Insights Stories Donors Strategic Plan Professional Advisors Grant Overview Our grants are not just checks, not just points on a map. Our grants are lifelines, connecting individual donors with individual men, women, children, families striving for a better life. These connections stretch across history, so that a visionary donor of yesterday is providing food, shelter or health care for a Chicagoan today. What We Fund The Trust’s discretionary grants will fund projects and efforts that align with the priorities in our strategic plan. These grant opportunities may take the form of vehicles like requests for LOI to solicit new ideas and innovation. In addition, the Trust remains committed to being responsive to unexpected community needs and opportunities. Our focus on addressing critical needs for families throughout the Chicago region will involve responsive grants to local nonprofit organizations. As these grant opportunities arise, requests for proposals (RFPs) will be created and shared here. Every funding investment the Trust makes—from capacity building for small neighborhood organizations, to larger-scale project-based opportunities—will be measured by its impact towards the goal of a thriving, equitable and connected Chicago region where people of all races, places and identities have the opportunity to reach their potential. Opportunities Currently Available Here are funding opportunities currently open: To support our strategy of Catalyzing Neighborhood Investment, the Trust has issued an RFP through its Flexible Funding Program for collaborative activities. Learn more To support our strategy of Catalyzing Neighborhood Investment, the Trust has issued an open call for ideas to bring financial capital to underinvested communities. Learn more Through its Catalyzing Neighborhood Investment Strategy, the Trust has created a fund to support the pre-development phase of real estate development projects in Cook County. Learn more More grant opportunities will be developed in the months ahead and shared with you here. If you are a Chicago-area nonprofit, the best way to stay informed is to create an account in GrantCentral , where you can receive notifications as any future grant opportunities relevant to your work become available. Partnerships and Initiatives Strategic Plan FAQ Eligibility The Trust awards grants to organizations whose work is consistent with our mission and our current priorities. Eligibility Requirements Statement on Diversity and Inclusion Apply Learn how to connect with funding that meets your needs. GrantCentral Partnerships and Initiatives Working in Partnership The Trust strives to provide outstanding service to grant recipients, working in collaboration throughout the duration of their funding, and beyond. Sponsorships Reporting and Renewal Publicizing Your Grant Help and Contact About Donor Advised Grants Upon submission, all requests for funding, including proposals and any supporting materials, become the sole property of The Chicago Community Trust and will not be returned. The Chicago Community Trust reserves the right to reject any request for funding without explanation. © 2021 The Chicago Community Trust