The Siemer Milling Endowment for Youth Leadership Development has awarded nine grants totaling $44,600 to the following nonprofit agencies in Effingham County.
Each grant award was given at the Southeastern Illinois Community Foundation Grant Reception held on November 13, 2024.
The grant recipients are:Imagination Library of Effingham received $1,000 for their county expansion work.
Effingham CUSD Unit 40 Mentoring Program received $2,400 for their STEM to Drive Leadership.
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