Healing Illinois
Healing Illinois funds a lead organization to advance racial equity and healing statewide through research-driven community engagement, restorative practices, and arts, supported by the Illinois Department of Human Services.
Funder: Illinois Department of Human Services
Due Dates (Anticipated): May 2027 (Full application deadline, projected)
Funding Amounts: One award up to $5,000,000 for a 12-month period; possible renewal for up to two additional years.
Summary: Supports a lead organization to advance racial equity and healing statewide in Illinois through sub-grants for community conversations, arts, and restorative practices.
Key Information: Highly competitive; applicants must demonstrate grantmaking capacity and deep experience in racial equity and healing.
Description
This opportunity funds a single lead organization to design and implement a statewide racial healing initiative in Illinois, known as Healing Illinois. The program supports activities such as racial healing circles, community conversations, restorative justice practices, and arts-based projects, with a strong emphasis on sub-granting funds to local organizations across all regions of the state. The goal is to promote trust, build relationships, address the impacts of systemic racism, and lay the groundwork for long-term anti-racism and equity.
