Awesome Foundation Chicago Chapter Monthly Grant

Awesome Foundation

Award Not specified

Closing date No closing date

Location Global

For Individuals, Orgs, Team

About this opportunity

The Awesome Foundation Chicago chapter provides monthly no-strings-attached grants of $1,000 to support awesome ideas that make Chicagoland-based communities better. Since 2011, the chapter has funded diverse projects ranging from little free libraries and puppet shows to electron microscopes and temporary art installations. The foundation accepts applications on a rolling basis and reviews submissions monthly. Projects are selected by a group of trustees who evaluate proposals based on their potential to create positive community impact and awesomeness. There are no reporting requirements, restrictions on how funds are used, or expectations of repayment—just pure support for creative, community-minded ideas.

12 awards

1-2 months

community community projects arts and culture social impact education environment creative initiatives neighborhood improvement public art youth programs accessibility

Who can apply

Applicant Types

individual, organization, team

Project Locations

🇺🇸 United States

Region

United States - Chicago metropolitan area

How to apply

Stages

1 rolling

Review process

Applications are reviewed monthly by a group of trustees who evaluate submissions from the 15th to the 14th of overlapping months, with decisions made on the fourth Tuesday of the following month. Trustees decide by consensus.

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