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Leaders for a New Chicago – Field Foundation Leaders for a New Chicago Leaders for a New Chicago Our collaboration with the MacArthur Foundation recognizes leaders who are redefining civic leadership and reimagining our city’s future. The nomination window for our 2026 program is now closed. We will announce the 2026 Leaders for a New Chicago Awardees in the summer.
The Leaders for a New Chicago Award recognizes community-based, grassroots leaders who are bringing new voices, creativity, and innovation into the decisions and structures that shape Chicago’s future. The award recognizes eight leaders, providing each with $50,000 in unrestricted funding—no spending guidelines, no reporting requirements. Each leader’s affiliated nonprofit also receives a $25,000 general operating grant.
The Leaders for a New Chicago Award has recognized 73 leaders—artists, community developers, educators, journalists & storytellers, and organizers—whose work is shaping Chicago’s next chapter.
Invests in leaders driving transformational change in Chicago Recognizes community-based, grassroots leaders Brings new voices, creativity, and innovation into the decisions and structures that shape Chicago’s future Collectively, the 73 recipients of the Leaders for a New Chicago Award represent a broad array of Chicago residents doing community-based work.
The awardees are artists, community developers, educators, journalists & storytellers, and organizers.
A Field Foundation grant recipient in the following core program areas: Arts & Culture, Journalism & Storytelling, Justice & Community Power Building (within the last two years) A MacArthur Foundation Chicago Commitment or Chicago-based Journalism & Media grant recipient (current or expedited “X” grant in the last three years) Live in Chicago , Cook County or the five collar counties ( DuPage , Kane , Lake , McHenry , or Will ) at the time of nomination Work in one of the following areas: Arts & Culture .
Nominees are deeply rooted in community, creating art and opening doors for emerging artists. Journalism & Storytelling . Nominees tell untold stories and bring diverse viewpoints to the public square.
They fill information gaps with stories, news, and investigations that reflect — and are accountable to — the communities they serve. Justice & Community Power Building . Nominees shine a light on the issues that matter most to their communities and work toward lasting change.
They build deep relationships and invest in the leadership of people around them. Have developed a strong working relationship with the affiliated organization for at least one year at the time of the nomination. Check Eligibile Organizations A selection committee, facilitated by staff from the Field and MacArthur Foundations, reviews nominations using a rubric and recommends the next cohort of awardees.
Recipients are announced in summer. Nominations for the 2026 Leaders for a New Chicago Award are now closed. We will announce the 2026 Leaders for a New Chicago Awardees in the summer.
To learn more: Watch a brief video and review our presentation Read our Frequently Asked Questions document Frequently Asked Questions Questions about the Leaders for a New Chicago Award? Find answers in our Frequently Asked Questions.
The Leaders for a New Chicago Award uplifts individuals who stand as a testament to the leadership our city needs—rooted in lived experience, fueled by resilience, and driven by a deep love for their communities. Director of ART & Leadership
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Community-based, grassroots leaders in Chicago. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $50,000 per leader; $25,000 per affiliated nonprofit. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
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