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## Grantmaking in Chicago Since its founding in 2003 as an initiative of The Chicago Community Trust, African American Legacy (AAL) has granted nearly $4 million to numerous nonprofit organizations with innovative ideas for impact. AAL provides support to nonprofit organizations that work at the grassroots level to educate and engage communities, and to provide neighborhood-based services and solutions addressing community problems.
## Advisory Board Members Natashia Holmes, _Chair_ Keith Lewis Steven Shaw, _Vice Chair_ Jawanza Malone Kim Casey,_Immediate Past Chair_ Renee Marongwe Elisa Davis Kafi Moragne-Patterson Janice Evans Britney Robbins Glenn Eden Claude Robinson Patrick Hendricks Mironda Ross Joel Johnson Shawn Smith-Robinson Dennis Lacewell Sarah Ware Professionals with a wide range of experience across numerous industries comprise the Advisory Board.
Board members actively participate in community engagement, donor cultivation, and grant making activities.
Brenda Asare Graham Grady Daniel Ash Marguerite Griffin Claudette Baker Suzanne Griffith Troy Boyd, Jr.Deborah Harrington Andreason Brown Loann Honesty King Julian Coleman Sequane Lawrence Carol Crenshaw Robert McGhee Amina Dickerson Mary Patillo Rebecca Ford-Terry Shawnelle Richie Denise Gardner Baronica Roberson Corliss Garner Melody Spann-Cooper Life Directors are individuals who have rendered exemplary service in advancing the goals of African American Legacy, with special consideration given to former Advisory Board members.
The Trust is a community foundation that is dedicated to ensuring opportunity and prosperity are within reach for everyone in our region. As a charitable community, we know that many of our communities have been historically under-resourced, including by philanthropy. The African American Legacy Fund is a group of donors who seek opportunities to address those historic gaps, which will help strengthen the entire Chicago region.
When our neighbors do better, we all do better.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Organizations based in Chicago, Cook County, and surrounding counties with a focus on African American communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 - $75,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
African American Legacy Fund is funded by The Chicago Community Trust. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
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Farm to School Implementation Grant is sponsored by USDA Food and Nutrition Service. This program aims to increase the availability of local foods in schools and connect students to the sources of their food through education, taste tests, school gardens, field trips, and local food sourcing for school meals. Projects should incorporate both local sourcing and agricultural education efforts.
The Homeless Youth Program is a grant from the Illinois Department of Human Services that funds services for homeless and at-risk youth across Illinois. Administered through the Office of Community and Positive Youth Development, it supports nonprofit organizations delivering shelter, outreach, and support services to young people experiencing homelessness or housing instability. Eligible applicants are Illinois-based nonprofits with demonstrated capacity to serve youth. Awards range from $100,000 to $800,000 per year under CSFA number 444-80-0711. This is a FY 2026 funding opportunity with an application deadline of May 21, 2025.
Community Investment Tax Credit Program (CITC) is a grant from the Maryland Department of Housing and Community Development that provides state tax credit allocations to 501(c)(3) nonprofits, enabling them to attract private donations from individuals and businesses. Donors contributing $500 or more to approved projects receive tax credits equal to 50% of their contribution. The program has leveraged nearly $27 million in charitable contributions to approximately 700 projects statewide. Eligible project areas include education, housing, job training, arts and culture, economic development, and services for at-risk populations. Projects must be located in or serve residents of Maryland's Priority Funding Areas. The application period is typically held annually.