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Find similar grantsChicago Commitment is sponsored by John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.
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.
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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. 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 varied voices are elevated, recognized, and respected. A resilient and dynamic metropolitan area with vibrant arts and culture, safe and prosperous communities, equitable economic development, and leadership that represents all Chicagoans.
## Chicago ###### Our commitment is deep and unwavering. ## $1. 7B ###### Invested## Nearly 1,800 ###### Local organizations and individuals since 1979 ### Representative Grants 2509-161109,2405-158881,2405-158884,2504-160458,2405-158889,2504-160411 ##### Metropolitan Family Services Chicago, Illinois 2025 $5,200,000 in support for Metropolitan Family Services' Metropolitan Peace Initiatives.
Chicago Commitment ##### Greater Southwest Development Corporation Chicago, Illinois 2024 $1,200,000 in support of general operations. Chicago Commitment ##### South Shore Chamber Community Development Corporation Chicago, Illinois 2024 $1,100,000 in support of general operations. Chicago Commitment ##### Apna Ghar Chicago, Illinois 2025 $750,000 in support of general operations.
undefined ##### Latino Policy Forum Chicago, Illinois 2024 $240,000 in support of general operations. Chicago Commitment ##### 3Arts Chicago, Illinois 2025 $350,000 in support of general operations.
Chicago Commitment View All Chicago Commitment grants View Grant Guidelines We strengthen local organizations in the creative sector, support civic partnerships on timely issues facing the city, invest in vital communities, and advance thriving leadership to inform and improve decision making across the city. #### Advancing Leadership Promoting and advancing thriving leaders to inform and improve decision making across the city.
Leading or participating in partnerships to address critical or timely challenges with the goal of advancing racial equity and building a more inclusive Chicago. #### Culture, Equity, and the Arts Reflecting diverse creative sector voices and sustaining the creative life of the city. Investing targeted resources in a small number of place-based initiatives and organizations that provide infrastructure support to neighborhoods.
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8 Million in Support of Culture, Equity, and the Arts in ChicagoApril 6, 2026 ##### MacArthur in Chicago: Reflecting on 2025March 3, 2026 ##### What Our Directors Learned from the Field in 2025February 2, 2026 ##### Elevating Culture Near Transit to Advance Creative PlacekeepingJanuary 27, 2026 ##### Annual Staff Awards Support Mental and Nutritional Health in ChicagoDecember 3, 2025 ##### Addressing Immediate Food Insecurity in Chicago with $1.
5 MillionNovember 24, 2025 ##### Overcoming Barriers to Food Access with Home DeliveryNovember 17, 2025 ##### Coming Together to Prevent Gun Violence and Intimate Partner ViolenceNovember 6, 2025 ##### ART Awards $2.
85 Million for Arts and Culture NonprofitsOctober 31, 2025 ##### Mobilizing Black CongregationsOctober 30, 2025 ##### Celebrating and Preserving a Legacy of Chicago Children’s MusicAugust 8, 2025 ##### Inspiring Self-Expression and Social Change Through ArtJuly 17, 2025 ##### South Side Sanctuary Creates Space for Community in BronzevilleJuly 2, 2025 Load MoreVIEW ALL RELATED ### Other Enduring Commitments What are Enduring Commitments?
##### Journalism & Media Activating Americans through deep investments in just and inclusive news and narratives. Areas of work in which we have long-standing, deep, and unwavering engagement. Creative Commons | Legal Information
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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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