2027 Community Improvement Grants

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CLUB OR CHAPTER INFORMATION
Check one:
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.
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
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Task/Action
Person(s) Responsible
Affiliation
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Affiliation
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TARGETED COMPLETION DATE FOR PROJECT

MonthDayYear
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VOLUNTEER WORK HOURS

TOTAL VOLUNTEER WORK HOURS
PROPOSED BUDGET
Expected Revenue
1) Farm Credit Illinois Grant
$500
2) Source
Amount
3) Source
Amount
4) Source
Amount
5) Source
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TOTAL REVENUE
Expected Expenses
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Amount
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4) Item(s)
Amount
5) Item(s)
Amount
TOTAL EXPENSES
Expected In-Kind Donations
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Value
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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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Rows	Number of Volunteers	Average Hours per Volunteer
4-H/FFA Members
Leaders/Advisors
Parents/Family
Partnering Organizations