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Together Fund (Workforce) – We Rise Together is a grant from the Chicago Community Trust and We Rise Together coalition that funds workforce development and economic mobility initiatives serving Chicago residents. The program is part of the Trust's broader Together Fund initiative, which connects philanthropic resources with organizations working to reduce economic inequity and expand opportunity in Chicago.
Eligible applicants are nonprofits and community organizations with workforce-focused programs serving low-income Chicagoans. Specific award amounts, eligibility requirements, and application timelines are announced through the Chicago Community Trust's funding opportunities portal.
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Sponsorships The Trust dedicates a portion of its discretionary grantmaking budget to sponsor programming events that strengthen economic mobility, increase opportunity and well-being, and address critical needs in Chicago. Partnerships & Initiatives In addition to our own discretionary grants, the Trust has also created many special initiatives and partnerships that retain their unique identity through independent grantmaking.
Click here to learn more about our Partnerships & Initiatives. The Trust funds nonprofit agencies with evidence of tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the Internal Revenue Code that are not classified as private foundations. We also accept applications from agencies that have a nonprofit fiscal sponsor.
Each grant opportunity will have its own additional criteria for funding. As a community foundation, the Trust’s grants are awarded to organizations that benefit residents of the Chicago region. There may on occasion be a specific initiative that awards a grant to a project that extends beyond our region, but these are rare and strategic exceptions.
The Trust does not provide discretionary funding to projects or organizations outside of the United States. The Trust offers funding to support our strategic priorities. Explore our grant application process.
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PROSPERITY. The Chicago Community Trust works to build a Chicago region where equity is central—and opportunity and prosperity are in reach for all. Grants from the Trust’s endowment are limited to organizations based in or primarily serving Cook County.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: 501(c)(3) nonprofits, community organizations serving low-income Black and Latinx youth ages 14-24 in economically disadvantaged Chicago communities. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows $1,600,000 total; tiered awards for organizations of varying sizes. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
The published deadline was March 13, 2026, which has passed. Check the official notice for any future application windows before investing time in a proposal.
Together Fund (Workforce) – We Rise Together is funded by Chicago Community Trust (coalition: We Rise Together). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
Start from the official opportunity page linked in this listing — it carries the sponsor's submission instructions.
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