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This round will distribute approximately $466,000 to between 16 and 20 projects focused on community-based environmental improvements and job training. #planting #faithinplace #grants

Organizers describe the initiative as one of the most expansive efforts to ensure Illinois’ role in the semiquincentennial celebration is inclusive and representative of communities statewide. #anniversary #stories

Housing advocates say a mix of rising construction costs, elevated interest rates and limited public funding has made it increasingly difficult to complete affordable housing developments—even when federal assistance is available. #housing #tax #

An independent panel selected the 10 recipients from 68 applicants. Each organization received up to $20,000, the maximum grant amount. #grants #nonprofits

Focusing on victims of human trafficking and homeless veterans, they are creating care bags providing essential needs which also include positive and hopeful messages to promote, or sometimes re-introduce, self-worth. #rosepetalproject