Recent Grants Approved by the Midland States Bank Foundation
Funds will support small business development programming that provides entrepreneurs with access to capital, coaching, and business resources. Through lending and technical assistance, the organization helps create jobs, strengthen local businesses, and expand economic opportunities in underserved communities.
Funding will support inclusive economic development strategies that help grow businesses, strengthen the regional economy and expand access to living-wage jobs in south suburban communities.
Grant funds will help provide complimentary event tickets to underprivileged youth and community members through partnerships with the Joliet Public Library’s Summer Reading Program, Guardian Angel Services and charitable fundraising events.
Funding will support injured veterans and their families by helping provide access to AllenForce’s facility, adaptive recreation resources, supplies and professional facilitators for its Frequency Healing Program.
Grant funds will support educational programming, workshops, curriculum, outings and skill-building opportunities that help individuals with brain injuries strengthen independence and daily living skills.
Funding will support nature-based STEM education for more than 2,500 students across the Rockford region, helping local school districts access field trip experiences and environmental learning programs.
Grant funds will help purchase training manuals for adult and teen Mental Health First Aid trainings, expanding access to mental health education and suicide prevention resources.
Funds will support Financial Resilience classes to help participants strengthen budgeting, financial planning, and money management skills. The program removes barriers to participation while providing practical tools, coaching, and support that promote long-term financial stability and self-sufficiency.
Grant funds will support the Safe Children Program, which provides 24-hour emergency childcare for Champaign-area children from birth through age six when families are experiencing crisis such as homelessness, domestic violence or medical emergencies. The program offers a safe and nurturing environment for children while helping families and stabilize and access needed resources.
Funding will help the program continue providing age-appropriate books to children birth through age five across Effingham County, supporting early literacy and kindergarten readiness for families in the Effingham area.
Grant funds will help cover curriculum enhancements, educational technology and tuition assistance to support classroom learning and help keep tuition accessible for families.
Funds will support shelter, housing, and wraparound services for pregnant women and children experiencing housing instability. The program provides safe housing, parenting support, counseling, employment assistance, and other resources that help families achieve long-term stability and self-sufficiency.
Funds will support the Homes for Artists program, which develops affordable homeownership opportunities for low- to moderate-income artists while providing homebuyer education and financial readiness assistance. The initiative promotes neighborhood revitalization, housing stability, and wealth-building opportunities through homeownership.
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