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 grantmaking principles of the Community Foundation of Central Illinois’ Local Jobs Fund are designed to support projects that help break the cycle of poverty. This is achieved by equipping individuals with the skills necessary to earn significantly more than the minimum wage. The guiding principles of the grant include addressing CFCI and donor-designated priorities, supporting programs with clear objectives and measurable outcomes that enhance the quality or scope of charitable work in the community, and promoting collaborative efforts to maximize the impact of the resources available.