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Chicago Commitment is a grant from John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation that funds organizations and initiatives advancing racial equity and building a more inclusive Chicago.
Representative grant awards range from $240,000 to $4,375,000. The Foundation focuses on four strategic areas: strengthening civic partnerships on urgent issues, investing in vital place-based communities, advancing influential leaders committed to racial equity, and sustaining the creative sector's diverse voices.
Eligible applicants are nonprofit organizations based in Chicago or primarily serving the Chicago region whose work aligns with these focus areas. The Foundation has maintained this commitment to Chicago since 1979.
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Chicago Commitment - MacArthur Foundation Login into your grantee account, reset your password, or submit an idea to the MacArthur Foundation. Investing in people, places, and partnerships to advance racial equity and build a more inclusive Chicago. Chicago is a global city with vibrant, diverse neighborhoods and a strong civic culture.
And yet many of our residents experience unequal access to resources and opportunities. A resilient and dynamic Chicago region is dependent upon a more equitable Chicago, where every Chicagoan has the opportunity to prosper and contribute to their community and where Chicago’s diverse voices are elevated, recognized, respected, and included.
We focus on strengthening local organizations including the creative sector; supporting civic partnerships on timely issues; investing in vital communities; and advancing influential leaders with a wide array of experiences and a commitment to racial equity. Our commitment is deep and unwavering.
Local organizations and individuals since 1979 We designed our work with the priorities of Chicagoans in mind—listening to what residents and leaders believe are the most urgent concerns and promising solutions. Leading or participating in partnerships to address critical or timely challenges with the goal of advancing racial equity and building a more inclusive Chicago.
Investing targeted resources in a small number of place-based initiatives and organizations that provide infrastructure support to neighborhoods. Promoting and advancing thriving leaders to inform and improve decision making across the city. Culture, Equity, and the Arts Reflecting diverse creative sector voices and sustaining the creative life of the city.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Non-profit organizations based in Chicago, Illinois, or primarily serving the Chicago region, aligning with the focus areas of civic partnerships, vital communities, advancing leadership, and culture, equity, and the ar…. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows varies (e.g., $240,000 - $4,375,000 for representative grants). Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Chicago Commitment is funded by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Illinois. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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