Sponsorships
Chicago Community Trust Sponsorships fund nonprofit events in Chicago/Cook County that promote economic mobility, opportunity, and community-driven solutions to address local needs.
Funder: Chicago Community Trust
Due Dates: May 15, 2026: Application deadline for events occurring in June, July, and August | June 30, 2026: Application deadline for events occurring in August, September, and October
Funding Amounts: Typical sponsorship awards up to $10,000 per event; funding is for event-based programming.
Summary: Supports events in Chicago/Cook County that promote economic mobility, opportunity, and address community needs through convenings and programming.
Key Information: Priority for organizations with budgets under $1M and those not currently funded by the Trust.
Description
The Chicago Community Trust Sponsorships program provides funding for nonprofit organizations to host events—such as meetings, forums, conferences, and cultural gatherings—that strengthen economic mobility, increase opportunity and well-being, and address critical needs in Chicago and Cook County. The program aims to elevate resident perspectives from underinvested communities, foster cross-sector collaboration, and promote innovative, community-driven solutions that build wealth and well-being. Sponsorships are intended to support convenings that align with the Trust’s mission to convene partners, respond to community needs, and support lasting change.
