Emergency Relief Fund
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Overview
Emergency Relief Fund
Status: NO LONGER SOLICITING APPLICATIONS for COVID-19 Emergency Relief Fund grants
Geographic Scope: Chicago, Illinois
Funder: A Better Chicago
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:
Contact: grants@abetterchicago.org
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