How much funding does Emergency Relief Fund provide?

The listing does not state a funding amount. Check the funder's announcement for specifics.

When is the deadline for Emergency Relief Fund?

The funder has not published a deadline for this grant.

How often is Emergency Relief Fund offered?

Emergency Relief Fund is described as a one-time opportunity.

Emergency Relief Fund

A Better Chicago

Foundation One-time Grants for BIPOC Grants for Youth Programs

Funding Amount

Not stated

Deadline

Deadline not published

Grant Type

Foundation

Deadline history & next window

Cycle: One-time opportunity
Tracked since: April 2026

Source: the cycle recorded on this listing. Confirm dates with the funder.

Overview

Geographic Scope: Chicago, Illinois

Background: This fund was created in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to provide emergency relief to organizations serving youth.

What They Funded: Emergency grants to support nonprofits serving youth and families during the COVID-19 crisis

Current Status: While the fund is no longer actively accepting COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund applications, A Better Chicago recognizes that pandemic impacts continue to affect youth and nonprofits.

Alternative Path: Organizations focused on creating opportunity for Black and Latinx youth from low-income backgrounds are encouraged to apply to be included in A Better Chicago's core portfolio of grantees instead.

Core Investment Areas for Portfolio:

Education (early childhood through post-secondary)
Careers
Social-emotional development
Basic needs

What A Better Chicago actually gave

Source: IRS Form 990, 2025

Grants in 2025: 24
Total given: $4.09M
Median grant: $138K
Range: $10K–$750K

By dollars: Illinois 82%, Massachusetts 13%, Pennsylvania 3%. Top recipient cities: Chicago, IL; Jamaica Plain, MA; Framingham, MA.
0% of grants with a stated purpose were for general or operating support.
8% of recipients were new grantees, not repeat recipients.