Open Enrollment: Aug-14-2020 Deadline: Sep-22-2020 Youth Application Open

Siemer Milling Endowment for Youth Leadership Development Grants

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic outbreak and subsequent economic impact, this grant will consider funding requests for operating and programming support for organizations that meet the funding criteria.

Description

Siemer Milling Company is a family and employee-owned company with mills located in Hopkinsville, KY, W. Harrison, IN and Teutopolis, IL. The organization has realized success to date because of the commitment of many fine people and their sincere desire to do a good job and deliver a worthwhile product. As the company grows, it will always emphasize attentiveness to the legitimate needs of its employees, customers, and the communities of which they are apart.

The Siemer Milling Company Endowment established in 2006 provides a permanent source of funding to programs in Effingham County that support the development of young leaders.

Why is Youth Leadership Development important?

For youth to be prepared to work in partnership with adults, they need to develop and enhance their leadership skills. Leadership training prepares youth to manage time, work as a team, set goals, start conversations, facilitate meetings, and make a difference. Promoting youth leadership development is a great way to promote positive life skills learning and prepare the next generation of leaders in our businesses, churches, and community.

The Siemer Milling Company Endowment awards grants to programs aimed at developing youth (ages 19 and under) to become extraordinary leaders by investing in the leadership skills required for improving our shared life, such as:

ENTERPRISE SAVVY -- The ability to leverage opportunities with integrity and innovation; to make the right decisions and achieve results.

CONSCIENCE -- Strong moral/religious character, working to have an ethical impact on the community.

COLLABORATIVE COMMUNICATION -- The ability to engage others inclusively across teams, functions, and cultures, effectively marketing ideas.

Requirements

The Siemer Milling Endowment for Youth Leadership Development will have $55,000 available in 2020. To be considered for a grant from the Siemer Milling Endowment for Youth Leadership Development, organizations must meet the following minimum eligibility requirements:

1. Organizations must be a public charity with tax-exempt status under section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code. Under certain circumstances, applications from public entities such as school districts, municipalities or unincorporated groups or associations may be considered;
2. Organizations must operate or serve youth (ages 19 and under) within Effingham County;
   
3. Organizations must address how their programs are promoting youth leadership development. For this grant, youth leadership can be targeted towards any age and does include education-based approaches.
   
4. In all cases, the applicant organization/program must have a clear charitable purpose. Please contact our program staff if you have questions regarding eligibility;
   
5. Youth are encouraged to complete the application, with assistance from an adult, when possible.
   
6. Grant requests will be accepted for previously funded projects., but applicants will need to show how this grant funding will help build, expand, or address a specific challenge of the project.

Please contact Maggie Meylor, Grants Administrator, to inquire about your organization's eligibility. 

Selection Criteria

• Grant Project Request: up to 30 points
• Youth Leadership Development: up to 40 points
  
• Impact and Results: up to 20 points
  
• Budget and Budget Narrative: up to 10 points
  

The volume of grant requests usually exceeds the number of requests we can fund. Therefore, not all organizations that are eligible will receive funding, or at the level of funding requested.

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Our News Articles

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  Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation announces regional grant opportunities

  9/3/2019 11:29:00 AM

  The following applications are available online on September 3 and are due by 11:59 p.m. on October 15.

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  Recipients of 2018 Siemer Milling Endowment Youth Leadership Grants announced

  5/23/2019 11:28:00 AM

  The Siemer Milling Company Endowment, a fund of Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation, was established in 2006 for the purpose of providing a permanent source of funding to programs in Effingham County that support the development of young leaders. Since its inception, the Siemer Milling Company Endowment has contributed more than $148,000 to nonprofit organizations serving Effingham County.

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  Siemer Milling Endowment awards $5,000 to youth leadership program

  12/7/2016 2:51:00 PM

  The Siemer Milling Endowment has awarded $5,000 to the Family Matters Parent Training and Information Center to support Speak Up!, a youth leadership program.

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  Oneighty receives $8,000 grant from Siemer Milling Endowment

  10/13/2016 10:49:00 AM

  The Siemer Milling Company Endowment was established in 2006 for the purpose of providing a permanent source of funding to programs in Effingham County that support the development of young leaders.

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  Siemer Milling Endowment awards $3,000 to Effingham County 4-H Youth Ambassadors

  9/22/2016 8:48:00 AM

  Effingham County 4-H Youth Ambassadors received a $3,000 grant from the Siemer Milling Endowment for its Prescription Pill and Drug Disposal Program (P2D2).

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  Effingham Child Development Center awarded grant from Siemer Milling Endowment

  10/20/2016 8:44:00 AM

  The Siemer Milling Company Endowment was established in 2006 for the purpose of providing a permanent source of funding to programs in Effingham County that support the development of young leaders.

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  Applications available for Siemer Milling Endowment for Youth Leadership Development

  4/22/2016 11:34:00 AM

  Organizations implementing programs that challenge and inspire youth to develop leadership skills may be eligible to receive a grant from the Siemer Milling Company Endowment for Youth Leadership Development.

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  Siemer Milling Endowment awards $8,000 to Girl Scouts

  9/29/2016 1:22:00 PM

  The Siemer Milling Endowment has awarded $8,000 to Girl Scouts of Southern Illinois for support of the Effingham County Girl Scout Leadership Experience and improvements to Camp Wassatoga.