Chicago Commitment
Our Goal
Investing in people, places, and partnerships to advance racial equity and build a more inclusive Chicago.
Opportunity
Chicago is a global city with vibrant, diverse neighborhoods and a strong civic culture. Yet, many of our residents experience unequal access to resources and opportunities. A resilient and dynamic Chicago region is dependent upon a more equitable Chicago, where every Chicagoan has the opportunity to prosper and contribute to their community and where Chicago’s varied voices are elevated, recognized, and respected.
Our Vision
A resilient and dynamic metropolitan area with vibrant arts and culture, safe and prosperous communities, equitable economic development, and leadership that represents all Chicagoans.
Chicago
Our commitment is deep and unwavering.
$1.7B
Invested
Nearly 1,800
Local organizations and individuals since 1979
Representative Grants
View Grant Guidelines Our Areas of Focus
We strengthen local organizations in the creative sector, support civic partnerships on timely issues facing the city, invest in vital communities, and advance thriving leadership to inform and improve decision making across the city.
Advancing Leadership
Promoting and advancing thriving leaders to inform and improve decision making across the city.
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Civic Partnerships
Leading or participating in partnerships to address critical or timely challenges with the goal of advancing racial equity and building a more inclusive Chicago.
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Culture, Equity, and the Arts
Reflecting diverse creative sector voices and sustaining the creative life of the city.
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Vital Communities
Investing targeted resources in a small number of place-based initiatives and organizations that provide infrastructure support to neighborhoods.
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Areas of work in which we have long-standing, deep, and unwavering engagement.