ANCHOR Grants – (Advancing Neighborhood & Community Health, Opportunity & Resilience)

ANCHOR Grants – (Advancing Neighborhood & Community Health, Opportunity & Resilience)

Status: ACTIVE
Funder: Northwestern University
Amount: US $25,000 - US $65,000
Last Updated: October 01, 2025

Summary

The ANCHOR Grants program, funded by Northwestern University, supports collaborative projects aimed at improving community health and resilience in Evanston and Chicago. With over $500,000 available annually, grants range from $25,000 to $65,000, primarily benefiting community-based organizations. Partnerships can involve students, faculty, or staff, focusing on addressing social and economic disparities. This initiative encourages sustainable solutions through co-creation and teamwork, fostering positive community impacts.

Overview

ANCHOR Grants – (Advancing Neighborhood & Community Health, Opportunity & Resilience) We are excited to announce the sixth year of our ANCHOR Grants (Advancing Neighborhood & Community Health, Opportunity & Resilience). Proposals will be considered from both new partnerships and partnerships funded in previous years. Northwestern is committing more than $500,000 annually to support collaborative projects in our home communities of Evanston and Chicago. Our goal is to foster mutually beneficial partnerships between community-based organizations and Northwestern University representatives, working to address longstanding social, economic, and structural barriers. By combining resources and expertise, we aim to enhance the well-being and opportunities for communities in need. We invite you to apply for an ANCHOR Grant and join us in developing sustainable, community-focused solutions that enrich the lives of those we serve. What We Fund Generally, up to 10 grants of $25,000 to $65,000 for community-based organization/Northwestern partnerships, with funds primarily allocated to the community-based organization. The Northwestern partner can be funded for up to 25% of the total grant, particularly for stipends for students or other staff or faculty engagement in the project. Purpose Work on a project that fosters lasting community improvements and addresses social and economic disparities. Co-create and/or co-lead as a team (community-based organization and Northwestern representatives)

Eligibility

You can learn more about this opportunity by visiting the funder's website. Who Should Apply:Projects that already have a community-based organization/Northwestern partnership in place OR can establish a working community-based organization/Northwestern relationship.Community-based organizations or Northwestern students, faculty, or staff are invited to submit a Letter of Interest (LOI)