Illinois Treasurer Awards Grants to Help Local Nonprofits

United Way of South Central Illinois receives $20,000 to support housing and job training programs.

Published on Feb. 27, 2026

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The Illinois State Treasurer, Michael Frerichs, has awarded $200,000 in Charitable Trust grants to 10 nonprofit organizations across the state, including $20,000 to the United Way of South Central Illinois in Mt. Vernon. The grants will help these nonprofits fulfill their missions to provide housing, food, workforce development, and economic assistance to people in need.

Why it matters

The Charitable Trust grants provide critical funding to local nonprofits that are working to address pressing community needs, such as housing insecurity and lack of access to job training and economic opportunities. These investments can have a significant impact on improving the lives of vulnerable residents in Illinois.

The details

The United Way of South Central Illinois in Mt. Vernon was selected as one of the 10 grant recipients from a pool of 68 applicants. The $20,000 grant will allow the organization to continue its efforts to help people stay in their homes and access job training programs.

  • On February 27, 2026, Illinois State Treasurer Michael Frerichs announced the $200,000 in Charitable Trust grants.

The players

Michael Frerichs

The Illinois State Treasurer who announced the $200,000 in Charitable Trust grants to 10 nonprofit organizations across the state.

United Way of South Central Illinois

A nonprofit organization based in Mt. Vernon, Illinois that received a $20,000 grant from the Illinois Charitable Trust to support its housing and job training programs.

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The takeaway

The Charitable Trust grants demonstrate the state's commitment to supporting local nonprofits that are working to address critical community needs and improve the lives of vulnerable residents in Illinois.