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.

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.

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-based enrichment programs (in-school or after school), scholarship programs, arts education programs, and charter schools will be considered for funding this year.

Limited grants are available for community-based and controlled environmental projects.

Reproductive rights, early childhood education, domestic violence services, and organizations which provide a broad range of social services for parents and children.

A limited number of grants are available for Chicago based Jewish agencies. The Foundation does not accept unsolicited proposals from organizations within Israel.