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Please make sure that your organization...
1) is within and serves the city of Chicago,
2) has a mission consistent with an area of interest listed below, and
3) is not listed on the exclusions list.
Arts
Visual and performing arts organizations that contribute to
the city's cultural environment. Priority is given to small and
mid-size groups doing work that is consistent with a relevant
mission and that exhibits artistic excellence. Please be sure to
apply to the Foundation in a grant cycle in which your organization
has a performance.
Community Organizing
Grassroots, geographic-based, multi-issue
community organizing agencies will be funded in this year. Grants will be
$20,000 each. Organizations will be funded for up to three years
before being asked to take a two-year hiatus.
Education
Education-based enrichment programs (in-school or after
school), scholarship programs, arts education programs, and charter
schools will be considered for funding this year.
Environment
Limited grants are available for community-based and
controlled environmental projects.
Family
Reproductive rights, early childhood education, domestic
violence services, and organizations which provide a broad range of
social services for parents and children.
Jewish Organizations
A limited number of grants are available for
Chicago based Jewish agencies. The Foundation does not accept
unsolicited proposals from organizations within Israel.
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