Under our current federal administration, we recognize that Chicagoland’s most marginalized communities will face continued severe racial violence, economic exploitation, and environmental degradation. Many communities depend on mutual aid networks to meet their needs under emergency situations. We fund mutual aid groups to move resources quickly when communities are under immediate threat.
What We Fund
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Groups that have a proven track record of supporting and meeting immediate community survival needs
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Groups who provide: distribution of food, supplies, medication and rent support
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Groups who will utilize the funds within 6 months of receiving them
Eligibility
- Mutual Aid Organizations with 501c3 status
- Mutual Aid Groups with fiscal sponsors
- Must have not received mutual aid funding from CFF in the last 12 months
- Organizations and groups with budgets under $50,000
Geographical Focus
- City of Chicago
- Cook and Lake Counties, IL
- Northwest Indiana
