City of Chicago Survivor Cash Assistance
Funding Amount
$1,000
Deadline
Rolling / Open
Grant Type
foundation
Overview
City of Chicago Survivor Cash Assistance
Funder: The Network: Advocating Against Domestic Violence (funded by City of Chicago Department of Family & Support Services)
Overview: Cash assistance program for survivors of gender-based violence and human trafficking residing in Chicago.
- Location: City of Chicago, Illinois only
Geographic Scope
- Award Amount: $1,000 per applicant
- Type: Cash assistance (not emergency funding)
Funding Details
- Must be a victim/survivor of domestic violence, sexual abuse, stalking, and/or human trafficking
- Must reside within the City of Chicago
- Household income must be less than 300% of the National Poverty Guidelines
- Must not have received funding from The Network in the last 12 months
- Open to all regardless of immigration status (including undocumented individuals and mixed-status households)
- Minors may have a caretaker or advocate apply on their behalf with proper documentation
Eligibility Requirements
- Appointment Eligibility Form: Open from the 15th at 8am to the 21st at 8pm each month (while funding and appointments remain available)
- Random selection for interviews with Application Specialist
- Selected applicants must meet with an Application Specialist to submit their application
Application Timeline
- Email: SurvivorFund@the-network.org
- Phone: (312) 527-0730
- Website: https://the-network.org/survivor-fund/
Contact Information
- This is not emergency funding
- Receiving funds may affect eligibility for certain public assistance programs; applicants should consult with their benefits administrator
- Application does not contain citizenship or immigration status questions
Important Notes
How to Apply
Application Process
1. Submit Appointment Eligibility Form
- Open from the 15th at 8am to the 21st at 8pm each month (while funding and appointments remain available)
- Form available on The Network website
2. Random Selection
- Applicants are randomly selected from those who submit the Appointment Eligibility form
3. Meet with Application Specialist
- Selected applicants must meet with an Application Specialist
- Submit completed application at the appointment
4. Application Requirements
- Proof of residency in City of Chicago
- Documentation of household income to verify less than 300% of National Poverty Guidelines
- Documentation of survivor status (for minors, caretaker/advocate must be present with minor's documentation)
- Adult applicant must be present at appointment
- Proper documentation of the minor's survivor status
- Contact information and payee must be an adult with responsibility to manage minor's funds
Required Materials for Minors
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