomes, contributing to the improvement of the community's well-being.