Grantmaking Programs

The Field Foundation’s grantmaking and award programs aim to foster transformative change, amplify community voices, and support equitable opportunities across Chicago.

A Road Together

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Journalism & Storytelling

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Leaders for a New Chicago

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Justice

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Funding Eligibility

We seek to invest in Chicago-based nonprofits serving Field’s geographic priority areas, with a focus on Chicago’s South and West Sides. We are committed to supporting community power building and helping our grant recipients achieve resident-set objectives to advance a reform agenda that will benefit their communities.

We prioritize our funding to benefit areas of greatest need. Our funding map illustrates community investments from our last two fiscal years (May 1, 2022 through April 30, 2024.)

Geographic
Priority Areas

The Field Foundation created a series of interactive maps, outlining geographic areas where an analysis of quality-of-life factors indicates areas of greatest need.

We want to collaborate with our grant recipients as a strategic partner who brings value to the work that goes above and beyond the value of a grant.