Sponsorships
The Chicago Community Trust's Sponsorships grant funds nonprofit events in Chicago and Cook County that use research and collaboration to advance economic mobility and community well-being.
Funder: Chicago Community Trust
Due Dates: September 21, 2026
Funding Amounts: Sponsorship grants; typical maximum award is not specified, but priority is given to organizations with annual budgets under $1M.
Summary: Supports nonprofit events that advance economic mobility, opportunity, and well-being for vulnerable communities in Chicago and Cook County.
Key Information: Applicants must be nonprofits (or have a fiscal sponsor) serving Chicago or Cook County; events must occur Nov–Dec 2026 or Jan 2027.
Description
The Chicago Community Trust's Sponsorships program provides funding to nonprofit organizations for events that strengthen economic mobility, increase opportunity, and address critical needs in Chicago and Cook County. The program aims to sponsor impactful events that raise awareness, mobilize resources, and foster community-driven solutions, with a strong emphasis on inclusive development, cross-sector collaboration, and uplifting resident voices. The Trust prioritizes events that contribute to income growth, homeownership, workforce development, and innovative approaches to addressing disparities faced by vulnerable and underinvested communities.
