Sustainable Solutions for Housing Stability – Addressing Critical Needs
The Chicago Community Trust funds organizations in Chicago/Cook County providing science-based housing and homelessness prevention services to promote sustainable housing stability and equity.
Funder: Chicago Community Trust (https://www.cct.org)
Due Dates (Anticipated): March 2027 (Letter of Intent) | May 2027 (Full Application)
Funding Amounts: $75,000–$125,000 per year for 3 years (general operating support); 20–25 awards anticipated
Summary: Supports Chicago/Cook County organizations providing housing and homelessness prevention services to promote sustainable housing stability.
Key Information: This is a forecasted opportunity; all deadlines are projected and subject to change.
Description
This funding opportunity from the Chicago Community Trust is designed to bolster direct service organizations in the Chicago region that provide housing and homeless prevention services. The initiative focuses on a human-centered approach to ensure individuals and families experiencing homelessness or housing instability have access to the support and resources needed for stable housing. Priority is given to prevention strategies (such as emergency rental assistance and legal support) and housing solutions (including emergency shelter, transitional and permanent supportive housing, navigation services, and programs for vulnerable populations). The program aims to foster sustainable solutions, address root causes of homelessness, and advance the Trust’s broader goals of increasing household stability and equity across the region.
