Funder: Chicago Community Trust
Due Dates: January 12, 2026 (Project scope submission) | February 18, 2026 (Full application for invited applicants)
Funding Amounts: Up to $100,000 per project | 24-month grant term | Project-based funding
Summary: Supports early-stage, neighborhood-scale development projects in underinvested Cook County communities to catalyze economic growth and build lasting community wealth.
Key Information: For-profit applicants require a 501(c)(3) fiscal sponsor; site control is required (no lease-only projects).