MiSpace Grant

A $1M strategic initiative advancing teen mental health across Chicago's communities. Mielle Cares provides MiSpace Grants to Chicago area community centers.

Award Amount: Each selected community center will receive between $75,000 and $500,000

Focus Areas:

• Youth mental health programming
• Group therapy sessions
• Mindfulness-based practices
• Narrative therapy
• Arts-based healing

Target Population: Youth ages 11–18 who often face systemic barriers to accessing care

Geographic Scope: Chicago area communities

Eligible Applicants: Community centers

Program Components: Each MiSpace-funded program is built upon the Mielle Method approach to youth mental wellness, which emphasizes:

• Mindfulness practices
• Lifelong learning
• Skill building
• Personal growth and development

Funding Purpose: Support initial creation or expansion of youth mental health offerings and provide resources for partners to maintain them over time

Current Grantees:

• North Lawndale
• Southside Englewood
• South Shore, North Lawndale, Calumet Heights
• Northwest Belmont Cragin
• Austin community
• Washington & Jamila Trimuel