The Cook County Community Fund supports projects that strengthen community ties and address local needs across six areas: arts, education, community development, environment, human services, and youth. It prioritizes new or emerging ideas that foster collaboration and tackle root causes. Grants typically provide modest, short-term or multi-year funding to launch promising efforts with plans for sustainability, encouraging matching funds and additional support.
Applicants must be located within Cook County, including the Grand Portage Band of Lake Superior Chippewa/Gichi Onigaming. Eligible applicants should propose projects aligned with the fund's six key areas.
