Land, Health, Community Grant

Land, Health, Community (LHC) is the Foundation’s primary and largest grantmaking program and reflects the Lumpkin family's historic connection and commitment to the community.

We make grants in East Central Illinois that reflect our vision:

• Our community has a strong local food system and agricultural economy, resilient businesses, and amenities that attract new businesses and retain local talent. We are prosperous.
• Our community is physically active, values healthy eating, and prioritizes overall wellbeing. We are mentally well and physically fit.
• Our community has strong leadership and the capacity for collaboration. We are socially engaged.
• Our community works to conserve, protect and preserve the natural environment. We value the natural beauty of the area.

We have now expanded the program's focus to include efforts that contribute to mental wellness through individual and community engagement with the natural environment. Specifically, we aim to fund programs that:

• Demonstrate and promote a connection between engagement with nature and positive mental health outcomes
• Create opportunities for youth and young adults to disengage from technology and engage in outdoor programs and activities designed to improve their mental wellness
• Support mental health practitioners by increasing opportunities for self-care or personal renewal
• Provide opportunities for those impacted by trauma (i.e., foster youth) to engage in nature-based healing activities