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THIS GRANT’S FOCUS: Social Change/Justice, Youth Leadership, Youth-led Projects, Youth Activism, Civic Engagement, Chicago
Deadline: Sept. 7, 2026
“The Youth Fund for Social Change enables us to support the powerful work of young people and youth-led organizing and activism in the Chicago area. The Youth Fund (YF) provides resources to young people working on social justice issues in their communities. The Youth Fund supports youth activists who want to change and challenge existing policies and/or organized structures that prevent their communities from achieving equality. Projects may cover many areas ranging from community, education and schools, health, environment, incarceration, media, racism, discrimination, voting, etc.
Special Funding is reserved for youth working together across neighborhoods, race, class, education, ability, sexual orientation, gender, etc. This could take the form of working together on a project or having joint workshops, trainings etc.”
Funder: Crossroads Fund
Eligibility: “Youth (age limit is up to 30 years old) with an existing project or a concrete new idea on achieving social change. Youth Organizations that have youth-lead projects that focus on social change issues. Youth must serve as decision-makers in creating and carrying out the project.”
Amount: $5,000 – $15,000
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