The Cook County Complete Count Census Commission has approved grants to 69 organizations that will support the County in reaching hard-to-count (HTC) populations during the upcoming 2020 Census. These local municipalities and community-based organizations (CBOs) will focus on community-based education, outreach and assistance efforts for HTC communities. Over $1.5 million in funding has been allotted to organizations across all 17 districts in amounts ranging from $2,300 to $25,000. The grant funding process has prioritized an equitable allocation of funds amongst all HTC communities, with the first round of funding targeting African American, Latinx, Asian, Arabic, Native American, immigrants, children aged 0 – 5 years old, disabled

This is the first round of grant funding awarded by Cook County to reach HTC communities. The selection process was overseen by The William Everett Group (WEG), Cook County’s program administrator for the 2020 Census Outreach program. Cook County has updated the outreach application for the second round of funding to address additional questions received in the previous round. The deadline for submissions is Monday, February 3, 2020. Similarly, round two funding will focus on an equitable allocation of funds to address existing gaps in coverage. A webinar will be hosted on January 23, 2020, to answer any questions about the application. The application and more information about the webinar can be found at www.cookcountyil.gov/census. For more information, visit website for a complete list of funded organizations: https://www.cookcountyil.gov/content/grantees-census-outreach