3C Community Profile: Humboldt Park
Take a stroll down the Paseo Boricua corridor on Division Street and it’s easy to see why Humboldt Park is one of Chicago’s most vibrant…
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For more than 100 years, The Chicago Community Trust has convened, supported, funded, and accelerated the work of community members and changemakers committed to strengthening the Chicago region. From building up our civic infrastructure to spearheading our response to the Great Recession, the Trust has brought our community together to face pressing challenges and seize our greatest opportunities. Today, that means confronting the racial and ethnic wealth gap.
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Crisis Center for South Suburbia
The Crisis Center for South Suburbia respectfully submits this letter of inquiry (LOI) to the Chicago Community Trust (CCT) as a part of the Match General Operating Support for Recipients of Government Grants program for the amount of $50,000. The Crisis Center for South Suburbia serves individuals and families that have been victimized by domestic violence, and it our ultimate goal to eliminate domestic violence in our community. Victims of domestic violence require comprehensive support services such as emergency shelter, transitional housing, counseling, education and training, financial literacy, credit repair, transportation assistance, case management, and advocacy to become self-sufficient as they set out to achieve a life free from abuse. Other needs may include access to legal, medical, mainstream, and social resources to ensure economic security and foster independence. We are committed to being a ‘safety net’ and providing these services, therefore alleviating some of the obstacles that stand in front of victims of domestic violence.
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Center for Neighborhood Technology
The Systems Change Working Group (SCWG) works with the Elevated Chicago steering committee, key stakeholders and staff to design and implement strategies to change policies to support equitable transit-oriented development. This working group works in partnership with two other working groups (Capital and Programs and Knowledge Sharing). For the 2025 year, the Systems Change Working Group priorities will be: • Advocate for increased operations funding for transit, and the governance reform that is likely required to secure funding. • Support the creation of a designated office of ETOD at CTA, with the staff, resources and authority to integrate equitable transit-oriented development within the agency. • Advocate for removal of parking minimums to right-size the number and location of parking spaces built, and encourage use of transit, walking and biking. • Allow 3-flats by right, taking a nuanced and equitable approach that acknowledges different neighborhood markets and challenges and mitigates any potential loss of affordable homes. • Support community-based developers building near transit, by securing funding for technical assistance for emerging developers and working with developers to identify priority process and policy change recommendations that would create and support the enabling environment for ETOD. • Produce a ‘State of ETOD’ report that describes the state of equitable transit-oriented development in Chicago, progress made to date and recommendations for the future.
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IFF
Capital and Programs Working Group (CPWG) advances and supports equitable investments and programming that leverage transit as an asset towards the creation of sustainable, culturally vibrant, healthy and connected communities. CPWG carries out this purpose by informing Elevated Chicago's deployment of grants, capital, and technical assistance resources to locally driven programs and built environment projects. CPWG is seeking funding to support activities in 2025.
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United African Organization Inc
United African Organization (UAO) is committed to advancing social justice, economic opportunity, and civic engagement for African immigrants and refugees. Rooted in our theory of change which emphasizes public policy advocacy, community education, and direct services, UAO empowers immigrant communities by addressing immediate needs while driving systemic change. We seek your support to strengthen our capacity to deliver essential services during this critical time, as fear and uncertainty intensify due to proposed shifts in immigration policy by the incoming administration. By expanding “Know Your Rights” trainings, legal support, and advocacy efforts, we can uplift Chicago’s immigrant communities, instilling hope and resilience in the face of these challenges.
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Angelic Organics Learning Center Inc
Farmers Rising is a lead agency for Illinois Equitable Access Towards Sustainable Systems (IL-EATS), Illinois’ version of the USDA’s Local Food Purchase Assistance program. IL-EATS’ mission is to support local and socially disadvantaged growers by creating new market opportunities for their products by purchasing and distributing their farm fresh foods to underserved communities through partnerships between lead agencies, farmers, and community based organizations. This work is in direct alignment with our organizational mission, and enables us to grow our local food system and serve socially disadvantaged farmers in a very tangible way. We are extremely pleased to support our community in this impactful way. And yet IL EATS pays 0% indirect to lead agencies, putting our desire to fulfill our organizational mission in direct conflict with our financial stability. Our contract is valued at $1,367,548.00; of that, $1,147,290.00 is earmarked to pay farmers for their fresh, locally produced food while $220,258 cover Farmers Rising’s staffing and direct costs related to food distribution and program administration. Therefore, we respectfully request consideration for $22,000 which would be equivalent to 10% indirect on our administrative expenses.
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Hope Center Foundation
1. Name of the government grant for which you are applying to receive matching funds? JAC ARPA 2. What government agency awarded this grant? Include the government level that houses the agency. Cook County Gun Violence Prevention and Reduction Grant application was recommended for funding by the Justice Advisory Council (JAC) and approved by the Cook County Board of Commissioners. This American Rescue Plan Act funded grant initiative has been designed as a direct response to the high levels of gun violence experienced in Cook County since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic 3. What is the total awarded amount for this grant? $1,463,352.00 4. When was the grant awarded? August 15, 2022 When does this grant expire? August 31, 2025 6. From which appropriation source is this grant funded? E.g., ARPA, CDBG, City Corporate Funds, State general revenue, etc. You may write “unknown” if you do not know. This American Rescue Plan Act funded grant initiative has been designed as a direct response to the high levels of gun violence experienced in Cook County since the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic. Leveraging evidenced-based violence prevention strategies and holistic community driven approaches, grant recipients will implement programming that supports at-risk residents, reducing their likelihood in being involved in gun violence. 7. Does your organization have a negotiated indirect cost rate? If so, what is it? de minimis indirect cost rate reimbursement
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Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy
CAAIP (Chicago African Americans in Philanthropy) works to address systemic inequities in philanthropy by advancing racial equity and empowering Black communities in Chicago. The organization focuses on increasing investments in underinvested Black neighborhoods through capacity-building programs, leadership development, and advocacy. By bridging the gap between large institutions and grassroots organizations, CAAIP fosters collaboration, amplifies community voices, and ensures resources are equitably distributed to address racial disparities. As a member of the Joint Affinity Group (JAG), CAAIP collaborates with other philanthropic organizations to promote collective goals and foster a more equitable philanthropic landscape. The organization prioritizes cultivating Black leadership in philanthropy through mentorship, professional development, and networking while also supporting community organizations with technical assistance and strategic connections to enhance their impact. Our JAG partners have similar goals for their respective organizations. CAAIP’s 12-month strategy focuses on capacity building and advocacy, equipping its members and grassroots partners with the tools and training needed to address systemic barriers and drive policy changes within foundations. Utilizing data, such as the "Color of Wealth in Chicago" report, CAAIP aims to address economic disparities like gaps in homeownership, education, and access to capital while reducing the racial wealth gap. These priority areas directly align with grant making members of CAAIP as well as grassroot organizations that work within the communities to provide relief for these issues. To achieve its goals, CAAIP will engage members, grassroots leaders, and philanthropic stakeholders through workshops, coaching, and convenings to refine strategies and promote systemic change. This work will empower leaders, strengthen grassroots organizations, and foster a more inclusive philanthropic ecosystem. Grant funds will support CAAIP’s organizational infrastructure, enabling program delivery, advocacy efforts, and equitable partnerships, ensuring the advancement of racial equity and sustainable change in Chicago’s Black communities.
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ILLINOIS PUBLIC HEALTH INSTITUTE
1. Name of the government grant for which you are applying to receive matching funds? American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds 2. What government agency awarded this grant? Include the government level that houses the agency. The Cook County Bureau of Economic Development (BED) 3. What is the total awarded amount for this grant? The Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI) received $1.2 million for phase I and another $8.2 million for phase II of its Community Information Exchange development. 4. When was the grant awarded? IPHI was awarded phase I funding in October 2023 and phase II funding was awarded in November 2024. 5. When does this grant expire? Phase I funding expired in November 2024 and phase II funding will expire in November 2026. 6. From which appropriation source is this grant funded? E.g., ARPA, CDBG, City Corporate Funds, State general revenue, etc. You may write “unknown” if you do not know. American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) 7. Does your organization have a negotiated indirect cost rate? If so, what is it? Yes, IPHI’s negotiated indirect cost rate is 20.4%. 8. Optional: Please provide additional information or context you would like to share that was not addressed in previous questions. Max 100 words. IPHI is applying for this grant within the Community Investment issue area due to our development of a Community Information Exchange (CIE). The CIE will facilitate data sharing for health-related social needs (e.g., housing, food). This will enable more responsive, more effective community care planning for people facing multiple challenges. To this end, the CIE meets the goals outlined in this issue area because it will enable economic and community development through the development of an information sharing infrastructure. Because of the restrictive funding, we are only able to collect 13% indirect (instead of our NICRA of 20.4%).