Funder: MacArthur Foundation
Due Dates: Rolling (applications accepted year-round)
Funding Amounts: Creative placemaking: ~$350,000 in 2025 (first round); other awards vary; multi-year and general operating support possible.
Summary: Supports organizations advancing racial equity, community development, and creative placemaking in ten Chicago neighborhoods and citywide.
Key Information: Open to both new applicants and prior grantees; self-nomination through a brief online description is encouraged.