10 Years of Community Leadership: Chicago Fund Announces 2026 Grantees
$1.3 million invested into organizations uplifting peace, social cohesion and community-driven solutions across Chicago’s South and West Sides CHICAGO — The Partnership for Safe & Peaceful Communities (PSPC), a coalition of more than 50 funders committed to aligning their grant-making to support proven and promising approaches to reducing gun violence, proudly announces the 2026 grantees of the
$1 Million in Grants Available in 2026 for Grassroots Organizations in 24 Chicago Neighborhoods Experiencing Most Violence
The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities’ 2026 Chicago Fund will award at least $1 million in grants of up to $10,000 to support community-led efforts that make neighborhoods safer CHICAGO — In 2026, the PSPC Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful Communities marks its 10-year anniversary, recognizing a decade of partnership with community leaders, residents, and
Statement from Chicago Area Philanthropy Regarding ICE and National Troops
Chicago’s philanthropic community stands united in opposition to the presence of the National Guard and the increasing militarization of our streets, which is undermining our collective mission to strengthen Chicago for the future. Already, the human and economic impact has been devastating for many Chicago residents. In neighborhoods across our city, people who are contributing to
Statement: Investing in local people and community-led work is what it takes to keep Chicago safe
"Community-led violence reduction efforts are making a real difference. Chicago is on track to see one of its lowest homicide rates in years, with crime falling across nearly every category. This progress is no accident: neighborhood organizations, together with nonprofits, philanthropy, business, and government, have built one of the nation’s most effective community violence intervention networks.
Chicago Grassroots Organizations Lead Efforts for a Safer Summer
$1.3M in grants will support more 237 community-led programs in neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence CHICAGO — As summer approaches, more than 230 grassroots projects are set to launch in Chicago neighborhoods most impacted by gun violence. These community-led initiatives are part of a $1.3 million investment from the 2025 Chicago Fund for Safe and Peaceful
$1 Million in Grants Available for Grassroots Organizations in 24 Chicago Neighborhoods Experiencing Most Violence
The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities’ 2025 Chicago Fund will award at least $1 million in grants of up to $10,000 to support community-led efforts that make neighborhoods safer CHICAGO — A Chicago-based coalition of funders, the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC), encourages grassroots organizations in 24 neighborhoods experiencing the most violence to apply
Chicago Grassroots Take Action to Help Prevent Summer Violence
$1.9M in grants will support nearly 250 community-led summer and fall programs in Chicago neighborhoods hardest hit by gun violence CHICAGO — Memorial Day is approaching, and while many in Chicago typically brace for an anticipated surge in shootings, many grassroots organizations in areas hardest hit by gun violence are proactively planning ways to bring neighbors together
$1 Million in Grants Available for Grassroots Organizations in 24 Chicago Neighborhoods Experiencing Most Violence
The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities’ 2024 Chicago Fund will award at least $1 million in grants of up to $10,000 to support community-led efforts that make neighborhoods safer CHICAGO — A Chicago-based coalition of funders called the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) encourages grassroots organizations in 24 neighborhoods experiencing the most violence to
Now Hiring | Associate Director of the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities
The Associate Director of the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) will work closely with and report to the Executive Director. This position will serve as a thought partner and be at the center of the day-to-day work to help lead and manage the coalition of 50 funders, engage with community partners, and grow the
$1.3 Million in Grants Available for Grassroots Organizations in 24 Chicago Neighborhoods Experiencing Most Violence
The Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities’ 2023 Chicago Fund will award $1,000 to $10,000 grants to support community-led efforts that make neighborhoods safer CHICAGO — A Chicago-based coalition of funders called the Partnership for Safe and Peaceful Communities (PSPC) is encouraging grassroots organizations in 24 neighborhoods experiencing the most violence to apply for grants from its