County: 

McDonough

Fee: 

Free. Open to the public.

Reservations required.

• Are you interested in applying for an IHC Community Grant?
• Are you looking for tips on publicizing your programs or fundraising ideas?
• Do you want to create community conversations in your town or neighborhood?

Representatives from Illinois nonprofit organizations are invited to join us for this special grant application and resource day. During the workshop, you'll learn about the many ways in which the Illinois Humanities Council provides support for nonprofits, while making important connections and creating potential collaborations with other local organizations.

Schedule of events:

• 10:00 AM - Overview of IHC Community Grant Guidelines and Application Procedures with IHC Program Officer Ryan Lewis
• 11:00 AM - Facilitated roundtable exchanges on fundraising, communications, and other nonprofit issues with special guests
• 12:30 PM - Lunch and demonstration of other IHC resources, including the DIY Café Society Toolkit

Read our Community Grant guidelines. The next grant application deadlines are April 15, 2010 and July 15, 2010.

This event is free and open to the public. Registration for this event is required and must be made by April 2, 2010. You can register online, by email, or by phone at 312.422.5580.

When registering, please provide your name, the name of the organization you will be representing, and the organization's address and phone number.

For more information, please call 312.422.5580.

Community Grants - 2010

"The original exhibit, staged to commemorate the monumental Supreme Court ruling that outlawed segregation, will focus on the legal history of civil rights and the achievements of African American judges and lawyers.

The exhibition is open until 5 on Friday and Saturday; Sunday hours are from 1-5.

Exhibition

Community Grants - 2004

County: 

Cook

"As part of the Reeltime film and video forum, the Block Museum of Art will present ""In Whose Honor?"" This film investigates the debate over ""honoring"" American Indians as mascots in sports continues to spark controversy. This film highlights the University of IllinoisÆ questionable mascot, ôChief Illiniwekö, and serves as an insightful primer for this provocative issue.

"For more information, please visit www.reeltimeevanston.org or call Kathy Berger at 847.866.0312. Kathy may also be reached via email at filmvideoforum@yahoo.com."

Discussion Programs

Community Grants - 2004