From the Library and Autism website:

This grant is sponsored by Libraries and Autism: We're Connected and it promotes inclusion, connecting libraries and the autism community, and bringing awareness of the needs of individuals with Autism Spectrum Disorder, and their families to the library community. Any type of library can apply, and the proposal can fund projects and services for any age group.

For additional information, and to apply for a grant, please visit the website at http://librariesandautism.org/grant/

From the State Farm Insurance Company website:

We make it our business to be like a good neighbor, helping to build safer, stronger and better educated communities across the United States. Through our company grants, we focus on three areas: safety, education, and community development.

For additional information, and to apply for a grant please visit the State Farm website at https://www.statefarm.com/about-us/community-involvement/community-grants/good-neighbor-citizenship-grants

Regions Bank invites eligible organizations that focus on our strategic priorities of economic and community development, education and workforce readiness, and financial wellness to submit a request for a grant or sponsorship by completing this form.

​​​​​​​The Ameren Cares program connects Ameren with the communities it serves through charitable giving. A key focus of Ameren Cares is to partner with nonprofit organizations that improve the quality of life of people living in Ameren's service territory. Ameren donates to non-profit organizations in Missouri and central and southern Illinois each year that are located within our service area. Our contributions target support for causes associated with: Environment, Youth and Education, Civic and Community, Health and Human Services, Arts and Culture. 

From the ALA website:

An annual award consisting of $3,500 and a 24k gold-framed citation given to a library organization whose application demonstrates greatest merit for a program of staff development designed to further the goals and objectives of the library organization.

For additional information, and to apply for a grant, please visit the ALA website at http://www.ala.org/tools/hw-wilson-library-staff-development-grant-application

The Decatur Area Arts Council grants program supports and promotes arts events and creative arts learning experiences. The DAAC service area includes all of Macon County, and the communities of Assumption, Clinton, Moweaqua, Pana and Taylorville. Grant awards range on average from $200 to $1200.

The primary focus of the Nora Roberts Foundation is to support Literacy. Additional focus areas are Children's programs, Arts organizations, and Humanitarian efforts, with local organizations being its priority.

From the Illinois Arts Council Agency website:

The Illinois Arts Council Agency serves the people of Illinois through a variety of Grant Programs and Special Initiatives meant to:

From the Landmarks Illinois website:

Landmarks Illinois’ Preservation Heritage Fund grants are intended to provide monetary assistance to significant structures or sites in Illinois that are under threat of demolition, in imminent deterioration, in need of stabilization, in need of structural or re-use evaluation, or need to be evaluated for landmark eligibility. The Preservation Heritage Fund was established in 2004.

Dierbrgs understands there are many great groups serving the various needs of our communities. Dierbergs aligns and partners with 501(c)(3) organizations that fit within their giving priorities. (Public libraries should consider applying through their friends groups or foundations.)