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A group of HEAL Food Aliance activits posed in front of a government building in Washington DC

Foundation News
Posted July 1, 2025

Standing with Our Partners in a Time of Challenge

Across the country, organizations advancing equity, justice, sustainability, and care for vulnerable communities face mounting threats.

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Farmers

Foundation News, Videos
Posted June 10, 2025

Nature-Based Climate Action Program Information Session

The Lumpkin Family Foundation is pleased to announce that its 2025 Nature-Based Climate Action program cycle will open on June 30th and will accept Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) until August 1st.

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Pink flowering plants in a greenhouse

Foundation News
Posted June 4, 2025

Land, Health, Community Awards 2025 Grantees

The Lumpkin Family Foundation’s longest-running grant program, Land, Health, Community (LHC), recently awarded 15 new and responsive grants in the East Central Illinois area, totaling $239,850.

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Coles County

Foundation News, Videos
Posted May 28, 2025

Wellness Grant Program Information Session

The Lumpkin Family Foundation is pleased to announce that its 2025 Wellness Grants for Leaders + Frontline Workers program cycle will open on June 2nd and will accept Letters of Inquiry (LOIs) until June 16th.

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Kids Riding Bicycles

Foundation News
Posted April 23, 2025

Request for Proposals: Evaluation of LFF’s Work in East Central Illinois

The Lumpkin Family Foundation is at a pivotal moment of transition.

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Picture of mural painted on brick wall, depicting people outside a white farmhouse

Foundation News
Posted April 11, 2025

LFF Holds Grantee Listening Session

Grant recipients from the Land, Health, Community and Land, Health, Community-Chicago programs gathered virtually on Friday, April 4th for a listening session with Lumpkin Family Foundation (LFF) staff.

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