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The Chicago Community Trust Community Grants

The Chicago Community Trust

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Rolling / OpenLast verified: 2026-06-20

About This Grant

The Chicago Community Trust ($3.5B in assets) supports nonprofits in IL through grants focused on education, economic development, health, arts, civic engagement. Awards range from $5,000 to $300,000.

Grant Summary

The Chicago Community Trust Community Grants is a The Chicago Community Trust grant providing $5K to $300K for nonprofit. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis. Check eligibility and apply with FindGrants.

Focus Areas

educationeconomic developmenthealthartscivic engagement

Eligibility

  • Must be a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization
  • Must serve communities in IL
nonprofit

Requirements

  • Check foundation website for current application guidelines and deadlines

How to Apply

Funding Range

$5K$300K

Deadline

Rolling / Open

Complexity
Low
  1. 1Confirm your organization is eligible for The Chicago Community Trust Community Grants from The Chicago Community Trust, checking organization type, location, and any population or project requirements.
  2. 2Gather the required documents and information, including your organization details, project plan, and budget figures.
  3. 3Draft your application narrative and budget addressing the funder's priorities and review criteria. FindGrants can draft each section for you to review and edit.
  4. 4Review every section against the requirements checklist, then export a submission-ready application pack and submit it to The Chicago Community Trust before the deadline.
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The Chicago Community Trust Community Grants: Frequently Asked Questions

Who is eligible for the The Chicago Community Trust Community Grants?

The Chicago Community Trust Community Grants is offered by The Chicago Community Trust and is generally open to nonprofit. It is available in IL. Review the specific eligibility terms before applying, since funders set their own requirements around organization type, location, and the population or project being served.

How much funding does the The Chicago Community Trust Community Grants provide?

The Chicago Community Trust Community Grants provides between $5K and $300K per award from The Chicago Community Trust. Actual award sizes depend on the scope of your project, available program funds, and the number of applicants, so build a budget that reflects realistic, allowable costs rather than the maximum figure.

When is the The Chicago Community Trust Community Grants deadline?

The Chicago Community Trust Community Grants accepts applications on a rolling or ongoing basis, so there is no single fixed deadline. Confirm current timing with the funder, The Chicago Community Trust, before you apply, and submit as early as possible because rolling programs can close once funds are committed.

How do you apply for the The Chicago Community Trust Community Grants?

To apply for The Chicago Community Trust Community Grants, confirm your eligibility, gather the required documents, and prepare a narrative and budget that address the funder's priorities. FindGrants guides you step by step and can draft each section, then exports a submission-ready application pack for this grant from The Chicago Community Trust.

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